Cantrell Resigns As Overton Chamber Director
The Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce beginning the search for a new director after Shannon Cantrell announced her resignation. Overton County Executive Steven Barlow is a member of the Chamber’s Executive Board. Barlow said Cantrell resigned to take a position that was more aligned with her license. Barlow said it is scary territory as the […]
10-Year Anniversary of 2015 Historic Ice Storm
Thursday marks the 10-year anniversary of the 2015 ice storm, considered one of the worst natural disasters in the region’s history. Cumberland County EMA Director Travis Cole said the ice storm did not have any grace for Cumberland County as high winds and heavy ice accumulation led to thousands of people being trapped and without […]
Leaving Animals Outside Has Consequences
Animal Cruelty Laws protect animals from being left outside during cold temperatures like this. Former White County Prosecutor Bruce Macleod said failing to follow laws regarding structures for outdoor dogs can result in a Class A misdemeanor. Macleod said cold weather animal cruelty laws can lead to almost a year in jail. “They probate these […]
Overton Gets Requested Third Virtual Day For Friday
Overton County Schools requested an additional virtual weather day from the state and received that request for Friday. Director Of Schools Donnie Holman said the state granted a third virtual day. All systems were given two days by the State Department of Education to use when regular snow/weather days ran out. Overton, like many systems […]
Senior Carwile Prepares for Final Livingston Run
The Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats face an elimination game in the District 7AAA tournament. The Lady Wildcats finished their year as the number four seed after losing to White County at home on senior night Friday night. Livingston now faces Stone Memorial this week where the loser of that game will see their season end. […]
Clay, Clarkrange Girls Square Off In Semifinals
The postseason for both the Clay County and Clarkrange girls set to begin. The basketball game Thursday night will determine seeding for the upcoming regional tournaments, which begin later this month. Neither team can be eliminated with a loss, but a win will pose an opportunity at a District 7A Championship next Monday. Clarkrange Head […]
Overton Schools Considering Routing Software
The Overton County Schools considering bus routing software to help improve bus routes across the county. Board Member Ricky Dodson said the school system has earmarked $139,000 that bus advertisement signs have generated since 2015 for the software. Dodson said the software would make bus routes more efficient. “The regular buses would have a routing […]
White County Fails To Approve Codes Inspector
A second try and again a failed vote as the White County Commission voted against appropriating funds for an additional codes inspector. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he said does not know what the commissioners’ individual concerns are but the need for another codes employee is still there. Robinson said another worker is especially […]
Fentress Approves Ridgeline Gas Line Agreement
The Ridgeline gasline expansion project received Fentress County Commissioners approval for a use and occupancy agreement to construct the new line through the county. Enbridge Representative Art Haskins said the new thirty-inch pipeline will be in the same easement as an existing line in the county. Haskins said the company is currently working with landowners […]
Putnam Establishes Budget Committee, Schedule
Budget work set to begin for the Putnam County Commissioners. Mayor Randy Porter appointed a nine member group of commissioners to begin work April 21. The purpose of that meeting will to be elect officers for the committee and get a first budget presentation from Porter. “And let me say the other too, (I) always […]
