Fall Creek Falls Volunteer Fire Department will host a country breakfast fundraiser this Saturday. Chief Ernest Beard said that volunteer fire departments like his rely heavily on these donations. He said that you might think they can get enough from taxes, but there are many expenses to take care of. “I mean at one time it was over $7,000 a ... Read More »

Clay County has begun the process to select a new library director. Library Board of Trustees Chair Dennis Miller said six people applied by Monday’s deadline. They have selected two to move forward to the interview portion. Miller said that they are looking for a particular kind of person to fill the role. “Some library experience and the willingness to ... Read More »

Fentress County will purchase three generators to place at three fire halls across the county. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said that the bid for all three totaled some $26,000. He said that the generators will be used in the Pall Mall , West Fentress, and Rescue Squad buildings. “It’s a great need, especially in this time of year and coming ... Read More »

The Warren County High School Select Choir- one of 28 musical groups from across the nation performing at Disney World this week. Vocal Music Teacher Kennette Dixon said that Festival Disney is a youth music program that brings groups in to perform, compete, and get comments from music professionals. “They loved it, I mean it’s Disney,” “But also being able ... Read More »

Cookeville Regional’s finance committee approved a 1.173 million purchase to replace the Cancer Center’s CT simulator. Radiation Oncologist Dr. Algis Sidrys said that the simulator is an integral part of planning a patient’s treatment. He said that every patient will use the simulator at least one time during their cancer care. “It is not a treatment machine it’s strictly a ... Read More »

City of Baxter approved a bid for some $1.6 million for the Portobello America sewer extension work. UCDD Deputy Director Tommy Lee said that the bid from Rogers Group will provide sewer upgrades along State Route 56 and Baxter Road. He said the upgrades will also make it possible for Portobello America to start its operations. “The more growth that ... Read More »

Fentress County Commissioners surprised EMA Director James Bilbrey at Monday night’s commission meeting. The county’s proclamation recognized Bilbrey’s years of service to the community, acting as the first full-time EMA Director since 2009. Fire Chief Larry Cooper: “You can’t ask for a better person,” Cooper said. “If you ever ask him to do something for someone, there’s never a ‘no’ ... Read More »

A Smithville medical student has received the National Outstanding Medical Student Award from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the Emergency Medicine Residents’ Association (EMRA). Ashley Dailey is studying emergency medicine at Lincoln Memorial University’s DeBusk College of Medicine. She is only the second Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine to receive the award. “Medical school is really hard and ... Read More »

Monterey Board of Aldermen voted Nathan Walker to serve as interim mayor at a special called meeting Monday. Walker was the only nominee made by the board to replace JJ Reels who resigned earlier this month. Walker will serve as the interim mayor, board chair, and keep his seat as a Third Ward Alderman until the August elections. “We have ... Read More »

A White County Commission resolution earned a round of applause at Monday night’s commission meeting. The approved resolution grants county full-time general and highway department employees up to $3,000 in bonus money. Part-time employees would earn up to $1,500. Both bonuses are funded through the American Rescue Plan. Sheriff’s Office Employee Dillard Dodson said that he’s grateful the resolution passed ... Read More »