Van Buren Commission Retains Engineering Services For Old Landfill
Van Buren County Commission approved a new agreement to maintain the old county landfill. That after dismissing her previous company, architect firm Farmer Morgan. County Mayor David Sullivan said Farmer Morgan had previously done work at the landfill and according to UT Agricultural Agent Chris Binkley, and the grass they used was not suitable. “When […]
Early Voting Starts Across the UC Wednesday
Wednesday is the first day to early vote in the November local, state and general federal election. Registered voters can cast ballots Monday thru Saturday until November 3rd leading up to the November 8th Election Day. Voters will be required to bring a valid photo identification to polling locations. You can find your early voting […]
Jackson County High Wants To Expand Community Service Efforts
Jackson County High School hoping to expand its Blue Devils Give Back program. The community service program started with about 70 student-athletes helping to set up Gainesboro’s American Made Music Fest. Principal Jason Hardy told board members Tuesday night they bused the students over and put them to work assisting the organizers. “We wanted to […]
Livingston Aldermen Explore Changes To Government, Wage Study
The Livingston Mayor and Aldermen discussed the potential of transitioning to a city manager form of government and conducting an employee wage study. The board met with MTAS consultants Tuesday night in a work session to discuss ideas and concepts to improve town government. MTAS Consultant Warren Nevad said Livingston currently operates as a strong […]
Overton BOE Meeting Next Week To Review Maintenance Projects
The Overton County Board of Education will review capital maintenance projects across the entire school-system next week. Board members during a Tuesday work session decided to review the system’s needs on October 25th. Chair Mike Hayes said the purpose is to see what projects can be completed in-house. ‘What we will do at that meeting […]
Cookeville Considering Changing Life Insurance Provider
City of Cookeville looking to approve a new life insurance provider. Finance Director Brenda Imel said the renewal price for its current provider increased by more than 92 percent. She said after shopping out the plan, six different providers showed interest. “And the best quote was Hartford and they gave us a quote of 46.6 […]
U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Working On Center Hill Dam Updates
A major $91 million project will soon get underway as the Army Corps of Engineers Nashville Division is replacing spillway gates at the Center Hill Dam. Project Manager Omar Acevedo said the need comes from friction and stress on mechanical parts that raise and lower the gates. He said in addition to the wear and […]
Celebration Of Life For Monterey’s Nathan Walker To Be Held Wednesday
A Celebration of Life will be held for Monterey Mayor Nathan Walker Wednesday evening at the Monterey Community Center. Walker passed away at age 47 on Wednesday, October 12. He is survived by his mother and two children, Alayna and Barrett. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to help build a soccer […]
Putnam Seniors Wrap Up ACT Retake Day
Putnam County Seniors took part in about four hours of ACT testing during Senior Retake Day Tuesday. Upperman High School Assistant Principal and Testing Coordinator Bree Wheeler said students have been prepping by taking practice tests and using an online testing tool. Wheeler said now that the testing is over, students will wait about four […]
