Alex Cassetty Classic Tournament Begins This Weekend
The Jackson County Blue Devils are set to host their annual Alex Cassetty Tournament.
Sparta To Consider Dropping Fluoride; Health Cited
Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said Thursday night the city exploring the idea of removing fluoride from the water system. Lowery asked Aldermen to do homework on the issue. Fluoride additions to water systems began nationwide in the mid 1940s as a way to increase dental health. “The way modern technology is now, we don’t think […]
Baxter Officials Want To Include Raises In Next Budget
Baxter Mayor Danny Holmes said the city wants to include raises in the city’s new fiscal year budget. Holmes said Baxter is looking at a potential $1 or $2 hourly increase for all city employees. Holmes said he and the City Council both agree that the raises would be important. “We have always wanted to […]
UCDD Forming Plan To Address Senior Citizen Needs
UCDD’s Area Agency on Aging and Disability developing a plan to address the unmet needs of the region’s senior citizens. Area Agency on Aging and Disability Director Holly Williams said the agency has identified some of the top unmet needs: evidence-based programs, family caregiver support services, financial insecurity, housing and home repair, nutrition services, transportation, […]
Local Economy Continues To Chug After Permit News
Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said March’s record building permit number shows the local economy is succeeding. Porter said the record-breaking $16.3 million partly due to construction picking up in the spring. Though many areas nationwide experiencing economic concerns, Porter said the Upper Cumberland continues to buck the trend. “Our sales tax dollars have still […]
Chamber Office To Host Scott’s Gulf Visitor Center
White County will partner with Tennessee State Parks to house the Scott’s Gulf Wilderness Visitors Center at the new Chamber Office. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said it will take some time to build out the infrastructure at the park. Robinson said the partnership made sense for both sides. “They are gonna essentially keep our […]
Sheriff Accused Of Falsifying Records, Faces State Hearing
Fentress County Sheriff Michael Reagon faces a hearing in the next several weeks following allegations of falsifying reports. The Tennessee Peace Officer and Standards Training (POST) Commission alleged Reagon asked a subordinate to complete a multi-hour online academy training in his place. The POST Commission agenda also noted Reagon not meeting pre-employment standards. Reagon faces […]
Algood Library Extends Its Hours, More Local Interest
The Algood Library is now open 40 hours a week, a ten-hour increase. Algood Branch Librarian Andrea Batson said the library board made the decision after seeing increases in both visitation and circulation. “Having longer hours here at the Algood Branch library benefits everyone,” Batson said. “It benefits the folks who are at work during […]
Cookeville Hands Off Rally Against Cuts Saturday
Local advocates are hoping to send a message to the Trump administration about its recent budget cuts through a Saturday rally in Cookeville. Cookeville Fights Back Organizer Anne Austin said Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has made unnecessary cuts to several productive federal programs. Austin said it is time for people to take a […]
York’s Garrett Credits Dad for Learning Baseball Early
Blade Garrett has known the game of baseball all his life.
