Fentress Will Refurbish Old Ag Building
The Fentress County Commission approved a resolution to pay for the refurbishment of the old ag building to house the county’s workforce development and adult education programs. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said Monday the project is necessary because there is not enough space in the Board of Education building where the programs currently exist. Finance […]
Fentress Approves MOUs Required For SRO Funding
Fentress County has approved two separate memorandums of understanding to fund school resource officers throughout the county. Finance Director Tyler Arms said both agreements involved the sheriff’s department, one for York Institute and the other for the Fentress County Board of Education. Arms said the memorandums will allow them access to a grant that provides […]
This Week: Pandhandling Public Hearing, Exam Waiver
The Overton County Commission will elect and appoint a chairman Monday night. The commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. The donation of surplus police supplies and vehicles will also be up for approval. The Fentress County Board of Education will consider contracting an attorney for the school board when they meet Monday after a work […]
School Board Changes In Fentress Election
The people of Fentress County voted for change on the Board of Education. Only one incumbent running opposed retained her seat. Kathryn S. Williams was re-elected in District 5, defeating James Murphy 383-334. The only other incumbent retaining their seat was Felicia Owens Garrett in District 3 who received 458 complementary votes. In District 1, […]
