HRS Amends House Rules Including Rent Calculation
Highlands Residential Services has amended its house rules policy, part of which will change how the housing authority calculates tenant rent rates. Executive Director Chris Cassetty said in the past, when a tenant’s income changed, the housing authority would have to recalculate the rate immediately. Cassetty said new HUD regulations will not change the rent […]
Homelessness: Overall Numbers Steady, Young Rising
While the number of homeless across the Upper Cumberland remained consistent over the last year, homelessness among young adults has risen. Homeless Programs Advocate Vivian Walker said the total number of homeless people surveyed in the January around 600, similar to last year’s results. “We’re seeing, probably the biggest thing, is there’s a huge increase, […]
Sparta Housing Authority Says Treatment Of White, Van Buren Residents Equal
The Sparta Housing Authority released a statement declaring that the organization strictly obeys federal regulations and has additional policies to establish equality for all. The statement comes after some Spencer officials expressed concern last month about how Van Buren County residents are being handled by the authority. Those officials said they saw White County residents […]
$628,000 Grant for Baxter Sewer Repair
Baxter will repair its sewer system through a $628,000 Community Development Block Grant. Baxter Mayor John Martin said this grant will help fix an leaking pipes within the system sewer system. “We’re gonna utilize that $628,000 dollars to camera our systems,” Martin said. “To do repairs to try to alleviate some of the water that’s […]
