Celina Mayor Disappointed In County Commission’s Vote On Hospital Incentive
Disappointment. That is how Celina Mayor Luke Collins described his feelings after the Clay County Commission voted down an incentive for a healthcare company to reopen the Cumberland River Hospital. The city’s Board of Aldermen approved $250,000 to any organization that reopened and operated the facility as a hospital for a full year. The county […]
White Co Committee Hears Company’s Proposal To Operate Landfill
The White County Solid Waste Committee considering a proposal from Waste Management to operate the county’s landfill under a lease agreement. Commissioner Derrick Hutchings said the company presented its proposal to the committee Monday night. Hutchings said the committee meeting was recessed before a recommendation was made. “We’re exploring all possibilities right now,” Hutchings said. […]
Steady Turnout On Election Day As Polls Approach Closing Time
Election officials across the Upper Cumberland reporting steady turnout in the final hours before the polls close. Impressive turnout according to White County election officials. Election Administrator Dorcas Marcum reported higher turnout than the previous two elections this year. In Putnam County, lines reported at some precincts Tuesday afternoon. Cumberland County Election Administrator Jill Davis […]
Livingston Aldermen Approve SRO Contract With Overton Schools
The Livingston Board of Aldermen approved a new school resource officer contract with the Overton County School System Monday. The city budgeted more than $100,000 to split the costs of school resource officers inside the city limits earlier this year. City Attorney Andre Greppin said he reviewed the new contract with Director of Schools Donnie […]
Monterey Wastewater Treatment Plant Work Making Progress
Monterey’s Wastewater Treatment Plant is about 60 percent complete. The Board of Aldermen approved a change order of about $38,800 to increase chemical holding facilities. Engineer Nathaniel Green said increased costs for chemicals and the ability to get them led to the change. “One of the things that Dwayne and I really talked about was […]
Voting Precincts Seeing Steady Turnout, Some Counties Seeing Drop Off Compared To August
It is a mixed bag of voting turnout for the Upper Cumberland as voters participate in state races and a few scattered local races across the region. Pickett County Election Administrator Tim Clark said turnout is down considerably compared to August mainly due to the lack of local races. “Here in Pickett County we are […]
Putnam Fire Crews On Scene At Bruce Ridge Road Fire For Three Hours
A total loss of a structure after a fire located at 616 Bruce Ridge Road in western Putnam County Tuesday morning. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said firefighters were dispatched around 5:44 this morning to respond to an “unknown fire,” either a structure fire or a brush fire. He said when they arrived on […]
Clay Commission Votes Down Incentive For Cumberland River Hospital Company
The Clay County Commission voted against a financial incentive for the company wanting to reopen the Cumberland River Hospital Monday night. Commissioners voted 6 to 3 against providing $250,000 to Boa Vida. The money would have matched a similar incentive approved by the city of Celina. Commissioner Winton Young voted in favor of the incentive. […]
Monterey Aldermen Establish Hotel-Motel Tax
Monterey Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the adoption of a three percent occupancy tax Monday night. The tax funding comes from lodging and rentals in the area. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the money generated from the tax is earmarked for economic and community development opportunities. “I think it’s important to think about in the […]
Livingston Aldermen Approve Ray Smith As Police Chief
The city of Livingston has a new police chief. The Board of Aldermen unanimously voted Interim Police Chief Ray Smith to permanently fill the position Monday. Alderman Bill Linder made the motion for Smith to become police chief. “I think I’m going to make a motion for Ray, because if he was good enough for […]
