A baby formula shortage that left many parents concerned earlier this year seems to be less severe. That is according to Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic THRIVE Parent Education Director Lisa Reeves. Reeves said she hears from clients that supply has been easier to find. “It was completely empty and people were very panicked,” Reeves said. “We even had clients here where ... Read More »

The Warren County Utility District Board wants to learn more about the Spencer water system before making a decision on the city’s request. Board President Glenn Mitchell said city officials shared a letter of request to the board proposing a contract for the utility district to operate the water treatment plant. “Certainly want to know what the water quality problems ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Cookeville Planning Commission will consider final action on the third phase of a large subdivision off Shag Rag Road Monday. The next phase includes 81-lots at the Reserve at the Country Club. The commission will also consider a road dedication submitted by Highlands Residential Services. The housing authority asks for the city to ... Read More »

It is International Charity Fraud Awareness Week. Organizations and agencies come together to educate consumers on how to wisely give. Middle Tennessee Better Business Bureau President and CEO Robyn Householder said times of natural disaster are the most common times fake charities arise. “It’s usually an unsolicited email or social media post that is often times crowd funding platforms or ... Read More »

Sparta investing $1.8 million into its sewer system to address overflow issues. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said a mixture of state COVID infrastructure money and local funds are being used. Hennessee said the project will be sent to the state for final approval. “In the end, there will be a total amount of $720,000 that actually comes from the city ... Read More »

Longtime Sparta Mayor Jeff Young and Alderman Hoyt Jones were honored for their long tenure as city officials Thursday night. The Mayor and Board of Aldermen presented a custom wooden clock for their service. Jones addressed the board as a citizen as the meeting concluded. He said there are two projects he would like to see the new administration complete. ... Read More »

The duration of Sparta’s sewer moratorium all depends on how quickly the city addresses its problem areas. That is according to TDEC Water Resources Compliance and Enforcement Manager Jessica Murphy. Murphy said the city seems to be heading in the right direction since it entered a consent order which outlines the needed work. “Just because they have a consent order, ... Read More »

Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said the Board of Aldermen needs to seriously explore a permanent solution to transfer city garbage. City employees have been hauling city trash to an out-of-county facility since August due to White County closing its landfill cell. Lowery requested City Administrator Brad Hennessee to review the costs. “I think it is imperative that we get aggressive ... Read More »

UCEMC began a two-day community project in Livingston Thursday clearing overgrown trees around the walkways of Winningham Park. District Manager Ben Winningham said about 40 UCEMC employees volunteering for the project as a part of the statewide Electric Cooperative Day of Service. “My guys and gals are absolutely tickled to death to be out here and giving back to the ... Read More »

Hundreds of anglers arrived in Pickett County as the Renegade Classic Bass Fishing Tournament kickoffs Thursday. County Executive Stephen Bilbrey said the county commission made a $2,000 donation during its meeting this week to help with the operation. “It does cost a little bit to get those folks here, and so the county donated, the town of Byrdstown donated some ... Read More »