Fentress County Set To Appoint New Sheriff In March
Fentress County will look to appoint a new sheriff in March. The County Commission voted to set the deadline for qualifications for March 2 and the appointment date on March 23. The county has 120 days from the day the resignation letter from former Sheriff Michael Reagon was received. County Attorney Leslie Ledbetter said the […]
Fentress Commissioners Approves Inmate Health Services
Fentress County Commissioners approved a contract renewal with TK Health for Fentress County Inmate Health Services. The county has used the provider since 2021. The commission previously had concerns about some of the clauses in the contract regarding mental health services. County Attorney Leslie Ledbetter said the clauses have been addressed and that she is […]
Old Pile Road Removed From Fentress County Road List
Fentress County will remove Old Pile Road, on the outskirts of Jamestown, from the county road list. Fentress County Road Superintendent Rayn Reed requested to remove the road from the county road list. “This hasn’t been maintained since I’ve been in office,” Reed said. “Going back to at least 20 years ago, that’s the oldest […]
Fentress Changes Drug Testing Policy
Fentress County has updated its drug testing policy determining the deadline for those subject to a test based on reasonable suspicion.
