Mason Said Time To Find A New Convenience Center Site
White County Commissioner Roger Mason said it is time to pick up the pace on finding a new convenience center location. The Landfill Convenience Center will soon be going away as part of the selling of the facility. Mason said the loss of this convenience center will make it more difficult for the customers it […]
Higher Beef Prices Leading Some UC Farmers To Sell Off, Retire
Beef Month celebrates the Upper Cumberland’s most popular commodity each July, but the industry is changing. Overton County Ag Extension Agent Jason Garrett is a beef producer. He said beef cattle remains the primary income stream for many farmers in the region. But Garrett said price increases have challenged beef farmers locally and nationally. “When […]
New Tile Added To Park View Renovation Project For Pre-K
The Putnam County Early Learning Center at the old Park View School will get new flooring as part of the building renovation project. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said new tile will be installed in the front hallway, south side hallway, and some classrooms. Martin said the new tile was not planned originally, but […]
Monterey’s Stamps Hollow Creek To Get Drainage Cleanup
Monterey’s Stamps Hollow Creek will be cleaned up pending final approval from the state, helping with drainage in the area. Engineering Consultant Jerry Warren said a section of the creek from Industrial Avenue to the Sewer Lift Station has been clogged. Warren said invasive species, sediment, and trees have accumulated. Warren said plans have been […]
Livingston Approve Mini Shuttle Vehicle Purchase For Events
Livingston’s Main Street Commission will look to purchase a mini shuttle vehicle to help with transporting residents during special events. Main Street Commission Chairman Gene Gantt received approval from Aldermen for up to $15,000. Gantt said officials have noticed that anytime the city has a big festival, many elderly people park far away. “At those […]
White Co. Sees Improvement With TCAP District Results
White County Schools have made TCAP improvements after the Tennessee Department of Education released the 2024-2025 state and district-level results on Tuesday. White County saw improvements in ELA, Math, and Science in 2nd through 8th grade, except for 4th grade, which saw a slight dip in Math and Science scores. White County Director of Schools […]
Monterey’s Winnett Looks to Keep Intensity at New Position
Monterey Wildcats football player Brian Winnett has a new goal and a new purpose this season.
Budget Committee Finds Consensus On Tax Rate, Salaries
The White County Budget Committee agreed on a $1.45 property tax rate and a flat-rate salary increase for county employees Monday night. The committee was presented the details for each position’s salary with both an eight percent raise and a $4,000 flat salary increase. Committee members wrestled with creating a different raise for emergency personnel, […]
