Recent Rain Not Enough To Normalize Dry Conditions
Several days of wet weather have helped the region’s dry conditions, but have not fully eliminated the concern for burning. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said a drier-than-normal spring has left several parts of the Upper Cumberland to issue red flag warnings against burning. He said the conditions are constantly monitored, and that some areas […]
Overton To Conduct Sales Tax Audit On County Businesses
Overton County will move forward with conducting a sales tax audit. County Executive Steven Barlow said a company will come in a look at all business in the county. He said they will look at businesses that are paying sales tax, that are not paying sales tax, and how to make sure everyone is contributing. […]
Tennessee Alliance For Drug-Endangered Children Receive Funding For Clay, Putnam
The TBI received funding to aid the efforts Tennessee Alliance for Drug-Endangered Children in Clay and Putnam Counties. Statewide Coordinator Tabatha Curtis said the program works to leverage resources for children who are exposed to substance abuse, use, and manufacturing of drugs. She said this can include anything from food stability to school supplies. “So […]
Overton County Schools Audit Finding Under State Investigation
One Overton County audit finding is under investigation by the State Comptroller’s office. Comptroller’s Director of Communications John Dunn said they could not comment on the ongoing investigation. “Our Office has not released a subsequent report related to this investigation, so I can’t say anything more at this time,” Dunn said. “I’m also not able […]
Algood Names Anna Walker New City Recorder
City of Algood has appointed Anna Walker as the new City Recorder. Walker was one of 14 applicants for the position. She replaces former recorder Ann Flatt who retired at the end of April.
Sec. Of State Present Livingston Academy With Voter Registration Award
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett visited Livingston Academy Tuesday to present the Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award. Hargett said that the award was started to try and incentivize schools to get their students to vote. He said through the work of two students and their instructor, the school had registered 100 percent of […]
Study: Monterey Needs To Increase Water And Sewer Rates
Monterey needs to improve revenue in both its water and sewer operations with residents paying half of what they should. That finding shared with the Board of Aldermen Monday night as Consultant Sarah Chandler of consulting firm Jackson Thornton shared study findings. Chandler said the biggest discrepancy showed in sewer rates. “You’re bringing in 73 […]
Commissioners Hear Putnam Schools Growth & Maintenance Needs
Putnam County Commissioners got the School System’s syllabus for this year’s budget, the system’s anticipated growth needs, and capital project priorities during a joint session Monday night. Commissioner Darren Wilson said he appreciated the overview which included a facilities and maintenance priority list through the 2028 school year. “I do like the fact that they’ve […]
Overton Sees Five Findings From State Financial Report
Overton County had a total of five audit findings as reported in its 2022 comptroller’s financial report Committee Chair Donna Savage presented the audit report to the full county commission Monday night. She said there was one finding in the County Executive’s office, two in the Director of Schools’ office, and two in the county […]
New Alert Form Will Help Van Buren Responders Locate Missing Persons
Van Buren’s Alert Form will decrease response time to locate missing children and adults under guardianship. Sheriff Michael Brock said the form was created in response to requests from concerned citizens. The citizens wanted to help shorten the time it takes for authorities to begin their search for missing persons. “It all started when that […]
