HRS Concerned Over Oak Tree Budget
The Highlands Residential Services Board concerned over the Oak Tree Towers 2025 fiscal year budget. Cookeville Housing Authority Executive Director Dow Harris said the Oak Tree Towers budget has largely been impacted by subsidies. Harris said he expects to see a big cut in subsidies next year, which could cause issue. “I kind of ran […]
Sparta Adjusts Municipal Code For Parades
Sparta will limit how often parades are permitted to close down Bockman Way. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the new regulations allows only five parades per year to shut the main road down. Lowery said he advocated for the rule after reviewing how much money the city spends on overtime for the police and fire departments […]
Overton Sheriff Said Beware Of New Scam
An Overton County resident scammed out of $1,500 Friday by an individual impersonating an Overton County deputy. Sheriff John Garrett said the scammer claimed the individual has missed court dates and must pay as compensation. Garrett said the phone number is showing as the Sheriff’s Department’s number as the scammer has spoofed the number. “What […]
Road Safety Critical For Local First Responders
It is Crash Responders Safety Week and the State of Tennessee wants to raise awareness about the importance motorists play in the safety of first responders working an emergency. Putnam County EMS Paramedic and CPR Coordinator Leslie Motevalli said they have close calls to having a serious wreck almost every day when responding to an […]
