Special Advocates To Support White, Van Buren Fosters
White and Van Buren Counties launching a new Court Appointed Special Advocates program to provide foster children with dedicated volunteers. General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge John Meadows said the non-profit organization recruits and trains community members to serve as representatives for children in state custody and represent their best interests throughout the legal process. […]
White County Employees, Residents Call For EMS Support
With the backdrop of a White County fire that stretched resources this week, several White County residents and employees asked the Budget Committee to consider prioritizing pay raises and resources for first responders. A Monday Sparta structure fire left three children and their father with burn injuries. Every Sparta and White County ambulance was on […]
White County Gets Law Enforcement Drone, Deputies Licensed
A new, grant funded police drone being utilized by the White County Sheriff’s Department in an effort to expand the department’s capabilities. Lieutenant James Blankenship said the Vantage Robotics drone has a thermal imaging camera. It will be used primarily for search and rescue, or high risk situations. Blankenship said there are some legal limitations […]
Attorney Danny Rader To Assist Livingston In City Attorney Search
Livingston will engage in the services of attorney Danny Rader to help procure a counsel position for the city. This after Attorney John Meadows left the position last month. Rader said the best way to find a candidate is to advertise to the media and to the Tennessee Municipal Lawyers Association. He said other communities […]
Livingston Gets Legal Opinion On Mandating City Employee Vaccines
Livingston Mayor Curtis Hayes asked for a legal opinion on mandating vaccinations for city employees. Hayes said City Attorney John Meadows does not recommend the city taking any action. Meadows recommendation stated recent Tennessee law does not allow vaccine mandates from the city. Hayes said at the end of the day, COVID if affecting the […]
Livingston Passes First Reading Defining Mayor’s Hiring Powers, Nepotism
Livingston approved the first reading of charter changes allowing the city mayor to hire and suspend employees without board approval. Department heads would be exempt from the change approved Monday night. The city also approved the first reading of changes to its nepotism policy. City Attorney John Meadows addressed changes the board requested last month. […]
