Cookeville Moves From Self-Insured Health Insurance
Cookeville City Council voted Thursday night to move from a self-insured health insurance plan to being insured by an outside vendor. The plan expected to save the city over $1 million on its next fiscal year spending. Finance Director Brenda Imel said rising medical costs as well as the increasing complexity of the system made […]
OEA President: Teacher Salary Increase A Step In The Right Direction, More To Be Done
Overton County Education Association President Jennifer Eilender said the just approved teacher salary increases are a long-time overdue. The state legislature approved Wednesday the largest teacher salary raise in state history. The required base pay for teachers would gradually increase to $50,000 by the 2026/2027 school year. “Tennessee Teachers are some of the hardest working […]
TTU Working To Be Compliant With New State Bill Regarding TikTok And WeChat
Tennessee Tech taking steps to comply with a new state law that prohibits the use of certain social media platforms on university devices and networks. News and Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said Senate Bill 834 specifically prohibits using platforms operated or hosted by a company based in China. He said that includes social media […]
Sparta Man Charged For Motel Fire In Bloomington Springs
A Sparta man has been arrested for a motel fire in Bloomington Springs last year. 22-year-old Jacob Steven Flatt was charged with one count of Aggravated Arson, one count of Vandalism, one count of Aggravated Burglary, one count of Theft, and 10 counts of Reckless Endangerment. Jackson County Central Volunteer Fire Department and the Jackson […]
Gainesboro Man Indicted On Arson Charge
A Gainesboro man has been indicted on an arson charge for an August 2022 residential fire. A joint investigation by the TBI and Jackson County Sheriff’s Department found 53-year-old Jeffrey Todd Wilmothresponsible for setting a residence on Dodson Branch Highway on fire. Wilmoth was booked into the Jackson County Jail on a $100,000 bond.
Dry And Windy Weather Could Create Dangerous Conditions For Fires
Dry and windy weather has led state officials to issue a red-flag warning over concerns about outdoor burning. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said it is unusually dry, windy, and warmer than normal. He said they recommend avoiding any kind of outdoor burn until conditions improve. “te biggest danger is a small fire becoming a […]
