Celina Alderman Pass Emergency Purchase Of Sludge Bags
The Celina Board of Mayor and Aldermen Tuesday night approved purchasing special bags to remove some 12,000 tons of sludge from the sewer plant. The city and TDEC have entered into a consent order to fix issues at the sewer plant. As part of the order, sludge removal needs to be done by the end […]
White Board Of Education Faces $3.1 Million Budget Deficit
The White County Board of Education approaching a budget decision Thursday with a $3.1 million deficit in its new fiscal year budget. Director Kurt Dronebarger told the School Board during a work session Tuesday the district usually budgets to save money each year, but this year is a “terrible storm” of different financial problems facing […]
Algood’s Proposed Budget Leaves Property Tax Same
Algood’s proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year budget leaves property taxes unchanged. During a Monday night work session, Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison told City Council Members the city brings in some $400,000 annually in property tax revenue. Morrison said the budget includes 50-cent raises for city employees. “For the ’24-’25, I’m estimating revenues at $3.8 million,” […]
Livingston Approves Agreement For Water Readers
Livingston will install new automatic water readers to mitigate water loss issues. J.R. Wauford and Associates President Greg Davenport said the Monroe and Alpine areas have been identified to be the areas with the greatest need and will get the readers first. He said contractors will install zone readers that constantly listen for and identify […]
Byrdstown To Begin Blasting As Part Of Settling Basin Project
Byrdstown preparing to start a blasting project as part of a larger plan to create a $3.8 million settling basin for the city. Water Plant Superintendent Buster Harmon told Aldermen during their Monday meeting that the blasting is the next step as the city works to improve its wastewater system. Harmon said the crew handling […]
Warren Utility District Planning Spencer Improvements
The Warren County Utility District working on a strategy to improve the Spencer Water Department’s facilities once the acquisition becomes official. The system will change hands once the two sides ratify the agreement and the state approves it. Warren County Utility District President Glenn Mitchell said key staffers have been visiting Spencer regularly to find […]
Pickett Health Department To Expand Thanks To County-State Effort
The Pickett County Health Department will expand its facility, thanks to the joint effort of the county and state. Tennessee Department of Health Facilities Specialist Josh Gipson said there should be an architect chosen for the project by the end of January. Gipson said they could break ground on the project as soon as early […]
Calfkiller Water Project Approved To Expand Water To Eastern Putnam
Putnam County Commissioners gave final approval to the Calfkiller Water Project with bids coming in just slightly above the expected numbers. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said he was happy with the three bids that came in for the project, between $4 million and $4.4 million. The project will bring water to areas of eastern […]
Monterey Receives $1 Million Grant for Stormwater Drainage Projects
The city of Monterey will use a $1.178 million grant to improve stormwater drainage. The city applied for the competitive grant meant for resource protection back in August. Consulting Engineer Jerry Warren told the Board of Aldermen Monday night the money will help with some long-term issues, such as from Railroad Avenue to Industrial Avenue. […]
Algood Putting State Money To Use With Sewer Rehab Work
Algood will use new state ARP funds to continue its sewer rehabilitation project. The city received just under $723,000 in grant money from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the money will be used to fix some of the city’s biggest issues. “We knew the funding was coming and […]
