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Algood will move millions of dollars into new bank accounts as part of a shift aimed at maximizing interest rates. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said $1.5 million dollars will be moved from the city’s general fund and $1.7 million from the utility fund to First Freedom Bank. Morrison said the bank will offer n ... The post Algood Improving Interest By Moving Banks appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Monterey officials making plans to help their citizens and prepare for the closure of the Perdue plant. Mayor Alex Garcia said the news was a saddening surprise as the town has had a good relationship with the plant for many years. Garcia said losing the plant will have a huge impact on the town. “There ... The post Monterey Officials Preparing For Perdue Closure appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Keith Volkers will serve as Sparta’s new water plant operator in training. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city relieved as it has been trying to fill the position over the past few months. “We are doing good,” Lowery said. “We needed a water operator and in training, they’ve got certifications that they got to go ... The post Sparta Hires New Water Plant Operator appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Cookeville City Council honored Police Chief Randy Evans at his final city council meeting as he heads into retirement. Evans said he would love to take credit for all the department’s accomplishments but he owes so much of the success to the men and women who have worked under him over the years. Evans said ... The post Cookeville Council Honors Chief As He Retires appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
The Cookeville-Putnam NAACP will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday. Branch Secretary Geeta McMillan said the lunch aims to raise awareness of the ongoing civil rights movement. McMillan said the event reflects the values and efforts Dr. King dedicated his life to. “We hope that folks basically come to grips with ... The post Local Chapter Celebrates MLK Legacy Monday appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Cookeville City Council approved a $3.1 million bid to improve and widen West Stevens Street Thursday night. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the work will involve grading on both sides of the road to prepare for the upgrades. Elrod said the improvements include eleven-foot drive lanes, two-and-half-foot curb and gutters, two-foot grass strips, ... The post Cookeville Approves $3.1M Stevens Street Bid appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Sparta Aldermen approved the search for a new municipal auditor Thursday night. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city’s current auditor decided to cut back on his workload. Lowery said he was not looking forward to searching for a new auditor. “I’m not really happy about this but it’s something that we are gonna have to ... The post Sparta Begins Search For New Auditor appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
Fentress County’s Fairest of the Fair Winner Cady Gunter said pageants are more than skin-deep. Gunter will participate in the state fair pageant, beginning Friday in Murfreesboro. Gunter said her mind changed when she participated in the 2023 Fairest of the Fair pageant. “That was my very first pageant I had ever done and I ... The post Fentress’ Gunter Said Pageants More Than Beauty appeared first on News Talk 94.1/AM 1600. ...
