Byrdstown Awaiting Permit For Paradise View Project
The next phase of construction for the Paradise View Development on Dale Hollow Lake in Byrdstown will begin soon, pending a permit. The development will bring new condos and homes to Byrdstown. Mayor Sam Gibson said land for the condos has been cleared. Engineer Zeda Hillis said the next phase could begin soon. “We’ve sent […]
Byrdstown Repairing Wastewater Plant Headworks
The Byrdstown Board of Alderman approved an emergency expenditure of some $34,000 Monday night to rebuild the headworks at the wastewater plant. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the wastewater plant separates solid waste from the water with a series of chains, which have been damaged. Gibson said the plant is still in use, but failure […]
Pickett’s Cravens To Resign as Baseball Head Coach
Pickett County baseball head coach Jamie Cravens has announced his resignation at the end of the season.
Basketball Regional Semifinals, Teams Next Step
The men’s and women’s basketball semifinals will see conclusions reached very soon.
Pickett Baseball Welcomes Seniors As Season Cranks Up
The Pickett County Bobcats recently saw their basketball seniors return to practices.
Pickett Ends Season in State Quarterfinals, Losing 56-39
The Pickett County Bobcats boys’ basketball team lost to Hillcrest Wednesday afternoon 56-39.
Pickett Prepares for State Quarterfinal Battle
The Pickett County Bobcats will clash in the Class 1A state quarterfinals Wednesday afternoon against Hillcrest.
Blue Devils 4-2 Behind Defensive Unit
The Jackson County Blue Devils have outscored their last two opponents 63-0 and head coach Sean Loftis said his team has not begun to peak. Following a 35-7 loss to Clay County, the Westmoreland Eagles hung 51 unanswered points on the Blue Devils in week for. In the eight quarters since, Jackson County has not […]
Drawings Underway For Pickett Health Facility
Architects are working on the final drawings of the new building for the Pickett County Health Department. Tennessee Health Commissioner Ralph Alvarado said they are looking for ways to create efficiency in the new space that will allow the department to function more smoothly. Alvarado said that although several nearby counties are working on similar […]
Pickett Hosting Hull Return Concert In August
Pickett County’s own Sierra Hull set to return home for a special concert this August. Pickett County Tourism Coordinator April Haden said East Port Marina ownership wanted to have a concert and thought no better person to have perform than Sierra Hull. “She’s reaching out and doing the lineup and bringing in a lot of […]
