Warren County Schools will host its inaugural teacher recruitment fair this Thursday and Friday. Director of Schools Grant Swallows said a decline in applications has caused the school system to host the event. “We’re hoping to one recruit good teachers to our district, but two take care of a few things so that when our teacher positions become available we’ll ... Read More »

House Speaker Cameron Sexton said he believes the Senate and House has passed a good budget with over $300 million in tax relief. Sexton said that includes $80 million for a sales tax holiday on groceries for all of August, as well as, $121 million to waive vehicle tag renewal costs over the next year. “We have excess revenue right ... Read More »

A Spencer man included in President Joe Biden’s first presidential pardons announced Tuesday. Bethel Cheyenne Mooneyham was charged with conspiracy to manufacture and distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and 500 grams or more of a methamphetamine mixture. Mooneyham was sentenced 20 years in prison followed by a 10-year term of supervised releases. His sentence is set to expire ... Read More »

Seven Upper Cumberland State Parks have received the highest honor from TDEC for their efforts in environmental sustainability. Burgess Falls, Cordell Hull, Cummins Falls, Pickett CCC Memorial, Rock Island, Sgt. Alvin C. York and Standing Stone State Parks all received platinum status in the, “Go Green With Us,” program. Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Ranger Camron Martin said this is ... Read More »

The Friends Group of the Art Circle Library in Crossville is hosting a Books, Bling and Bake fundraiser. Friends President Louise Nee said supporters can expect a wide range of pre-owned books, donated jewelry from the community and homemade goodies. Nee said those that are members of the Friends Group can participate in the fundraiser on Thursday. Nee said then, ... Read More »

The Overton County School System will once again offer free meals for students this summer. School Nutrition Supervisor Debie Taylor said the meals come through a USDA program that begins May 31st. “When school is out, a lot of times they don’t have meals daily and on a regular basis,” Taylor said. “This way the USDA they make sure that ... Read More »

State Comptroller’s Office officials say the Overton County Clerk investigation is an “unusual” case. An investigation released Monday found that Overton County Clerk Victoria Looper created fake vehicle titles to obtain personal bank loans. Director of Communications John Dunn said the actions are not what you expect to see from a sitting clerk. ” According to the investigation, the clerk ... Read More »

Raises for employees, parks and recreation upgrades and almost $1 million of improvements to city hall included in Sparta’s new proposed budget, unveiled Monday night. Mayor Jeff Young said the city usually does a three percent annual raise but increased it to five percent this year. “That was considered basically for inflation,” Young said. “Right now I think it is ... Read More »

Putnam County applying for transportation grant funding to create a 10-year improvement plan. Mayor Randy Porter said up to $1 million could be awarded that would start the process for some bridge replacements. “We have one on county farm road, and one off of Highway 70 East that’s going to need to be replaced at some point in the near ... Read More »

Highlands Residential Services has placed its Claude Darwin Apartments property for sale. The 11.5 acres off Walnut Avenue holds 32 duplexes. Director of Operations Chris Cassetty said multiple potential buyers have expressed interest in the property. “Part of our board’s vision is to get read of a lot of these old apartment complexes,” Cassetty said. “They’re just not modern now. ... Read More »