White County Purchasing Land For Health Department
White County moving forward with the purchase of three acres for the county health department at a price tag of some $380,000. The land located on Old Smithville Highway North. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the project has been in the works for several years. “That money will be reimbursed back to the county […]
Fentress To Explore Repave Of Senior Center Parking
Fentress County officials will look at a permanent fix for the Senior Center parking lot, a facility that Road Supervisor Ryan Reed said is nearing the end of its life. Reed said the county is probably a year or so away from needing to replace the entire parking lot. Meantime, he looked specifically at adding […]
Sheriff Nearing Contract With US Marshall For Inmates
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department is in the final stages of securing a contract with the U.S. Marshall’s Office to house federal inmates in the soon-to-be-expanded jail. Sheriff Eddie Farris said a deal is just a “few dollars away.” He said he is trying to ensure that the department gets every dollar possible from the […]
Livingston Looking To Hire Street/Sanitation Supervisor
The city of Livingston is looking to hire a new Street and Sanitation Department Supervisor after the retirement of Wayne Peek. Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes said Peek had been in the position for some 40 years. The city is looking for a candidate with at least five years of street or solid waste experience and […]
Cumberland Clerks Office Closing For Server Upgrade
The Cumberland County Clerk’s Office will be closed Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday for upgrades to its server and computer systems. Cumberland County Deputy Clerk Cheryl Threet said three technicians began work Tuesday and hope to finish up on Friday morning in time to reopen. She said the upgraded system will help expedite and […]
Baxter Calling On MTAS To Help Fill Police Chief Opening
The city of Baxter will lean on services from MTAS to fill the Baxter Police Chief position. Baxter Mayor John Martin said MTAS will recruit and interview candidates before ranking each one. He said that list will be handed over to Baxter City Council for further interviews and an eventual selection. Martin said he would […]
Aldermen Approve Bids For Paving Near T-Ball Fields
Monterey Aldermen approved access upgrades to the community’s T-Ball Field. Aldermen accepted the low bid of some $93,000 to pave Callahan Road, Rose Avenue, and the street leading into the center. Mayor Mark Farley said the bid from Copeland DRP leaves the town some $70,000 in its budget for future road projects. He said he […]
Putnam Renews Health Insurance At Two Percent Increase
Putnam County Commissioners renewing the county’s current health insurance for county employees at a two percent increase. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he feels very good about the renewal. He said discussions began with an increase of some eight percent, but the county worked the increase down to two percent. He said with the […]
Clay Passes One-Time Bonus For Employees
Clay County School Board passed a one-time bonus for all regular employees Thursday night, a total of some $204,000 across the system. School Board Chair Benji Bailey said the year’s revenue has played out better than expected. Bailey said the system’s building projects have only added to the load of school employees this year. The […]
Jackson Commissioners Approve Flood Update
Jackson County Commissioners updated the County’s Flood Damage Prevention Resolution Monday night. County Mayor Randy Heady said FEMA and the Army Corp of Engineers updated Jackson County’s flood plain maps. Those maps show the areas of highest concern for flooding. “We have to pass this or we’re not eligible for floodplain insurance,” Heady said. “I’ll […]
