Baxter Fire Chief Requests New Communication System
Baxter will consider the purchase of a new radio communication system after Fire Chief Matthew White made the request during Thursday night’s Aldermen meeting. The council authorized White to secure bids for a system. White said the Fire Department’s current system is old and causes him safety concerns. “We’ve got to do something,” White said. […]
Baxter Experiences Gas Leak On Main Street
Baxter officials responded Thursday morning to a gas leak at the intersection of Main Street and 4th Avenue. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said the leak began after a contractor disrupted the line while digging. White said the leak was severe but only lasted for a short amount of time. “Currently, the leak has been […]
Rain And State Title Game Pushed Baxter Christmas Parade To Monday
The Baxter Christmas Parade has been pushed to Monday amid weather concerns and Upperman Football playing for a state championship. Parade organizer Chelsey Stanton said rain appears to be a possibility Friday and rain limited attendance at last year’s event. Stanton said with a large portion of the community heading to Chattanooga for the high […]
Putnam And Baxter Fire Crews Extinguish Ditty Rd. Brush Fire
Baxter and Putnam County fire crews have extinguished a Ditty Road brush fire Tuesday afternoon. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said crews responded to a property near the city limits at about 2:00 p.m. “There was no structures that were involved,” White said. “The gentlemen who owns the property appeared to be where he had […]
