Fentress Sheriff Decertification Hearing Moved To October
The state’s Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission Thursday, opted to delay the decertification hearing for Fentress County Sheriff Michael Reagon until October. Reagon is facing decertification on allegations of falsifying reports. Reagon allegedly asked a subordinate to complete a multi-hour online training in his place. Decertification would mean Reagon would not be allowed to […]
Fentress Community House Celebrates First Year In Service
The Community House in Fentress County has spent its first year of service building out the infrastructure of the foundation. Executive Director Rachel Kerr said the Community House offered warming facilities in the winter and the Refresh and Refuel outreach over the summer. Kerr said people’s support for the Community House was this first year’s […]
Clarkrange High Is TCAT Accredited, Culinary First Program
Clarkrange High School is now accredited with TCAT, allowing the school to hold TCAT classes on its campus. Clarkrange Principal Jason Bradley said the school will soon offer an evening culinary class. Bradley said the culinary classes will be open to adult learners and students on certain weeknights. Bradley said opportunities like this are big […]
127 Yard Sale Originated In Fentress, Begins Thursday
The 127 Yard Sale, the world’s longest yard sale, returns for its 29th year this week. Fentress County Chamber Executive Director Jacob Rosenbaum said the 695 mile yard sale is headquartered in Fentress County. Rosenbaum said the idea came from a former County Mayor in the mid 90’s. “Fentress County Executive Mike Walker got together […]
Fentress $2.2 Million ARP Project To Help Northern Residents
The Fentress County Utility District will soon begin work on an estimated $2.2 million ARP project. Fentress County Utility District General Manager Lynn Delk said the project includes a new long-distance water line and pumping station for the north portion of the utility district’s water system. Delk said that portion of the system has not […]
Sentencing For Former Fentress Commissioner Moved
A sentencing hearing for former Fentress County Commissioner Mark Crabtree moved to September Monday. Crabtree resigned as a county commissioner last December after he was indicted on charges of stealing an estimated $22,000. Crabtree has been charged with one count of theft over $10,000, one count of forgery over $10,000, and one count of fraudulent […]
Commission Increases Fentress Coroner Investigation Rates
The Fentress County Commission has approved increased death investigator rates for the county coroner. Fentress County Coroner Dr. Chad Conatser said his team currently charges $50 per case. Conatser said he feels like $50 per case is not fair. “Anything where we send out an autopsy is gonna require multiple days’ worth of work,” Conatser […]
Fentress Hosting Public Hearing To Increase County Revenues
Fentress County will host a public hearing Monday in hopes of getting ideas from the public on ways to increase county revenue. The public hearing comes after the county opted not to raise property taxes this year. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said property taxes and a private act are the only ways for the […]
Jamestown Set To Begin $2.2M Water Intake Upgrade
Jamestown has received the go-ahead from the Fentress County Commission to begin an estimated $2.2 million project to upgrade the city’s water intake. Jamestown Water Superintendent Jacob Burke said the intake will receive brand-new electrical wiring, controls, a new electrical building, and a backup generator. Burke said the system outdated. “You know, how things change […]
Fentress Sees Property And Liability Insurance Costs Increase
Fentress County will see an increase in cost for property and casualty insurance as well as workers compensation insurance for the incoming fiscal year. County Commissioners selected a new option of insurance that contains a $5,000 deductible for property and $2,500 deductible on general liability and comprehensive and collision for vehicles. Insurance Advisor Jessica Parrott […]
