T-DOT To Assist Baxter With Ditty Utility Relocation
T-DOT has indicated it will help pay for at least some of the utility relocations needed along Baxter’s Ditty Road. Engineer Tom Bennett told Aldermen Thursday he has not received a dollar amount on the state reimbursement, only a willingness to help. Baxter spent some $1.6 million improving the road that leads to the Portobello […]
Aldermen Approve Revision, Adding Landfill Fee
Sparta Aldermen approved an addition to the city ordinance Thursday night, adding a commercial landfill rate fee. The change necessary because the county sold the landfill last year. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said previously the county charged customers, while the city collected the trash and dumped it at the landfill. “It will not be an […]
City Terminates Easement Agreement At Willow & I-40
Cookeville City Council Thursday terminated an easement for a water tank and access road at the site of a proposed retail development. Director Barry Turner showed a photo with the water tank off Willow Avenue and Interstate 40. He said the city took the tank located on the old Norwalk Property out of service in […]
American Legion Asking For Help For Failing Foundation
The White County American Legion is seeking financial assistance to help repair a portion of its building. American Legion Post 99 Judge Advocate Roger Frazer said several years ago the post built an attached building so an elevator could be implemented. Frazer said the addition’s foundation is starting to lean and separate from the rest […]
Workforce Board Starting Health Apprenticeship Program
The Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board will use a new state rural health grant to start a healthcare apprenticeship program Assistant Director Jeremiah Miller said the program will work with local EMS directors, hospitals, and various other healthcare organizations. “Ultimately, our goal over the next year and a half is to provide funding for […]
Tech Professor: Inflation, Decisions Part Of Shaky Economy
A Tennessee Tech Finance Professor said the national economy is dealing with a lot of uncertainty right now. Dean of the College of Business Dr. Tom Payne said combining that concern about federal decisions with inflation makes things seem a bit shaky. Payne said inflation is currently at three percent and is a big reason […]
Saggurti To Be Honored With Doctor Of Finance Degree
For just the fifth time in the school’s history, Tennessee Tech will award an honorary doctorate, celebrating Tech alum Purna Saggurti. Saggurti will be awarded the Honorary Doctor of Finance Degree during May Commencement. He will be the keynote speaker as well. President Phil Oldham requested the declaration from the Board of Trustees Thursday. “He […]
Cookeville Seeing Success From Trash Rate Increase
Cookeville seeing positive financial results from the trash rate increase it put into effect last November.
Regional Basketball Championships Set For Next 2 Nights
Girls basketball will see regional championships clinched Wednesday night, while boys basketball teams can raise a banner next season with a win Thursday night.
