Monterey Board Approves Needed Water And Sewer Increase
The Monterey Board of Aldermen approved a water and sewer rate increase Monday night to address a budget deficit and rising production costs. Vice Mayor Kevin Peters said the town currently faces a deficit of approximately $900,000 following the departure of the Perdue chicken plant. Peters said the town has not implemented a rate increase […]
Waste Management Offers Funds To Relocate Shelter
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson told County Commissioners Monday that Waste Management has offered to pay the county between $500,000 and $750,000 if officials agree to relocate the animal shelter. Robinson said company wants to use the space to increase revenue through success fee collection. “They would, give us that money this, this calendar […]
Livingston Wastewater Upgrades Set To Begin Within Week
Livingston Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said long-awaited improvements to the city’s Wastewater Plant will begin in the next week. The city received the grant money previously for the upgrades, but Burnett told Aldermen Monday night the city has been waiting on a contractor. “They were finishing up and there may have been some weather delays […]
Confession Leads To Arrest In Perdue Burglary Case
Monterey Police made an arrest Monday following an investigation of items being stolen at the former Perdue Chicken Plant off Interstate 40. Police arrested Robert Wayne Phillips on burglary, theft, and vandalism charges. Phillips confessed to the break-in. Officers responded to the 340,000 square foot facility Monday morning. Two employees reported several items missing and […]
Cookeville Council To Consider Idea For Housing Change
The Cookeville City Council discussed a proposed zoning amendment Monday that would allow the Fall Creek Inn to transition from a motel into an affordable multi-family housing development. Planning Director Jon Ward said the owners of the facility requested the change to offer more affordable rates through a multi-family designation. Ward said the property located […]
Tennessee Tech Finance Team Wins Banking Case Award
A Tennessee Tech finance team takes home national honors after partnering with an Upper Cumberland company to analyze banking financials. Finance major Bo Briggs said the team examined five years of financial data to tell the story of how the bank managed interest rate changes following the pandemic. Briggs said the project required the team […]
Staffing Shortages Force Crossville Summer Meal Consolidation
The Cumberland County Board of Education reducing its summer meal program sites and transitioning to a once-weekly distribution schedule. School Nutrition District Director Kathy Hamby said the district decision forced by unexpected staffing shortages. Several employees taking medical leave this summer and one long-term staff member relocating. “We’re looking at consolidating sites because we decided […]
Public Gets Chance To See Relocated Crossville Station
Crossville’s Fire Rescue team celebrating the relocation of Fire Station 2 to Cotton Patch Drive Tuesday. Crossville Fire Chief Chris South said the new facility replaces a 30-year-old station on Industrial Boulevard that had begun to deteriorate. South said the move places the department in the heart of the city’s northern growth areas near major […]
Fentress DA Said New Legislation Clarifies Deadly Force
Governor Bill Lee signed new legislation that clarifies the standards for using deadly force to protect property in Tennessee while maintaining requirements for imminent danger. Fentress County District Attorney Jared Effler said the Attorneys General Conference initially opposed the legislation before moving to a neutral position. Effler said the new law that takes effect on […]
Livingston Residents Vote Tuesday In Aldermen Race
Livingston will go to the polls Tuesday in an uncontested election for three sets on the Board Of Aldermen. Residents can cast ballots at the Livingston/Overton County Chamber of Commerce Tuesday from 9am-7pm. Each of the candidates must receive only one vote to be elected to a new four-year term. Bruce Elder, David Langford, and […]
