Former Jamestown Mayor Found Dead At Big South Fork
The body of former Mayor Lyndon Baines was found Thursday at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Baines was last seen leaving his home on a motorcycle Sunday. Park rangers located the vehicle at a campsite in the park. They attempted to check on Baines’ welfare and found him deceased inside a tent. […]
Former Jamestown Mayor Lyndon Baines Reported Missing
Former Jamestown Mayor Lyndon Baines reported missing after not returning home from a motorcycle ride. Jamestown Police Detective Jason Duncan said Baines left his home distraught around 3:00 p.m Sunday. Duncan said his wife reported him missing on Tuesday. “He’ll go on these rides when things are bothering him, or when he starts having things […]
Jamestown Hoping To Finish Splash Pad And Pool Renovations By Fall
Jamestown has approved a bid for its new splash pad and pool renovations. City Recorder Gail Dishmon said this is something that the town and the board of alderman have been trying to accomplish since they were approved a TDEC grant in 2018. She said that the bid came in more than double the original […]
Hall Family Pharmacy In Jamestown Recognized For Community Work And Leadership
Philip Hall, owner of Hall Family Pharmacy in Jamestown, has been recognized by the American Pharmacists Association Foundation as its pharmacist of the year. Hall called the honor as humbling. “Whenever we came into our market our market was plagued with prescription drug abuse,” Hall said. “So, we immediately came in and wanted to be […]
14th Annual Jamestown Community Concert This Saturday
Jamestown will host its 14th annual Community Concert this Saturday. Event organizer and performer Justin Miller said that the event at the Jamestown Community Center will feature about 2 and a half hours of Elvis, country, and Christmas music. He said that the concert is free, but asks that attendees bring a new toy for […]
State Fire Marshal’s Office Hears Needs Of UC Volunteer FD
The Muddy Pond Volunteer Fire Department identified funding as its main need to the state Fire Marshal’s Office Friday. State officials visited Overton volunteer fire fighters as their first stop of several across the region. Fire Prevention Assistant Commissioner Gary Farley said he will bring the feedback to Nashville. “We’re going to be doing a […]
Work Starting To Upgrade Jamestown Water Treatment Plant
Jamestown began updates to its water treatment plant on Thursday. Chief Financial Officer Gail Dishmon said the work will be done in phases, this portion replaces the plant’s control system. Dishmon said the quicker this work can be completed, the quicker they can apply for more grant funding. “We’re putting in for other grants as […]
One New Fentress Chamber Leader Has Vision For Future
The Fentress County Chamber of Commerce’s new Tourism and Membership Director Seth Vaughn has big goals for the county. Vaughn said that his focus is growing business development in areas like Clarkrange with restaurant and entertainment options. Vaughn said he and chamber leadership want to create opportunities to leave a lasting impression on visitors. “One […]
Rose Working To Fund Fentress ER Equipment
U.S. Congressman John Rose is working to secure federal funding to get equipment for Fentress County’s standalone ER. That is according to Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson. Johnson said that Rose and his team came and toured the facility this week. “It will actually be a large impact on our rural medicine in Fentress County,” […]
Fentress Gets Approval For Standalone ER
Fentress County and UT-Medical have received approval from the state to establish its standalone ER in Jamestown. The facility will include nine treatment rooms, including one trauma room. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said after nearly two years without a hospital, an accomplishment was reached, proving the naysayers wrong. “It’s just a good day for us […]
