Gas Drops Below $4, Upper Cumberland Residents Share Thoughts
Some good economic news… Check those signs. Gas prices across the Upper Cumberland have fallen below $4 in many places. Clay County resident Andy Strong said he is filling up his gas tank while prices are low before they may rise again. “I feel a lot better than when it was $5 a gallon,” Strong […]
Danner Exploring New Strategies To Land Industrial Development
Overton County Executive Ben Danner said the county will look for other strategies to land two potential large scale employers. The purchase of 210 acres near Highway 111 in Rickman did not make it to the county commission for a vote Monday night. A few residents expressed concern during a industrial development and planning committee […]
Celina Aldermen Backing Fire Department On Turnover Gear Purchase
The Celina Volunteer Fire Department getting new turnout gear thanks to a grant and the city’s support. Firefighter Russell West said the department received a $20,000 state grant. He approached the Board of Aldermen Tuesday night seeking an additional $30,000 to completely replace the inventory. “Our newest gear was about 2011,” West said. “We have […]
DA Office Back Working With Livingston On Police Department
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway’s Office will return to assist with a full inventory of the Livingston Police Department. That’s according to former Police Captain Ray Smith. Smith was introduced as the Interim Police Chief at Monday night’s Board of Aldermen meeting. He replaces Greg Etheredge who resigned over the weekend following multiple issues outlined in […]
Overton Possibly Loses Industrial Development Site After Committee Meeting
Two industrial developments that would have brought some 400 jobs to Overton County will not happen for now. Commissioner Darwin Clark said the county commission was set to vote on a 210-acre land purchase Monday night. But, the item died in the Industrial Development and Planning Committee minutes before the full commission meeting. “They got […]
Monterey Hires Engineer To Begin Multi-Use Field Preliminary Work
Monterey Board of Aldermen has hired an engineer to explore the process of turning Black Bottom Field into a multi-use field. Mayor Nathan Walker said that architect Jerry Warren will work to get preliminary site drawings done, including doing formal measurements, and putting together a plan so the town might get better cost estimates. “The […]
Jackson Board to Move Forward with AEI for New CTE Project
The Jackson County Board of Education met with potential architects for its newest project Monday night. The Board voted to move forward with AEI Engineering for the CTE Learning Programs building project at the special called meeting. Director of Schools Kristy Brown said this is a very important project for the future of the school […]
