Warren County Unified Team Wins State Championship
The Warren County Pioneers concluded their unified basketball state tournament last weekend.
Comptroller Finds No Major Issues In Warren Audit
The State Comptrollers Office found five issues with Warren County’s year-end audit, in a report this week. Four of the findings came in the Finance Director’s office. The county did not properly reconcile some general ledger payroll liability accounts. The office did not solicit competitive bids on some purchases. Issues with time records found for […]
Crossville Wildlife Manager Named Biologist Of Year
A wildlife manager based in Crossville recently named Biologist of the Year by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency’s Fisheries Division.
Basketball Official Training Classes To Begin
Local basketball officials will hold free classes to train and recruit new referees for the upcoming middle school and high school basketball seasons. The one-hour class will be held at various high schools in the region starting August 7th through September 16th. Organizer Luke Dycus of Crow Hop Officiating has spent 17 years officiating basketball […]
UCSN: HS Football Coaches Staying Busy
As the Friday night lights loom large, head coaches across the Upper Cumberland are spending their summers getting their teams physically and mentally ready for the season ahead. After a successful 8-4 campaign last season, Cookeville High School head coach Taylor Hennigan has leaned into his philosophy of togetherness and resilience. “We talked about love […]
Warren Executive Dismisses Animal Control Director
Warren County has dismissed Animal Control and Adoption Center Director Sherri Bradley from her duties due to insubordination and records management. County Executive Terry Bell said Bradley took great care of the animals. Bell said they had an issue with keeping records for quite some time. “We’ve been having issues for months and months at […]
Mayfield Lumber Receives $250,000 In TUFF Funding
Warren County’s Mayfield Lumber Company is receiving some $250,000 from the Tennessee Urban Farm and Forestry (TUFF) cost share program. Owner David Mayfield said they will be using the funds to construct a building to hold much of the timber they process and protect it from the elements. Mayfield said the building will also slightly […]
Waste Management Begins Takeover Process
Waste Management has begun the hiring process as the takeover of the White County Landfill now underway. Area Director of Disposal Operations Don Gentilcore said he is excited to bring innovative opportunities to the county. He said new employees will begin onboarding when the sale closes in early July. “We have several other landfills that […]
Warren Budget: Employee Raises, No Tax Change
Warren County’s proposed budget includes $2,500 raises for all full-time staff and no change to property tax. County Executive Terry Bell credits conservative spending for the county’s ability to offer pay bumps and build on its existing general fund balance. He said part-time employees will receive $1,250 raises. Bell said this was a smooth year […]
Warren Teen Court Program Providing Opportunities
Warren County’s Teen Court Program tries to create opportunities for students who are interested in Law Enforcement. In the program, students decide the fate of a juvenile’s status or delinquent offense instead of a judge. The program is designed to provide valuable courtroom experience to teenage students. General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge Ryan Moore […]
