Monterey Names Cleary Full-Time City Administrator
The Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen appointed Rafferty Cleary to serve as the new City Administrator during its Monday meeting. Mayor Alex Garcia said the appointment provides the town with a necessary continuity of government that will extend beyond the terms of elected officials. Garcia said the position is essential because the mayor currently […]
White County Solid Waste Location Change Necessary
White County officials looking for a new site for the Solid Waste Department building, after the proposed site failed septic tests. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said one suggestion to resolve the issue is to acquire an adjacent piece of property. “I can negotiate with them with a contingent upon county commission approval,” Robinson said. […]
Van Buren Commissioners Approve $21M Annual Budget
Van Buren County Commissioners approved a $21.4 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year during a special called meeting Monday. The general purpose school fund accounts for the largest portion of the budget at $10,152,700. General fund expenses set at $4,860,741. The commission also approved a resolution to fix the county tax levy at 1.3883 […]
Chamber Coffee Series Connects Voters With Local Candidates
The Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce launching a “Coffee with a Candidate” series this week to provide residents with direct access to local candidates. Director of Membership Karlyn Reel said the organization prioritizes providing opportunities for citizens to stay informed about local government and politics. Reel said the chamber represents the entire county and felt […]
Pickett Man Gets 20-Year Sentence For Shooting Of Wife
A Pickett County man sentenced to 20 years in prison after entering a guilty plea to the second-degree murder of his wife. Johnny Ray Foutch sentenced in connection with the 2025 killing of Theresa Marie Foutch. Forensic pathologist Dr. Shannon Crook performed an autopsy and determined the cause of death was a gunshot wound to […]
Edgar Evins Park Closed, Power Work And Cleanup Continues
Edgar Evins State Park remains closed after Friday’s storm trapped dozens of visitors Friday as falling trees and downed power lines blocked roads. Park Manager Brad Halfacre said approximately 50 to 60 people were stuck in their vehicles across at least four sections of the park. Halfacre said power lines became intertwined with fallen trees. […]
Green Market Addresses Jackson County Food Desert
A new Jackson County Green Market hopes to address the lack of fresh produce and grocery options in what organizers describe as a local food desert. Green Market Chairman and Market Manager Mickie Davis said the county currently lacks a major grocery store and offers very limited availability for fresh fruits and vegetables. Davis said […]
UCEMC Restores Lost Power, Damage Assessment Continues
Upper Cumberland Electric has restored power to nearly all of its members following severe thunderstorms and strong winds Friday that caused widespread damage. Executive Vice President Wade Givens said the storms left some 8,000 members without power at the peak of the event. Givens said while a TVA outage caused half of those initial issues […]
Crossville Businessman And Civic Leader Mayberry Dies
Crossville City Council Member James Mayberry passed away Monday morning. Mayberry previously served as Mayor Of Crossville from 2014-2022. He is also the owner of Mayberry Complete Home Furnishings in Cookeville and Crossville. Crossville City Manager Valerie Hale said in a statement Mayberry truly loved the city. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
