Poe: Corporate Transparency Act On Hold
Local business owners should hold off on filing the paperwork necessary to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act. Highlands Economic Partnership Vice President Adam Poe said the new requirements are at a standstill due to a nationwide injunction issued by a federal judge. “I don’t think that there’s any advantage of filing that right now […]
Faccinto Said Tucker Investment A Good One
Putnam County Commissioners surprised to hear about the Tennessee Titans potential bid to host the TSSAA football championships. Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham told the commission last February that the university was convinced it could host the championships again as part of a request for $2 million towards Tucker Stadium’s upgrades. Commissioner Vinnie Faccinto said […]
Algood Sewer Rehab Project Closer To Bid
Algood Officials are inching closer to bidding out a large-scale sewer rehabilitation project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city has completed and submitted plans for the piping of sewer lines to state officials at TDEC. Morrison said however all plans for the project are not finished. “We are still working on a sewer station […]
Lawsuits Begin On Putnam Delinquent Taxes
The Putnam County Trustees Office will begin lawsuits against delinquent 2023 taxpayers starting in February. Putnam County Trustee Freddie Nelson said some $1.24 million owed in tax money. Nelson said residents have time now to pay any outstanding debts. “Getting them plenty of notice that they are going to be turned over to the clerk […]
New Contract Means Money Savings For Cookeville Gas
Cookeville amended its gas contracts in order to save money for the city and its residents. Energy Department Director Carl Haney said the city was previously required to purchase gas from three pipelines in certain percentages. Haney said the new plan allows the city’s gas provider to purchase gas from whichever pipeline is the cheapest […]
New Brush Scam Targets Online Shoppers
A new scam launched that takes advantage of people who might buy packages online. Cookeville Police Department Administrative Captain Anthony Leonard said a brushing scam occurs when a package is sent to your address, with your name on it, that you did not order. Leonard said upon opening the package, recipients find an item along […]
Cumberland Declines Stepp Contract Renewal
The Cumberland County Board of Education voted not to renew the contract of Director of Schools William Stepp. The final vote 5-4 against Stepp. Board Member Jon Matthews said Stepp is great at public relations, but within the walls of the school system that perception was not the same. Matthews said he was torn on […]
