Sparta To Approve Zoning For New School
A vote by the Sparta Board of Mayor and Alderman will clear the way for a new Findlay Elementary Thursday. The board will hold the first reading of a zoning ordinance during its regular meeting. White County Schools Director Kurt Dronebarger said the property next to the current Findlay Elementary was zoned industrial because of […]
Two Flown For Treatment Following Crab Orchard Motorcycle Crash
A motorcycle rider and passenger were flown for advanced medical treatment following an accident in Cumberland County’s Crab Orchard Tuesday. The identity of the rider and passenger weren’t released, but authorities say they sustained multiple injuries. The motorcycle reportedly collided with a truck. The identity and condition of the truck driver is unknown. The motorcycle […]
WCSD Hiring 10 New Correctional Officers
The White County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a few good officers. The sheriff’s department posted an ad for 10 correctional officers on its Facebook page Wednesday afternoon. The new officers are part of a settlement between Sheriff Oddie Shoupe and the White County Commission. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county is now […]
Robinson: Taxes Won’t Go Up For Shoupe Settlement
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said taxes won’t have to be raised to support the settlement between the county commission and Sheriff Oddie Shoupe. “As of right now, the amount we settled on, we’re not anticipating any tax increase, this straps us to the limit, as a matter of fact there’ll be, some other […]
Pody Joins Senate Special Election Race
There’s a GOP race for Sen. Mae Beavers’ former senate seat. Current state Rep. Mark Pody has joined the Republican primary. Steve Wilson, a Wilson County Republican, turned in his petition to run last week. The qualifying deadline is noon on September 28. At this point, no Democrats have entered the race. The primary will be […]
State: Beware Flood-Damaged Cars
State officials have warned residents to beware buying used cars from hurricane-battered areas. State law says saltwater damaged vehicles can’t be titled in Tennessee, they can only be used for parts. Maggart Tire mechanic Paul Keller said that’s because of corrosion. “You get a lot of water, a lot of ocean water up in your […]
DeKalb Teachers Taking On Higher Health Insurance Premiums
The DeKalb County Board of Education has approved a state mandated 7-percent health insurance increase. The school system will not be absorbing the increase, meaning higher costs will be passed on to teachers. About 40 educators met Tuesday evening to voice their concerns. They would like the board to reconsider its decision and come up […]
Don’t Eat Raw Or Undercooked Poultry
An online fascination with eating raw meats may not be a great idea. Putnam County Extension Agent Michelle Parrot said it’s particularly a bad idea to consume raw or undercooked chicken. “That is one thing that we have very strict guidelines on for food safety and that’s eating raw or undercooked poultry or poultry products […]
White Co. Commission Offers Shoupe Settlement
The White County Commission approved an offer to settle Sheriff Oddie Shoupe’s lawsuit. Shoupe filed suit against the White County Commission in August 2016. Commissioner Al Klee said the group voted to offer a settlement at its regular meeting Monday. “I thought it was kind of a close vote, there were 14 of us present, […]
Putnam Co. Fair Attendance Drops This Year
The Putnam County fair had a lower attendance this year. A total of 48, 714 people attended the fair this year, which is down 5.6 percent from last year’s attendance. Fair Board President John Allen said a couple days of bad weather can be blamed for the lower attendance. “It’s because of the rain and […]
