McMinnville Police Department Joins Regional “Operation Southern Slow Down”
McMinnville Police Department participates in “Operation Southern Slowdown” this week to further their efforts to reduce speeding-related accidents. They join districts in Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina to better prepare officers and spread awareness about the dangers of speeding. McMinnville Patrol Officer Mark Mara said his department has run independent campaigns in past years […]
Cumberland Taking Next Steps With Broadband Expansion Work
Cumberland County taking the next step in expanding broadband services in the release of its matching funds for providers to complete the work. County Mayor Allen Foster said providers in Cumberland County had received some $26 million to conduct this work. He said the $3 million put up by the county help offset the cost […]
Van Buren County Experiencing Scam Calls Impersonating Sheriff, Jail, And Court Clerk
Van Buren County Sheriff Michael Brock said his office has received multiple reports of citizens receiving scam calls. Brock said callers were impersonating Sheriff’s Deputies as well as other jurisdictional officers. Brock-1 (:15) “Advising people of maybe existing warrants for court, civil processes that people are being held liable for,” Brock said. “Telling them […]
Warren County Commission Approves New 5-Year Sanitation Contract
Warren County Commission approved five year sanitation contract with Capital Waste Services (CWS) to continue service at the close of previous contract. Solid Waste Director Josh Roberts said the county’s previous contract was $45.30 a ton but rates have shot up across middle Tennessee. “There’s a lot of challenges to the trash and the landfills,” […]
Highlands Residential Services Hopes For Hickory Valley Sept. Move In
Highland Residential Services said they expect to begin moving residents into their Hickory Valley project by September 30. Highland Residential’s board met this afternoon to discuss the progress of three ongoing Cookeville projects: Hickory Valley, Maple Ridge, and Red Bud Village. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty and Executive Director Dow Harris said Hickory Valley is […]
Tennessee Tech Announces Plan To Start Tucker Stadium West Side Construction
Work on the west side of Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium is officially set to begin after the 2023 football season is completed. Athletic Director Mark Wilson said the project has been several years in the making, the vision starting in 2012. He said it has taken many people to get to the university to the […]
Tennessee Board Of Utility Regulation Orders Merger Study For Spencer, Warren
The state Board of Utility Regulation has ordered a third-party merger study for Spencer Utility District and Warren County Utility District. The decision was made at the board’s meeting Wednesday. Board Manager Ross Colona said that Spencer Mayor Alisa Farmer generally cooperated with the Board. Board member Anthony Pelham, who serves as Warren County Utility […]
