Fentress Asking Residents To Help Decorate County Courthouse
Fentress County is asking residents with an eye for photography to help decorate the renovated county courthouse. Executive Assistant Amanda Hicks said residents can send in new or old photos. Hicks said the only requirement is for the picture to be high-resolution. “What we really wanted to do was bring to life our community,” Hicks […]
Power Outages Reported With Snow
Power crews are out this Sunday morning across the Upper Cumberland working to restore power. Heavy wet snow blanketed the region overnight. Some ice also being reported on trees. Upper Cumberland Electric reports outages in the Buck Mountain, Silver Point, Rocky Point, Hawkins Crawford and Shipley School Road areas. Volunteer Energy reports more than 3,400 […]
Fentress County Nearing Completion On ADA Projects
Fentress County’s ADA compliance projects are about 70 to 80 percent complete. That is according to Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson who said they’ve been working on 21 buildings since October. Johnson said with the $1.2 million in state funding they’ve been able to address parks, ball fields, the senior center and the library. “Biggest […]
Former Fentress Clerk Has March Date For Theft, Forgery Charges
Former Fentress County Clerk Kellye Crabtree has until March 29 to reach a plea deal or go to trial. Crabtree faces four charges, stemming from accusations of misappropriating more than $239,000. Some Fentress County residents have raised concerns about delays in the case. “The COVID pandemic, the Supreme Court has just recently extended the suspension […]
Fentress Adding Portable Extraction Equipment to Fire Departments
Three Fentress County Fire Departments are getting vehicle extraction equipment. Jamestown Fire Chief Larry Cooper said the departments responded to 129 accidents last year. Cooper said this portable extraction equipment will allow better access for emergencies off main roads. Cooper said three trucks will be outfitted with the newly approved equipment. “We’ll work with the […]
Byrdstown In Talks Of Taking Over Pall Mall Utility District
Byrdstown’s Utility District could be expanding as talks of incorporating the Chanute-Pall Mall Utility District have began. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the Fentress County district has had trouble maintaining its lines, which started the discussion. “Being a small utility district, they’ve had a few situations,” Gibson said. “And it’s just became a little bit […]
Center For Peace And Valor Restoration Efforts Paused
The pandemic has put a pause on restoration efforts at the Sgt. Alvin C. York Center for Peace and Valor. Executive Director of the Sgt. York Patriotic Foundation Debbie York said she is still holding out hope that restoration can continue after the pandemic. However, she said the stop on restoration might result in changing […]
Fentress County Search Committee Formed After Cell Tower Complaints
Fentress County Commissioners will explore potential land-use rules on cell phone towers. County Commissioners heard concerns from two Fentress County residents this week, after a neighbor allowed a cell phone tower to be built on his property. Commissioners agreed to form a committee to look at the issue. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the […]
Fentress Commissioners Consider 4 Sites For Convenience Center
Four pieces of land will be considered for a new Clarkrange Convenience Center. Fentress County Commissioners heard proposals on the land Monday night. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said a decision needs to be made on the Clarkrange convenience center by April 7. Commissioners voted unanimously to spend more time looking at the properties submitted. […]
This Week: Pickett Applies For CDBG Funds, Fentress Purchases Rescue Gear
The Pickett County Board of Commissioners will meet via teleconference Monday. A resolution to apply for a Community Block Development Grant (CDBG) will be up for approval. Housing rehabilitation being the purpose of funding. Applications for the grant are due in February. The commission will also consider adopting the 2021-2022 budget calendar. Monday at 6:00, […]
