One of Algood’s most historic buildings has received HVAC repairs thanks to fundraising efforts by the Friends of the White Plains Historic Home. Board of Directors Member Laura Clemons said the organization funded the work by donating $4,000 to the city of Algood. “We knew that the HVAC needed repairs,” Clemons said. “There were problems in the house with dampness, ... Read More »

Findlay Elementary School Principal Rebecca Ryan has been named one of nine finalists for the state’s Principal of the Year award. Ryan said it is an honor being recognized as the nomination for the region. “Some of the things I am most proud of is just our student attendance,” Ryan said. “Even amid the pandemic with COVID and quarantine and ... Read More »

Cumberland River Hospital Owner Johnny Presley said he is interested in negotiating with Celina officials to reopen the facility. Presley said Celina passing a resolution supporting the hospital gives him a strong will to bring back medical services. “Obviously, my goal is to get the hospital reopened for the citizens and residents for Clay County,” Presley said. “Right now, if ... Read More »

The newly elected Celina Mayor and Board of Aldermen wasted no time starting city business Tuesday, passing a resolution in support of the Cumberland River Hospital. The hospital closed last August after disagreements with local EMS and financing issues. Mayor Luke Collins said the intent is to show that Celina wants the hospital open. “The hospital is not gone yet,” ... Read More »

The Overton County School Board voted unanimously Tuesday to sign Donnie Holman to a four-year contract as the system’s director of schools. School Board Chair Jarman Hicks said Holman’s performance as interim director since January made him the right person to fill the job. “When Donnie came in as interim, he came in ready to lead,” Hicks said. “He wanted ... Read More »

Children of L,B,J & C Head Start sites will continue to have free meals as USDA has renewed the organization’s food care program. Director Penny Meadows said not every child has a guaranteed meal at home making healthy food at Head Start locations a must. “Monday mornings we always try to serve a heartier breakfast. We try to make sure ... Read More »

The White County School System surveying the community for feedback on how to spend ESSER 3.0 funding. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said residents of White County with ties to the school system are welcome to participate. “The federal government came back and said we want to put some parameters on these dollars, and we want to put some rules ... Read More »

The Monterey Board of Aldermen will not move forward with a $1.25 million state loan to improve sewer in the town. No alderman made a motion to proceed with the TDEC application. Alderman Amy Martin said the town would have benefited from the 13,000 feet of linear sewage line planned for the project. “I was actually pretty frustrated at finding ... Read More »

A Byrdstown corridor study of Highway 111 revealed a need for more turn lanes, a flashing light and curb buffers for a parking lot. T-DOT and a Nashville Engineering firm conducted the analysis through a state grant the town received. T-DOT Transportation Planner Rachael Bergmann said a mixture of traffic data, surveillance and accident records were used. “The goal of ... Read More »

A solar pavilion for the Pickett County School System could still be a possibility after TVA added more funding and restructured the bid process. The school system was one of seven that received a TVA grant for construction. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the energy company plans to add all the grant winners into one bid contract to gain ... Read More »