Algood City Council Approves Budget Tuesday
The Algood City Council approved a $5.1 million general fund budget Tuesday night that included city employee raises. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the budget includes a 7 percent pay raise for city employees. The new pay will take effect July 1st at the beginning of the new fiscal year. “We don’t try to overestimate, […]
Sparta Revamps Downtown Area With New Aesthetics
Sparta adding some new aesthetics downtown to beautify the square for the summer season. Mayor Jeff Young said city workers have installed accent lighting on trees and new banners for decorative light poles in the downtown area. “Our downtown square is something that we are very very proud of,” Young said. “We’ve been revamping the […]
Jackson Student Leading 4-H Dairy Month In Her Community
The month of June is Dairy Month as local 4-H’ers showcase the industry to the community. Jackson County Student Savannah Agee serving a second year as the county’s chairperson. Agee said from school visits to senior centers, she spends this month promoting the industry. “Dairy Month is not only to educate our community about the […]
Sparta Public Works Trying To Keep Workers Safe During Heat Advisory
Employees of local public works departments are feeling the heat as temperatures remain in the 90’s throughout the week. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said he has 38 employees that work outdoors about 90 percent of the time. “It’s bad when you are in a ditch,” Quick said. “It’s even worse when your pouring […]
