Commission Approves 75-Lot Preliminary Plat
The Putnam County Planning Commission approved a preliminary plat for a 75-lot subdivision on Medlin Road south of Baxter Tuesday night. Planning Director Kevin Rush said he is concerned about a portion of the 87.4-acre development. A road is designed to fit on a steep slope. Rush said the developer will have to submit a […]
Fire Chief Begins Smoke Detector Canvass
Algood Fire Chief David Judd told City Council Tuesday the department wants everyone in Algood to be protected by a smoke detector. Judd said a grant from the Tennessee Fire Marshal’s Office allows them to provide free smoke detectors to anyone in need. He said citizens can call Algood City Hall or the fire department, […]
Overton Commissioners Approve Vacation Schedule
All full-time Overton County employees will get at least sixteen days of vacation. County Commissioner Geraldine Walker said she had concerns about some county offices having more days off than others. Walker said some employees received 16 days off last year, while those in the Sheriff’s Department only received five. “The sheriff’s department, they only […]
Safer Internet Day Starts with Better Personal Choices
As cyber threats continue to evolve, Safer Internet Day gives families the chance to empower each other on using technology correctly. Tennessee Tech Cybersecurity Expert Eric Brown said cyber threats happen every single day. Brown said one of the biggest dangers that happens, is public WI-FI networks. Brown said these networks have the ability to […]
Sparta Receives Grant For Turn Signals
The City of Sparta has received a T-DOT grant to help install two turn signals on West Bockman Way. Mayor Jerry Lowery said both turn signal lights will be installed for left turn lanes on the intersections of Spring Street and Moore Street. Lowery said those intersections have had some problems. “We see people trying […]
Pickett High Gets New Doorknobs For Security
Pickett County Schools spent over $17,000 to purchase forty doorknobs for the gymnasium and classrooms throughout the high school. Director of Schools Diane Elder said students have figured out how to push on locked doorknobs in a certain way and turn them to open doors. Elder said all those knobs need to be replaced because […]
Putnam 911 Getting New Tower Lights
New lighting systems for two radio towers on the eastern side of Putnam County should be installed in the next month. 911 Assistant Director Josh Womack said the lights will replace old halogen strobe systems the towers use in order to be FAA-compliant. Bids for the system this week came in on budget, under $25,000. […]
Morgan Said Ready To Hit The Ground As Mayor
Jackson County’s new mayor Jim Morgan said he is ready to dive into his new role and start learning how best to lead the county. Morgan said his first priorities are to get into the office, find out what is going on, and try to catch up on what the county needs to be doing […]
Jackson Register Worried About New Frauds
The Jackson County Register of Deeds office concerned about recent fraud attempts against property owners. Jackson County Register of Deeds Michelle Hix said an incident happened in December where a property owner in the county realized their property was sold without the owner knowing. Hix said the property was sold by an individual from another […]
