Overton County Budgets With No Property Tax Increase
Overton County will not see a property tax increase this year as officials considered Monday night utilizing reserve funds to cover a projected budget deficit. The current county fund balance sits at $1.4 million. District 2 County Commissioner Darwin Clark said the county is currently preparing the budget for the upcoming fiscal year while reviewing […]
Baxter Budget Funds Employee Raises Without Tax Increases
Baxter officials proposing a new budget that includes a $1 hourly raise for all full-time employees while maintaining the current tax rate for residents. Mayor Danny Holmes said the city prioritized the pay increase to help retain staff amidst rising cost of living. Holmes said aldermen would have to cut several departmental requests to balance […]
Strong Turnout For Livingston Academy Summer ACT Prep
Livingston Academy students returned to the classroom for an ACT Summer Slam program designed to improve their standardized testing scores. Livingston Academy Teacher Jacob Tibbs said the two-day event allowed students to choose a three-hour intensive review. Tibbs said the school utilized social media and a countywide phone tree to invite parents and students to […]
Local Ag Officials Keeping Eye On Texas Worm Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Agriculture working to contain an outbreak of the New World screwworm in Texas to prevent the invasive species from spreading to Tennessee livestock and wildlife. White County Ag Extension Director Scott Swoape said the number of active cases in Texas has already doubled. Swoape said pets and animals can be at […]
Cordell Hull Lake Unveils Storybook Trails And Dock
Cordell Hull Lake is expanding its recreational and educational offerings with the opening of three new storybook trails and a new courtesy dock at Veterans Park. Cordell Hull Lake Representative Kenny Claywell said the storybook trail project was completed through a partnership involving the Friends of Cordell Hull Lake, the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation and […]
Stone Memorial Band Seeks $20,000 For Uniform Upgrades
Stone Memorial High School Band Director Elana Douglas is leading a fundraising effort to raise $20,000 for new uniforms. Douglas said the current athletic-style shirts used by the band typically have a lifespan of five to eight years and are now in poor condition. Douglas said the total cost for a full set of new […]
Livingston Seeks Experienced Airport Manager Candidate
Livingston is seeking a new airport manager to oversee operations and safety at the municipal airport. Mayor Lori Elder Burnett said the city is looking for a candidate with specific experience in the aviation industry to fill the role. Burnett said Kevin Bishop has taken over as the interim while previous manager moves to part-time […]
Public Meeting Targets Cookeville Traffic And Growth
Cookeville will host a public meeting Tuesday to gather community feedback on the Cookeville 2050 Comprehensive Plan. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the meeting presents a current analysis and solicits public comments. Ward said the city has already utilized a random sample survey and a recently relaunched online survey to gather initial thoughts from […]
