White Commissioners Approve Opioid Abatement Funds
White County Commissioners approved allocating a total of $200,000 in opioid abatement funds to support local organizations and programs tackling the crisis. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the funds must be used to help with the opioid issues in the county, as they are from a federal lawsuit and not taxpayer dollars. A constituent […]
White Co. Schools Approves MOU For Central View Building
The White County School Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the White County Sheriff’s Office for use of the Central View Elementary property. White County Sheriff Steve Page requested last month to renovate the old building so the sheriff’s office could use it as a substation and training facility. School Board Member Jayson McDonald […]
School Board: Time For Decisions On Old Central View
Some members of the White County School Board believe it is time to look for ways to re-purpose the old Central View Elementary building. This comes on the heels of the White County Sheriff’s Office requesting access to the building to use it as a training facility. School Board Member Jayson McDonald said there’s been […]
White County Sheriff Wants School Property For Training
The White County School Board agreed Thursday night to allow the sheriff’s office to use the old Central View Elementary School building as a training facility. White County Sheriff Steve Page said the sheriff’s office is in desperate need of a building to train for active shooter scenarios. Page said the sheriff’s office currently trains […]
Hiker Safety: Stay On Course And Travel With Others
An increase in hiker rescues reported by the White County Sheriff’s Office serves as a remainder to prepare for your excursion. State Parks Program and Education Director Rob Barrett said the most important rule is to not hike alone. “You should always hike with somebody or at least give a hiking plan to a trusted […]
Community Raises Needed Funds To Armor White Co K-9 Raid
White County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Raid will receive a new, custom-fitted bulletproof vest through community donations. Keeping K-9’s in Kevlar raised more than $2,500 to purchase the body armor. White County K-9 Supervisor Jake Simmons said the non-profit and community support goes a long way. “We had a ton of people in the community that […]
White Co Sheriff’s Office Providing Candy X-Rays Halloween Night
The White County Sheriff’s Office offering free scans to prevent potential hazardous items in children’s candy on Halloween night. Sheriff Steve Page said from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., parents and kids can bring their candy to the Justice Center to be x-rayed. “We’ve actually just started doing it this year,” Page said. “We have […]
Free Car Seat Replacements, Inspections In White County.
Free car seat inspections and seats are available in White County today at Gary Maxwell Insurance. The group Safe Journey is hosting the event from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Event Volunteer Kim Creasy said Safe Journey works with the White County Sheriff’s Department and uses grants to provide replacement car seats. “If they don’t […]
White Co Sheriff Dept Receives First Drug Vehicle
The White County Sheriff’s Office will have a new way to fight drug transportation thanks to a drug interdiction vehicle. County Commissioners voted Monday to amend the Drug Control Fund to purchase the undercover drug car. Sheriff Steve Page said this will be the county’s first. “It’ll be a car that’ll be used for specific […]
