U.S. Representative Rose Wants More Federal Budget Cuts
Representative John Rose said the new federal budget has lots of good pieces, but wants to see more spending cuts. The Senate passed its version Tuesday. It includes increased spending for border security, defense, and energy production. Rose said the bill includes a spending cut of some $1.6 trillion, but some GOP legislators wanted more […]
Two UC Area Leaders Selected To Leadership TN Program
Tennessee Tech’s Dr. Robert Owens and local business owner Lisa Uhrik will be among the 50 leaders participating in this year’s Leadership Tennessee Signature Program. Leadership Tennessee unites leaders from the business, government, education and nonprofit sectors to analyze challenges faced across the state. The cohort will spend ten months traveling the state while coming […]
Cookeville Senior Center Denied More Funding From County
The Cookeville Senior Center expected to receive the same amount of county funding in the new fiscal year as it received this year. The center had requested more in this year’s budget. Center Director Maxine Frasier said the new money would have gone a long way in combating rising prices. Frasier said increased costs of […]
Blasting Underway On Caney Fork Water Treatment Project
Pit blasting underway for a project set to upgrade Spencer’s water facilities. Warren County Utility District General Manager Anthony Pelham said a new raw water intake pump station will be constructed, to take water from the Caney Fork. Pelham said Spencer’s water source is the city lake, which is full of organics, manganese, and iron. […]
Expert: Firework Injuries, Heat Illnesses Common This Week
With a full week of Independence Day activities and fireworks ahead, a local EMA Officer said it will be important to remain diligent to stay safe. Jackson County EMA Public Information Officer Derek Woolbright said heat related illness and dehydration are common this time of year. Woolbright said fireworks injuries are also common, especially if […]
Dual Enrollment Increasing Statewide, Locally; Trades Popular
Dual enrollment has increased at Tennessee Community Colleges and TCAT facilities some 86 percent in the last five years, 139 percent over the last decade. TCAT McMinnville’s Dual Enrollment Accreditation Coordinator Michele Chamberlain said dual enrollment programs allow students to earn college credit through their high school classes. Chamberlain said faster access to a career […]
Amateur Radio Vital, Field Day in Livingston Saturday
The Plateau Amateur Radio Club will introduce the community to the hobby and the group’s emergency work at a Field Day Event Saturday. Fred Roach said amateur radio provides a way to communicate using radio spectrum without reliance on modern technology. Roach said amateur radio was used during the floods in North Carolina and East […]
Nicole Wright Appointed DeKalb Clerk And Master
DeKalb County’s new Clerk and Master is Nicole Wright. Wright was appointed as clerk and master by Chancellor Ronald Thurman. Wright said the clerk and master’s primary responsibility is overseeing the Chancery Court System. “I’m really honored to receive this appointment from Chancellor Ronald Thurman,” Wright said. “I’m very humbled that he thinks that I […]
Goal Met, Livingston Wildcats Band Uniforms Due Late Fall
The Livingston Academy Marching Band has hit a positive note, reaching the fundraising goal for new uniforms. Band Director Gregory Dingwall said the band has been fundraising for two years. Dingwall said a large grant from manufacturing company Parker Hannifin helped the band meet the goal. “We put it out there, you know, advertised it […]
White Co Budget Committee In Recess, Needs More Input
The White County Budget Committee considered several new property tax rates at its meeting Tuesday, but ultimately decided to individually talk to Commissioners about what would pass. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the tax rate needs to be set at a minimum of $1.38 to cover county expenses. Finance Director Chad Marcum proposed a […]
