Sparta Approves $1.17 Million Bid For Sewer Rehab Project
Sparta Mayor and Aldermen approved a $1.17 million bid Thursday night to rehab sewers. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the sewers have seen excess rain water in the system during periods of heavy rain. Lowery said the city has been under a sewer moratorium since he’s been in office, and millions of dollars have since […]
Non-Profit Building Affordable Housing For Livingston
A local non-profit wants to increase the inventory of affordable housing in Livingston. ADAM Home Solutions President Tom Stephens said the non-profit started several years ago to help low-income and moderate-income families in Overton County become homeowners. Stephens said building houses for families in need is the highlight of his life. “We’ve had a situation […]
Clay Budget Proposing No Tax Increase, Employee Raises
As Clay County Commissioners continue to work on finalizing a budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, Commissioner Jeff Gentry said the county is proposing not to raise property taxes. The current property tax rate for Clay County is $2.60000 per $100 of assessed value. Gentry said a big reason an increase is not needed is […]
White County Chamber Tourism Event Promotes Knowledge
Local residents need to understand more about the importance of tourism to White County. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chair Terra Ballinger said that led to this week’s Tourism Roadmap Session. Local residents and business leaders heard from state officials on the issue. Ballinger said she realized White County has a unique opportunity for […]
Chief: Fellowship With Local Pastors Helps Assess Needs
The Monterey Police Department is hosting a fellowship gathering Thursday night with local pastors to better understand community needs. Monterey Police Chief John Mackie said when he applied to be the police chief, he felt it was a good idea to reach out and connect with local pastors. “I would like to get to know […]
Jefferson Ave Widening In Phase 2, Complete By December
Paving, reconnecting side roads, and upgrades to exit ramps are some of the highlights inside phase two of Cookeville’s Jefferson Avenue widening project. T-DOT Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley said crews expect to finish the project by December. Work continues to construct the western side of Jefferson. In addition to traffic shifting to the […]
Tech’s Brown: Ransomware Attacks Difficult To Navigate
As Cookeville Regional Medical Center works through a ransomware attack, a Tech cybersecurity expert said recovery from such events can be challenging. Eric Brown of Tech’s Cybersecurity Education, Outreach and Research Center said the malware can be used to steal and restrict access to data. Attackers hold it in exchange for a large financial reward. […]
Van Buren: Minor Flooding, Power Outages From Storm
Van Buren County experienced minor flooding and power outages from Wednesday night’s heavy rains. Van Buren County EMA Public Information Officer Tiwanna Bricker said minor flooding was sporadic across the county, but no roads were closed due to flooding. Bricker said the Mooneyham Community experienced brief power outages. Bricker said power has since been restored. […]
Bordeaux Transitioning From Home School To Cumberland
Cumberland County Lady Jets volleyball player Shelia Bordeaux will be playing and studying at Cumberland County next season.
Swimming Around Marinas, Boats, Crowded Docks Dangerous
Swimming around marinas and boat docks carries a lot of risks for those who love the lake, including electric shock. TWRA Boating and Law Enforcement Division Sargent Dustin Buttram said marinas hold hundreds of boats, meaning they are heavy traffic areas. Buttram said the congestion has gotten worse as boat sizes have increased. “Those boat […]
