Clay Meeting With USDA On Jail Loan Went Well
Clay County officials said a meeting went well with USDA on a possible $15 million loan for a new jail. Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the county applied for a $7.5 million loan a few years ago but was unable to use the loan after bids for the jail came in significantly higher than […]
Overton Appraisal Notices Arriving, Values Increasing
Overton County property owners will soon find notices in their mailbox showing the latest state-mandated appraisal for their property. Overton County Property Assessor Kara Boone said state officials spent most of last year in her office reviewing property deeds needed to make the every five-year appraisal. “I am actually expecting all of our residential properties, […]
Baxter Hires Police Officer For Extra Overnight Security
The Baxter Police Department has hired a needed officer to help cover the midnight shift. Baxter Police Chief Al Reyes said the aldermen gave the police department permission to hire an officer so that the department would have more than one officer on duty for the midnight shift. Reyes said the extra help due to […]
UC Financial Advisor Said Tariff Uncertainty Stock Market
Another tough day for the stock market Wednesday as the Dow lost nearly 700 points and the NASDAQ dropped some three percent. Local Financial Advisor Adam Cunningham said concerns over the Trump Administration’s tariffs is one reason for the decline. Cunningham said the changing tariff plans have created an uncertainty within the stock market. “I […]
Qualls Named New Livingston Academy Football Coach
Livingston Academy has announced Assistant Coach Kaleb Qualls as the school’s next head football coach. Qualls replaces former head coach Matthan Houser, who resigned for personal reasons. Livingston Academy Principal Richard Melton said the committee felt like Qualls was the best fit for the job. “Well, it’s always best to go in-house if you can, […]
Upperman Softball Growing Need For Hitting Facility
Upperman High School’s Head Softball Coach Beau Winningham said there is a growing need for an indoor hitting facility. Currently, the Upperman Softball team has nowhere to practice, traveling to a local hitting facility in order to practice hitting. Winningham said sometimes the team shows up to the facility and all cages are booked. Winningham […]
UC Governments See Increase In Dues To UCDD
The UCDD Executive Board approved a measure Wednesday to increase the annual dues each county and municipality pays the agency. Executive Director Mark Farley said the dues are calculated based on the most recent census count. Currently, each entity pays 26 cents per person to the agency. Farley said it will increase a to 31 […]
Baxter Aldermen Table Budget, Tax Revenue Down
Baxter Aldermen tabled a decision Tuesday night on next fiscal year’s budget as they attempt to balance revenues and expenses. City Recorder Sharon Carlile requested that the aldermen table the decision. Mayor Danny Holmes said the aldermen continue to work to find the funds in the budget for employee raises. “We are within $300,000 coming […]
Byrdstown Water Plant Project Passes First State Review
Byrdstown’s $3.8 million Water Plant Project passed its first state review. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said he was pleased with the results. Gibson said the first review is a way for the state to tabs on the project. “They are gonna come in and they are gonna look at and see if the progress of […]
Highland Rim Kindergartner 3rd In State Essay Contest
Highland Rim Academy Kindergarten Student Mateo Podesta placed third in the K-2nd grade division in the Secretary of State’s Civics Essay Contest. Highland Rim Academy Director of Advancement Casey Overstreet said the youngest students were asked to draw a picture and write a few sentences about the difference between fact and opinion. Overstreet said Podesta […]
