Sparta To Hand Out Free Carbon Monoxide Detectors
A new TVA grant will provide free carbon monoxide detectors to Sparta residents. The Sparta Mayor and Aldermen Board authorized a $7,000 match for the Community Care Grant. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can be lethal when undetected in a home. Mayor Jerry Lowery said over the last three years, the city […]
Payne Top Vote Getter For Sparta Aldermen
Judy Payne and Brent Young retain Sparta Aldermen seats while Hoyt Jones will replace Brian Jones for the final seat. A total of 1,322 residents voted Thursday. Payne led the voting with 28.2 percent. Hoyt Jones received 27 percent. Brent Young received 22.6 percent, and Brian Jones finished fourth with 22.1 percent. Six votes separated […]
Cookeville City Council Candidates Weigh In On Community Issues
Growth, growing pains, diversity, police and fire coverage, the future of Cookeville Regional, and the need to elect the mayor individually…some of the issues discussed by the 11 candidates for Cookeville City Council Tuesday night. The 11 candidates participated in a 90-minute forum where residents had the chance to ask questions of concern. Candidate Dee […]
