Sparta Public Works Trying To Keep Workers Safe During Heat Advisory
Employees of local public works departments are feeling the heat as temperatures remain in the 90’s throughout the week. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said he has 38 employees that work outdoors about 90 percent of the time. “It’s bad when you are in a ditch,” Quick said. “It’s even worse when your pouring […]
EMS Worker Shortage Affecting Most Departments In The Region
Celina’s struggle to find EMS workers is not a unique situation as almost all Upper Cumberland departments have unfilled positions. That is according to Upper Cumberland EMS Directors Association President Tim Booher. Booher said finding EMS workers is an issue statewide. “The first reason or the first thing that always pops to the front of […]
Celina Aldermen Discuss EMS Contract And Recruiting More Workers
Celina officials are exploring options to find more EMS workers after several employees have left the department. Interim Director Andy Hall presented the situation to the Board of Aldermen Tuesday. Hall said six full-time employees have quit, leaving just six workers operating emergency services in Clay County. “Five or six are working at least 3-4 […]
Jackson Co. Using COVID Funds To Hire Displaced Workers
Jackson County is using about $50,000 in COVID money to give some dislocated workers temporary paid jobs. Mayor Randy Heady said the funds will help fill volunteer positions such as operating the county archives. “I want to hire somebody to work at the archives,” Heady said. “To keep everything clean, but at the same time, […]
