White County Animal Shelter Manager Urges Relocation
Severe overcrowding and limited space at the White County Animal Shelter prompting calls for a larger facility and a more visible location to better care for abandoned and stray animals. White County Animal Shelter Manager Brooke Childress said the current facility is operating beyond its capacity with approximately 35 to 40 dogs housed in only […]
White County Sheriff Seeks Funding For New Drones
The White County Sheriff’s Office will pursue grant funding to establish a drone program to assist with search and rescue operations, crash scene investigations and the pursuit of fleeing suspects. White County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant James Blankenship said the agency currently owns no drones and lacks the local funding necessary to purchase the technology. “Within […]
White County Schools Maintenance Prepares Busy Summer
White County Schools will be busy this summer with renovation projects ranging from classroom conversions at the high school to flooring and playground upgrades. Transportation and Maintenance Director Randy Alley said the department is transforming two high school classrooms into a dedicated culinary arts space featuring new flooring and cabinetry. Alley said the summer schedule […]
White County Emergency Asks For $112K Bump In Budget
White County Fire and Emergency asking the County Commission for some $112,000 more than they asked for last year. White County Emergency Management Director and Fire Coordinator Matt McBride presented his 2026 budget requests to the county commission’s budget committee Monday night. McBride said he wants to increase the money for fire and rescue equipment […]
New Water Lines For DeWhite Utility District Approved
The DeWhite Utility District set to begin a project to replace some 7,000 feet of water lines. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the money will be used to replace four inch pipes with six inch pipes southwest of Sparta. Robinson said the estimated 50-year old pipes are no longer serviceable. “That is the […]
White County Enters Into New Transport Deal With CRMC
The White County Commission voted Monday night to enter into a new reimbursement agreement with Cookeville Regional. EMS Director Mike Kerr said this is the first agreement of its kind. Cookeville Regional will reimburse the county for non-emergency transfers if a patient is unable to pay. Kerr said the medical center approached him with the […]
