Contractor Seeking Extension On DeKalb/Warren TDOT Bridge Project
A DeKalb and Warren County TDOT paving and bridge project has surpassed its completion date. Community Relations Officer Rae-Anne Bradley said the project was scheduled for completion last week. Bradley said the contractor has submitted a time impact analysis to extend the contract. “The upcoming work on this project they’re just going to continue some […]
Cumberland And Putnam Mayors Speak At CTAS Orientation Program
Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster was one of five mayors that spoke on a panel at the CTAS COOP that concluded this week. Every four years, the orientation program prepares newly elected officials for county government roles. Foster said he discussed purchasing and laws that offices must follow. “When you walk into the job, it’s […]
Wine In Grocery Stores Referendum To Be On Algood’s November Ballot
A referendum to allow the selling of wine in grocery stores in Algood will be on the ballot this November. Putnam County Elections Employee Candi Wilkins said a citizen’s petition was turned in by the Thursday deadline with the necessary 130 signatures. Wilkins said the office has already verified all signatures by matching names and […]
Putnam Emergency Dispatch Answering Calls 99 Percent Faster Than National Average
Putnam County Dispatchers answering emergency calls 99.7 percent faster than the national average. Assistant 911 Director Josh Womack told the Emergency Communications Board at its Thursday meeting that the national standard is 10 seconds. Putnam County dispatchers answer calls in 3.1 seconds. The department has maintained that average across the 44,000 calls it answered since […]
Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition Launches New Learning Series
Upper Cumberland Adult Abuse Coalition held the first of its new learning series, “Bits and Bites” Thursday. Committee Member Lynn Drew said the lecture highlighted information related to Alzheimer’s disease. “We feel like it’s very important to get more education and understanding out there to the community,” Drew said. “That way it kind of breaks […]
Double Springs UD Accepting Bids For Master Meter Project
Double Springs Utility District accepting bids for a master meter project to supply the Crossroads housing development. Board President Lynn McHenry said the utility district is working with Baxter on the project so sewer and water services can remain under the city. “It’s hard to supply sewer and water separately, so we made an arrangement […]
Monterey Committee Identifies Roads In Need Of Paving
The Monterey Street Committee identified seven to eight roads in need of paving Thursday. The committee was unable to vote on official business since a quorum was not met. Committee Chair Coonie Foster still presented a list of roads for the city to target. “Most of these right here really do need it,” Foster said. […]
Former White Co Chief Deputy Clerk Indicted For Theft Over $10,000
Former White County Chief Deputy Clerk Laura Gardner has been indicted for theft and violating the Computer Act according to a State Comptroller’s report released Thursday. An investigation of the Clerk’s Office records spanning from 2012 to 2019 found that Gardner stole over $12,000. Director of Communications John Dunn said both the former and current […]
New State Law Could Increase The Number Of 3rd Grade Retentions
A new state law in effect this school year could cause more third graders to be retained. The legislation focuses on proficient reading levels in state testing and gives districts the opportunity to hold back students that do not meet the standards. Jackson County Director of Schools Kristy Brown said last year, about 65 percent […]
