UCEMC Asking Customers To Reduce Power Use This Week
For the second week in a row, UCEMC has issued a voluntary energy load reduction for customers. The power company asks you to reduce power usage from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. this week. The move comes from TVA based on available power as well as anticipated hot temperatures. In a release shared by UCEMC, […]
Overton Working on New County Website With New Features
Overton County will soon have a new website for residents to use. County Executive Ben Danner said through a $25,000 3-star grant, the county partnered with Tennessee Tech University to design the site. “It will be a tremendous asset for the people of this county, because the website that we have now really doesn’t give […]
TTU Alumni Competing On “Forged In Fire” Tonight
A Tennessee Tech alumni will make his television debut Wednesday in the newest episode of “Forged with Fire.” Four bladesmiths compete in a three-round elimination contest to forge bladed weapons, with the overall winner receiving $10,000. Blacksmith Joshua Foran said he always had an interest in making things with his hands, but he first got […]
Celina Volunteer Leading Grant Project To Remove Invasive Species
A Celina volunteer has started an initiative to build more trails by removing an invasive species from Donaldson Park. Jason Upton presented a five-year removal plan to the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. He said a shrub called the Chinese Privet has overtaken the majority of the wooded area. “I’m here basically to get permission […]
White Co Committee Shares Initial Parks And Rec Master Plan Ideas
Expanding the White County Recreational Complex and building a splash pad are two initial projects included in the county’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The ideas were shared during a Parks and Recreation Committee community feedback session Tuesday night. Chair Jayson McDonald said the final plan should be ready to share next month. “We kind […]
Van Buren Officials Address Rumors On County’s Financial Shape
Van Buren County Commissioner Brian Simmons ended Tuesday’s commission meeting with a message to the community: the financial state of the county is the best it’s ever been. “Basically, what I was wanting to do is just shut down all these rumors that I hear everyday of how Van Buren County is broke and the […]
Van Buren Commissioners Approve Roof Repair
Van Buren County Commissioners passed a budget continuation resolution Tuesday night for the start of the new fiscal year. “It doesn’t appear that we’re going to have a budget by the end of the physical year for the start of the new one,” Committee A Chair Will Maxwell said. “So we need to pass a […]
Celina Aldermen Approves New Insurance Provider
The Celina Board of Aldermen voted Tuesday night to provide employee family insurance through a new firm — and pay 80 percent of the premiums. The company Benefits Blueprint Partners will provide coverage moving forward. Mayor Luke Collins said a situation with an employee caused the change. “It was just unacceptable for that employee already […]
Overton School Board Looks To Increase Safety
The Overton County School Board explored options to increase school safety during a Tuesday night work session. The work session included a review of procedures, training, and committee meetings as well as school resource officer contracts, duties, and training procedures. Director of Schools Donnie Holman said he spoke with a consultant regarding the issue earlier […]
Putnam Schools Could Move Away From Student Achievement Based Teacher Pay
Putnam County Schools is exploring a new way to pay teachers by moving away from level of effectiveness measures. Director of Schools Corby King introduced the idea in a recent work session. King said teachers currently receive raises based on student achievement and growth. “There are so many factors that are involved, and I really […]
