Fentress Schools Eliminate Audit Finding With Write-Offs
Fentress County addressing a longstanding audit finding following the county commission’s approval of liability write-offs tied to unresolved payroll accounts. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the write-offs stem from audit findings involving payroll liabilities that could not be matched to individuals, an issue that has appeared in audits for several years. “Basically, […]
Willie Doss Road Not Removed From Fentress Road List
Some Fentress County Residents upset after Commissioners voted to follow the planning commission’s recommendation to leave Willie Doss Road on the county road list The county recently widened the road from six feet to eleven feet. Resident Janice Potter said residents on the road are just asking for the road to be taken off the […]
Fentress Approve Helicopter Landing Zone Improvements
Fentress County will make improvements to a helicopter landing zone through its partnership with the UT Health System. The two entities will use an estimated $350,000 in federal funds to build a 75-foot by 75-foot pad for helicopters. UT Health System Representative Steve Clapp said the plan is to re-pour concrete to make the pad […]
Fentress County Commission Oppose Primary Election
Heated discussions Monday night as the Fentress County Commission passed a resolution opposing the installation of primary election for county positions. The local Republican Party called for a primary election as part of a statewide effort. Though the Commissioners’ resolution will not change that, Commissioner Benny Hughes questioned why newcomers want to change the county’s […]
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 To Get Prices For New System, Upgrade Coverage
Fentress County Commission gave approval Monday night to the County’s Public Safety Departments to search for a new radio system. Fentress County EMS Director Daniel Coleman told the commission that over the last year and a half, the radio system has deteriorated. Coleman said in certain areas of the county, responders have to walk back […]
