Gainesboro Aldermen Award Bid For Stormwater Project
Gainesboro Aldermen have awarded an estimated $176,000 bid to improve drainage around Gainesboro Elementary. Consulting Engineer Jonathan Zadick said the project will install an estimated 1,000 linear feet of reinforced concrete storm sewer piping along Gibson Avenue. Zadick said the project will improve stormwater drainage. “We are trying to improve the flooding that’s going on […]
Demand for Roses Surges Ahead of Valentine’s Day Rush
Local florists are working late nights to process this weekend’s rose surge. Local Florist Rosemary Andrews said preparing for the flower’s busiest day of the year means managing logistics and incoming requests. Staff members are currently organizing their schedules to handle the influx of business leading up to the holiday. “Well, basically it’s just been […]
School Restroom Renovations Slowed, Director Concerned
A slight delay has slowed the completion of renovations to the Pickett County High School restrooms. Pickett County Director of Schools Melissa Robbins told the School Board a contractor had to find a subcontractor to install HVAC wiring, delaying the finish. Shipping delays in tile material also a concern. Robbins said the HVAC wiring has […]
Overton IDA Considering TIF Policy To Attract Businesses
The Overton County Industrial Development Authority wants to adopt new recruitment incentives to attract more businesses to the county. Authority Representative Shannon Cantrell said when a developer buys a property, its current tax value is set as a baseline. The employer could apply for a Tax Increment Financing incentive by submitting an economic impact plan […]
Byrdstown Aldermen Approve Employee Handbook Changes
Byrdstown Aldermen approved several changes to the town’s employee handbook after discovering that some of the policies needed to be updated Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the changes were made after an auditor pointed them out during its yearly audit.Gibson said one policy update involves the town’s mandatory 30-minute lunch break requirement for employees. Gibson […]
Jackson Annual Audit Reveals 6 Findings In Latest Review
The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office identified six findings in its latest audit of Jackson County, raising concerns about financial oversight and internal controls. The findings stem from financial records for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2025. Three of the findings involved the County Mayor’s Office. That includes payroll accounts that were not properly reconciled, […]
State Investigation Finds Safety Violation At Putnam Recycling
A state investigation found a serious workplace safety violation at the Putnam County Recycling Center following the December death of a Solid Waste employee. The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration said in a report released Tuesday that unsafe working conditions existed at the recycling center. The report outlines corrective steps and required notifications for […]
Experience, Growth Drive Akers, Lady Blue Devils Bowling
Bowling alleys have long felt like a second home for Jackson County girls bowling head coach Debbie Akers. For nearly three decades, Akers has lived the sport she now teaches, spending 28 years coaching and bowling after first getting her start in league play. Akers said what began as a personal passion soon became a […]
Eaglettes Aim For Another Title Run With Returning Netherton
After making Van Buren girls basketball history, Abigail Netherton said she has not taken a single break in the gym. The junior guard said she went straight from Murfreesboro’s spotlight to the Van Buren gyms across the region. Netherton has focused on two things: School and basketball. Netherton said the intent is by design. Netherton […]
