Prepare Kids For Emergencies During Preparedness Month
Families should ensure their kids know what to do when a crisis happens at home, during Emergency Preparedness Month. Overton County Assistant EMA Director Eric Stephens said parents should teach their kids how to do basic first aid and how to call 911 if there is an emergency. Stephens said schools may prepare students with […]
Smithville Holding 9/11 Ceremony, Honoring First Responders
The City of Smithville holding a 9/11 remembrance ceremony Thursday to honor local heroes. Smithville Mayor Josh Miller said he wants to have the ceremony because it is a great chance to recognize people in emergency services. Miller said the ceremony will also honor military veterans, and those who lost their lives. Miller said it […]
Ms. Senior Cumberland County Holding Veteran Fundraiser
The Ms. Senior Cumberland County organization raising money for homeless and needy veterans. Ms. Senior Cumberland County Representative Connie Clapper said veteran homelessness is a growing need in Cumberland County. Clapper said the money raised will go toward meal boxes that will be distributed to the veterans. Clapper said the fundraiser is a way to […]
Monterey Police Request To Use Former Sewer Plant
The Monterey Police Department wants to use the Old Sewer Plant on Woodcliff Drive as an additional police facility. Sergeant Larry Bates said the plant sits close to the department’s firing range. Bates said the facility would be useful to store range equipment. “Nothing that can be stolen, not guns or anything like that,” Bates […]
Byrdstown Officials Concerned With Construction Progress
Byrdstown officials concerned about the progress on the town’s $4 million Water Treatment Plant Project. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the contractor is working on several different projects while working on the new water treatment plant. Gibson said he feels like the contractor has not given the plant enough attention. “We feel like this one […]
Cattle Barn Next For New Fairgrounds, More Work To Do
Bids for a cattle barn due this week for the new Putnam County Fairgrounds. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said completely building out the Tennessee Avenue facility will take several years. Porter said a covered arena for animal shows currently under study. “We are doing a study currently with ARC (Appalachian Regional Commission) and the […]
Celina Remains Under Sewer Order From State For Violations
Celina has completed several required tasks from the state after violations of state wastewater regulations. TDEC imposed a sewer consent order on Celina back in May, after the town failed to comply with the effluent limitations and conditions in the city’s permit. According to TDEC, Celina has completed several tasks, which include paying the required […]
Livingston To Adopt Purchasing Policy, Bid Amount Threshold
The Livingston Board of Aldermen will draft a new purchasing agreement for citywide use following discussions Monday night. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said new state law allows cities to adopt their own spending policies instead of using one set by the state. Burnett said as part of this change, cities will not have to go […]
Smith Looking to Stay In Shape Running Cross Country
Clay County Lady Bulldogs freshman Isabella Smith began her running career this season. Smith tried out for the cross country team this summer. Smith competed in multiple other sports in middle school and elementary prior to joining cross country. Smith said while she believes she finished well, she felt a little different going into her […]
Overton Commissioners Approve New Heart Monitors
The Overton County Commissioners approved a purchasing agreement for eight new heart monitors for the ambulance service Monday night. Overton County EMA Director Chris Masiongale said it is recommended to replace monitors every five years. Masiongale said eight of the county’s current nine monitors are due for replacement since they are over the recommended replacement […]
