Van Buren E-911 Wants More Money From Spencer
Van Buren County E-911 wants the city of Spencer to increase the amount of money it pays for dispatch services to $50,000 annually. “We’re obviously not going out of business tomorrow,” Van Buren County E-911’s Will Maxwell said. “At this the point, the inter-local agreement states funding with certainty so that E-911 and dispatching services […]
Overton Sheriff’s Office Providing Training To Local Churches
The Overton County Sheriff’s Office will begin some free safety and security training for local churches next month. The first class taking place Monday, April 9th a Wilson Elementary School. “What this training will do is essentially give the congregations or the church leaders some information on how to put some safety plans or security […]
Country Farm And Home Expanding To Overton County
Byrdstown-based Country Farm and Home will be opening its second facility in Overton County later this year. Construction on the facility has already started off Highway 111 in Rickman. Country Farm and Home a locally owned, family operated Farm, Home, Building and Garden Center. Overton County Executive Ben Danner said it’s another addition for a […]
5 Republicans Vying For Governor Visit Upper Cumberland
The five Republican candidates for governor visited Algood Thursday night to share thoughts on the state’s future, especially in more rural areas. Kay White, Bill Lee, Beth Harwell, Randy Boyd and Diane Black spoke before a standing-room-only crowd for the Upper Cumberland’s Annual Reagan Day Dinner. Each of the candidates shared information on his/her background […]
Spencer To Vote On Liquor By Drink In November
The citizens of Spencer will get the chance to vote on liquor by the drink this November. The Spencer Town Council voted Thursday night to put the question to referendum. The council took no action on a new restaurant being built in Spencer that wanted to serve beer. Several citizens spoke against the proposal during […]
Cumberland Co Man Charged With TennCare Fraud
A Cumberland County man is charged with TennCare fraud in connection with selling prescription drugs he obtained using TennCare healthcare insurance benefits. The Office of Inspector General (OIG), with the assistance of the Crossville Police Department arrested James Wilson, 57, of Crossville. He is charged with using TennCare benefits to obtain the painkiller Oxycodone, a […]
Algood’s Fire Hall Expansion Includes Upgrades
Algood officials are excited about the benefits that the fire hall expansion project will bring. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the expansion will allow the town to purchase needed equipment and more engines, which should help lower Algood’s ISO rating. The ISO rating directly correlates with the price of homeowners insurance. “Our need for equipment […]
Volunteers Needed For Wall That Heals
The Putnam County Veterans Service Office needs a few volunteers when the Wall That Heals comes to Cookeville next month. The 375-foot replica of Washington D.C.’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will arrive April 17th at the Putnam County Sports Complex. “The volunteers will be guiding people at the wall itself and assisting people at the […]
UCHRA Investigation Should Be Complete In Next Few Days
An investigation into UCHRA practices and procedures under Executive Director Luke Collins should be complete in the next several days. That update came Thursday morning from UCHRA Attorney Danny Rader. The board that governs the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency, placed Collins on administrative leave with pay in February pending an independent investigation. Collins took […]
Tech Professor Disappointed In Oldham’s New Contract
Tennessee Tech Professor Dr. Josie McQuail said she hopes Dr. Phillip Oldham will listen to faculty concerns about TTU’s future. Oldham agreed to a five-year extension Thursday. McQuail said Oldham and the university’s governing board need to listen more closely to faculty. “They seem to forget that we are the experts in the classrooms and […]
