New State Fiscal Guidelines Will Help Schools Like White
New guidelines designed to help local school systems maintain fiscal responsibility fit well within what local systems are doing already. The Comptroller’s Office offers 10 steps to plan responsibly, meet legal requirements, and build long-term financial stability. White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said as decreased enrollment numbers in public schools lead to less […]
District Attorney Tayloe Appointed To Lead Nabors Decision
District Attorney Bryant Dunaway said Shari Tayloe has been appointed as the outside prosecutor to lead the investigation into Putnam County Mayoral Candidate Wayne Nabors. Dunaway requested the appointment after recusing his office from the case. Dunaway stepped away from the probe because of his long-standing relationship with Nabors and a personal donation made to […]
Study Shows UC Judicial Districts Have Enough Judges
A new study shows the Upper Cumberland is the only region statewide with enough judges to handle the caseloads,. According to the completed by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, Judicial District 13 is staffed at 1.50 judges above the level needed to manage its current caseload, while Judicial District 8 is staffed 0.01 judges above its […]
White County Commissioners Get Update On Fire Dept Policies
White County Commissioners heard from local fire department officials Monday night about policy changes in the aftermath of a theft case involving the Mt Gilead Department and the Firefighters Association. Fire Chief Matt McBride told Steering Committee B all bank transactions involving either organization now require both himself and the department’s secretary to be present. […]
Pea Ridge Fire Department Not Taking Calls Currently
Clay County Officials holding Community Safety Meetings to update the public on the future of the Pea Ridge Fire Department. Clay County Emergency Management Director Kyle Haney said the Tennessee Fire Marshall’s office no longer recognizes the Pea Ridge Fire Department after a pattern of systematic flaws. Haney said he hopes the meetings help to […]
Warren Utility District Not Able To Fully Serve Spencer
Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green found that the Warren County Utility District would not be able to fully serve the Spencer Water Utility District. Green shared excerpts of a 330-page engineering report with the Spencer Board of Aldermen Thursday. Green said the distance to Warren County’s water source and the price impact to customers does not […]
Livingston Police Chief Greg Etheredge Suspended By Aldermen
The Livingston Board of Aldermen voted 3-2 to immediately suspend Police Chief Greg Etheredge for three weeks without pay Monday night. The decision comes after at least $27,000 missing from the police department as well as several evidence-related issues found by the State Comptroller’s Office. Alderman Chris Speck made the motion for the length of […]
Dunaway To Determine If Allegations Against Looper Are Criminal
District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway is investigating if allegations made against Overton County Clerk Victoria Looper are criminal. The State Comptroller’s Office released an investigation on Looper in April finding that she altered vehicle titles for personal loans. Dunaway said the findings are currently under review. “That’s the thought process and the evaluation that we’re […]
Son Of Overton Clerk Says Allegations By Comptroller’s Office Are False
The son of Overton County Clerk Victoria Looper said his mother did not create fake titles that a State Comptroller’s investigation alleges. Chase Looper spoke on his mother’s behalf Thursday. Her attorney advised against speaking about the investigation. Chase Looper said the titles used as collateral on bank loans came from a family friend. “She […]
Former Fentress County Deputy Indicted After Misuse Of County-Issued Card
The state comptrollers office wants Fentress County deputies to turn in receipts. That, after a former deputy allegedly more than $8,000 in personal gas charges. Director of Communications John Dunn said the investigation began last year after Fentress County officials reported questionable gas purchases. “Our investigators noted about $8,800 worth of inappropriate transactions,” Dunn said. […]
