White County Board Authorizes Fire Department Transfer
The White County Director Of Schools will begin the process to deed school-owned properties currently housing volunteer fire departments back to the county government. School Board Chair Bob Young introduced the proposal after discussions with County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson concerning the cleanest way to help the departments at BonDeCroft, Central View, and Cassville. Young […]
New White County Convenience Center Set To Open Soon
White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the newly relocated Central View Convenience Center is set to open soon. The convenience center had been located inside the landfill. It has been closed since November. Robinson said the new facility on Gum Mountain Road will open soon. “Well, I spoke with the engineer today, actually,” Robinson […]
UC County Ballots Set For May Election After Deadline
The qualifying deadline passed on Thursday for candidates seeking to run in this year’s county election, officially setting the field for the upcoming ballot in May. In Putnam County, Incumbent Randy Porter will face Ryan Dalton and Wayne Nabors in the race for county mayor. Incumbent Eddie Farris will face Darrin Stout in August for […]
White County Discuss Possible Property Tax Freeze
White County Commissioners discussed the possibility of adopting a property tax freeze during Monday night’s committee meetings. A property freeze act would allow the county to freeze the property taxes to a specific base amount, primarily for low-income seniors and disabled individuals. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he began looking into a property tax […]
White County Considers Disbanding Parks And Rec Committee
White County Commissioners will consider disbanding the Parks and Recreation sub-committee once the county hires a permanent director. The sub-committee has handled parks and recreation duties over the past few years, since the county has not had a parks and rec director. Commissioner Roger Mason said with the county hiring a parks and rec director, […]
White County Fails To Sell Rock House Property To State
White County Commissioners failed to pass a resolution to sell an estimated 20-acre property that surrounds the Rock House State Historic Site. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county purchased the property a year ago. The plan was to sell it to the state for the estimated $240,000 the county paid. Though the vote […]
Commissioners Disagree On Budget Board, Golden Quits
Budget tensions carry over Monday night as the White County Commission failed to form a new budget committee and Commissioner Becky Golden said she quit the board. Commissioner Derrick Hutchings voiced concerns about Golden being on the budget committee after she previously stated in a public meeting she did not understand numbers. Commissioner TK Austin […]
Special Flag To Be Flown At White County Courthouse
A special flag from a local serviceman’s deployment will be flown at the White County Courthouse for the next few weeks until it is retired next month. National Guard Sergeant Bradly Goforth just returned home from a deployment in the Middle East. Goforth said the flag was given to him by his platoon leader. It […]
Mayors Concerned About Unknowns In Commodity Transition
Several City and County Mayors voiced concerns Wednesday morning about rural counties’ ability to receive food following the state take over of UCHRA’s commodity program. Three food banks, including Second Harvest, will take over the program in October after a decision by the state. UCHRA Executive Director Mark Farley said the Middle Tennessee region lacks […]
Many Commissioners Involved In New White County Budget
The White County Budget Committee received needed input from other Commissioners Monday night in trying to find a budget plan that would pass. With a fast approaching deadline and a warning from the Comptroller, Commissioners found some common ground on key issues like employee raises. Commissioner Chris Brewington said he wanted raise amounts to be […]
