Algood Hiring First-Ever Full-Time Firefighter, For Growth
The Algood Fire Department is looking to hire its first-ever full-time firefighter. The addition comes a year after the city added a full-time fire chief position. Algood Fire Chief David Judd said the city council saw the need for a full-time firefighter as Algood continues to grow. “They have been a real blessing, kind of […]
Celina Legion Post 18 Weekend Display Honors Local Veterans
Celina’s American Legion Post 18 will display an estimated 621 crosses this weekend at the Clay County Courthouse to remember veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. American Legion Post 18 Member Jed Donaldson said each cross has two names of veterans who are buried in Clay County. Donaldson said displaying the crosses at the courthouse […]
Putnam On Short List Of Counties To Have Clean Audit
Putnam County one of 14 counties in the state to have no findings in its audit, according to the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office. Putnam County Commissioners Audit Committee Chairman Sam Sandlin said it feels good to receive an audit with no findings. There are 95 counties in the state, and Sandlin said getting a clean audit […]
Southern Cumberland Sees Damage From Severe Storm
Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency reports at least 10 structures damaged in Tuesday night’s severe storm. Cumberland Emergency Management Director Travis Cole completed a damage assessment Wednesday. Cole said the southern portion of the county, including Vandever Road and Dunbar Road, experienced the brunt of the damage. Cole said the cleanup has gone well with […]
Tech Hires Firm For “Tight Window” Search For New AD
Tennessee Tech has retained the services of a consulting firm to assist in the search for an athletic director. Mark Wilson resigned in April. Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham said since the university last went through the process to find an Athletic Director 20 years ago, college athletics has drastically changed. “They handle the applications, […]
White County Names Foster Football Coach
The White County Warriors have found their new football head coach.
Retired Navy Chaplain To Speak At Dekalb Service Monday
DeKalb County Native and Retired Navy Chaplain Larry Cripps will be the guest speaker at DeKalb County’s Memorial Day Observance Monday. Cripps said he will be talking about his book, “The Hope of War.” It chronicles his life growing up in Middle Tennessee against the backdrop of the Civil Rights movement, the Vietnam War, and […]
Monterey Asking For T-DOT Help On Trucks Along 84
The town of Monterey is submitting a letter to T-DOT in an effort to restrict truck traffic from State Route 84 down Commercial Avenue. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said the move stems from guidance the town received as part of the transportation planning grant. Cleary said 18-wheelers take State Route 84 to avoid I-40. […]
