Jackson Budget Committee Finalizes County Budget
Jackson County’s Budget Committee has finalized the county’s budget to be presented to the County Commission. County Mayor Randy Heady said that the county is expecting more than $8 million in expenditures. The budget includes several capital projects. “The projects we’ve been working on from the facilities over here where we’re trying to move the […]
Tennessee Tech’s CEROC Names Interim Director
Doug Talbert has been named the interim director for Tennessee Tech’s Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center. Talbert takes over the role from Ambareen Siraj, who was taken a job with the National Science Foundation. Talbert joined the Department of Computer Science in 2002. Talbert emphasized that while CEROC’s leadership has changed, its goals remain […]
Rail Trail Authority Still Wants Eastward Expansion To Monterey
The Tennessee Rail Trail Authority still has future plans to expand the rail trail eastward toward Monterey. Monterey decided last week not to formally reenter the authority, for the time being, citing an emphasis on westward expansion. Rail Trail Authority Chair Bryan Payne said it’s actually the city of Cookeville taking charge on the westward […]
Cookeville Named One Of Top 12 Most Charming Small Towns In Tennessee
Cookeville has been named one of the top 12 most charming small towns in Tennessee by Trips To Discover. The digital travel magazine has a monthly readership of some 1.6 million people. The magazine said Cookeville is the best place for visitors wanting a “leisurely break.”
DeKalb Sheriff’s Department Continuing Efforts To Locate Missing Smithville Woman
The District Attorney’s Office and TBI now assisting with a missing person’s case in DeKalb County. 31-year-old Brittany Ann Miller has been missing since July 4th. Sheriff Patrick Ray said after actively working the case each day, no new evidence of her whereabouts have been found. Miller was last seen at her Smithville home on […]
White Co Establishes Red Cross Disaster Action Team
White County has established its own American Red Cross Disaster Action Team. Executive Assistant Brook Luna said the county’s EMA leaders led the initiative after seeing a gap in Red Cross services. “When there would be a house fire or anything like that, we were having to wait longer periods of time to get Red […]
Byrdstown Receives Grant Funds To Map Pall Mall Utility District
Byrdstown has received a $50,000 grant to map out the Chanute-Pall Mall Utility District it acquired last year. Mayor Sam Gibson said the money would be used to contract with a company and locate the water lines of the system. “It’s new to us the area, and there’s not been a lot of that that […]
UCDD To Host Lecture Series To Celebrate Gainesboro’s Bicentennial
UCDD is partnering with the Bull and Thistle in downtown Gainesboro for a new lecture series celebrating the town’s bicentennial. Historic Preservation Planner Mark Dudney said the series will highlight everything from the county’s beginning to its natural resources. “Jackson County has a rich and diverse history so we’re going to go back everything from […]
Livingston Receives Grant To Help With Home Repairs
Livingston has received a $500,000 grant to assist city residents that need home repairs. Mayor Curtis Hayes said the state housing money can be used for low to moderate income homes. “It’s an opportunity for us to help some folks with their homes that is needing safe, sanitary and affordable housing,” Hayes said. “This would […]
Algood Water Tank Nearing Dismantle Date To Be Removed
Algood has found a new location for its radio communications allowing the downtown water tank removal to begin next month. City Administrator Keith Morrison said city and county emergency workers communicate through a radio station on the water tank. Morrison said it will move to Loftis Drive. “All of that is moving forward, and we’re […]
