The Putnam County Election Commission will have to find a new place to host the Popular Grove voting precinct. Election Administrator Michelle Honeycutt said Poplar Grove Baptist Church declined use of its building. “Right now, they’ve not got a place to move it and what the census is they’ve got a couple of other places they are going to ask ... Read More »

The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office requested a new fingerprint machine Tuesday, but the county commission sent the purchase back to committee since it was not a budgeted. Deputy Jarrod Campbell said he received two bids and recommended the lowest price at about $20,000. “Our finger print machine is reaching the end of its life,” Campbell said. “In other words, ... Read More »

Van Buren County Officials reviewed a list of projects from utility districts seeking TDEC infrastructure money Tuesday night. A $6 million project for a new raw water supply for Spencer headlined the $12.7 million worth of improvements discussed. City Mayor Mickey Robinson said Spencer faces water supply issues with the growth in customers. “To get growth out here and infrastructure ... Read More »

Leadership Cumberland has returned after COVID shut down the program. Crossville/Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce President Ethan Hadley said classes began this month creating locally grown leaders. “The purpose of the program itself is to identify, educate, inspire and connect leaders current and upcoming in Cumberland County, so that they can better serve the community moving forward,” Hadley said. Hadley ... Read More »

A House Bill working its way through the state legislature that would change the size of the Cumberland County Rail Authority. Mayor Allen Foster said if passed, the commission can decide between three or five members to make the board. “The way the law is written is a little odd,” Foster said. “It caused us to have a two member ... Read More »

Jackson County Administrator of Elections Drew McMillan has gain state certification. McMillan passed the state’s Election Commission Certification Exam. By passing, McMillan demonstrated the level of knowledge and understanding required to successfully run county elections. Over 40 different topics were assessed in a written assessment lasting over three hours given by the Secretary of State’s Division of Elections. Read More »

Clay County High School students promoting the upcoming baseball and softball seasons through its school-based media business. Advisor Amy Dodson said student-produced portraits for the spring season are available online. “They actually run the business,” Dodson said. “They take it from the actual taking of the picture to fulfilling the order, so that is all student-ran. They’ve learned those business ... Read More »

Monterey’s engineering team working on a water and sewer project proposal in conjunction with Putnam County. The town wants a portion of the county’s TDEC infrastructure money. Alderman Nathan Walker said the partnership would allow the purchase of a sludge remover for the water and sewer plants. “We were not going to be able to afford one our own, so ... Read More »

The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen approved a grant application Monday to fund a water meter replacement project. Mayor Sam Gibson said the town wants to install new meters that would automatically read water use. “The grant would take care of all of our technical equipment here in the office, and then we could save money on the individuals and labor it ... Read More »

Sparta installing new signs at the Oakland Drive and Sunrise Ridge Drive intersection following a resident’s concern for driver safety. Resident Paul Livingston asked for a stop sign after an almost collision. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said an engineering judgement resulted in two new arrow signs and striping leading into the curve. “The situation doesn’t merit any of the criteria ... Read More »