Budget Committee Approves Funding For Inspector
The White County Budget Committee approved funding to hire a second employee for the county’s codes department Monday. Budget Committee Member Derrick Hutchings motioned to allow up to $28,000 to be spent on a certified codes inspector through June 30. Hutchings said the department barely breaks even as it is, but the county needs to […]
Monterey Reverses Course On Medical Clinic
Monterey Aldermen reversed course Monday night, approving a five-year lease with Monterey Medical Clinic inside the Cate Gil Building. The lease comes just a month ago after the Board of Aldermen voted in favor of removing the clinic, allowing the Putnam County Health Department to expand services inside the facility. Monterey Medical Clinic Owner Johnny […]
Livingston Aldermen Schedule Sign Ordinance Session
Livingston Alderman discussed possible sign ordinance changes during Monday night’s Aldermen meeting. Alderman Bruce Elder said many auctioneers and real estate companies rely on signs to advertise their businesses. Elder said he wants to see a change to the ordinance that would allow businesses to display signs without being a nuisance. “I think they would […]
Baxter Restaurant Shutting Down After 23 Years
Twin Lakes Catfish Farm will end its 23-year run of catfish and all the fixins. Twin Lakes Co-Owner Greta Hurst said the family decided to cut back as family members did not have enough time to run the business. Hurst said the family’s children are not interested in continuing the business. She said working other […]
Tech Renames College of Education For Better Clarity
Tennessee Tech has renamed the College of Education to the College of Education and Human Sciences. Dean Lisa Zagumny said she realized last spring during a presentation how tough it was to explain what the College of Education offered. Zagumny said the university changed the name to promote other programs that fall under the college’s […]
Warming Shelters Available Throughout UC
Local organizations across the Upper Cumberland are offering warming shelters for those in need to combat the severe winter weather. Seeds of Hope Executive Director Tina Lomax said the organization’s shelter is open all winter long and will continue to serve the Sparta community during this dangerous cold. Lomax said the shelter only has sixteen […]
EMA Director: Expect Slick Roads, Stay Home If Possible
Expect road conditions to worsen as the sun goes down, especially secondary and less-traveled roads. That from Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale, who said people should avoid traveling at all if possible Monday night. If you do venture out, Masiongale said wear extra layers, bring nonperishable food and drinks, and have a way to […]
Livingston Regional CEO Retiring, Mason Takes Over
Livingston Regional Hospital CEO Tim McGill announced his plan to retire as of May 1. McGill said he is retiring after 45 years working in healthcare leadership, 25 of which were at Livingston Regional. The hospital’s current Chief Financial Officer, Lance Mason, will officially become the new CEO on March 31. “I hope I can […]
