Construction Underway For Sparta Dog Pound
Construction underway on a new Sparta dog pound at the Public Works headquarters on South Carter Street. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the 24-by-30-foot facility will centralize the city’s Animal Control operations. He said the structure will feature five pens, running water and climate control, and a playpen. He said the building would be […]
Putnam Schools Expanding Free Meal Program
The number of Putnam County schools offering free meals to all students will increase this school year from seven to twelve. School Nutrition Program Supervisor Jennifer Mitchell said those schools will be participating through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) which provides free meals to all students regardless of economic status. Mitchell said schools are eligible […]
Sparta Police Participating In Speeding Campaign
The Sparta Police Department is participating in a speeding enforcement campaign to promote safety and reduce speeding. Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn said speeding is the main cause of fatalities in crashes. According to the Tennessee Department of Homeland Security, White County has already had three fatal crashes this year. Dunn said three is too […]
Overton Parents Can Get Back To School Ready
The Overton County Back to School Bash set for Thursday to allow families to get familiar with local schools and teachers. Pre-K-5 Curriculum Supervisor Rebekah Hughes said each school will be having its own event where families can receive free school supplies and meet the faculty. Hughes said this event also gives parents the chance […]
Official: Invasive Species Could Harm Dale Hollow
Tennessee Wildlife Officials have found Alabama Bass in many lakes and reservoirs across the state and are concerned about the invasive species finding their way to Dale Hollow Lake. TWRA Region Three Reservoir Fisheries Manager Mike Jolley said he believes the species is being illegally moved to many areas in Tennessee. The bass was originally […]
New Baxter Chief Make Changes With Officers
Baxter Police Chief Al Reyes is starting his new role by working with his officers and city officials to restructure the police department. Mayor John Martin said there is some state training Reyes still has to do, but the police chief is mainly focused on getting familiar with his officers and the operations of the […]
Executive Hopeful Budget Passes August 12
Overton County Executive Steven Barlow said he is hopeful that the county’s proposed budget will be passed as is by the County Commission during its August 12 meeting. Tennessee requires counties to have an annual budget submitted by August 31. Barlow said the budget includes a 27-cent property tax increase, to pay for a $2 […]
Maynord Hired As Upperman Athletic Director
Upperman High School welcomes a familiar face as its new Athletic Director, Jimmy Maynord. Maynord spent over 40 years working in various coaching and administrative roles throughout the Upper Cumberland, before semi-retiring in 2021. He said that his experience and knowledge of the area will help him in this new role. “It’ll be a new […]
Jail Bond Petition Gets Required Signatures
The DeKalb County Elections Commission verified and certified some 1,500 resident petition signatures. Residents wanted the bond to construct a Justice Center and Jail sent to referendum. Dekalb County Administrator of Elections Dustin Estes said the petition will now go to County Executive Matt Adcock and the county commission. “We did bring in one extra […]
Monterey Volleyball Welcomes New Coach
After a 2023 campaign that saw Monterey High School Volleyball go winless in 12 outings, first year head coach Todd Daugherty steps into the role looking to get back to basics. Daugherty is a Crossville native who fell in love with the game during his time at the University of Tennessee. He said he played […]
