Putnam County EMS hopes to get new power cots with an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). EMS Director Tommy Copeland said the current cots have reached the age of 12-years-old. “At some point, we’re either gonna have to purchase cots or us be successful in one of these grants,” Copeland said. “It would save the county a great deal of ... Read More »

A solar energy project is moving forward in Monterey nearly two years after the city approved the project. Monterey Mayor Bill Wiggins said he had doubts about the project taking place, but Atlanta-based Hannah Solar is ready to begin installing the solar panels. “This particular project has been very perplexing because it’s taken so long for the permitting process,” Wiggins ... Read More »

A farmer’s Co-Op will be opening in Monterey later this year. Monterey Farmer’s Co-Op will be a branch store of White County Farmer’s Co-Op, according to manager Deb Dunn. The building will be located on South Holly Street on the backside of the old Cumberland Container building. Refurbishes to the building have already started and Dunn said she hopes to ... Read More »

Monterey officials agreed on Monday to begin taking steps to address flooding issues around town. Members of the board of mayor and aldermen voted to begin several small projects that would help alleviate the flooding problems until a massive stormwater drainage project can take place. Monterey Ward 2 Aldermen JJ Reels said he’s happy about the board’s decision because the ... Read More »

Monterey officials approved on Monday a $27,400 bid to extend the town’s walking trail approximately 450 linear feet. The board declined to approve an option that would have extended the trail another 450 linear feet because the city would have footed the bill for the project. JJ Reels is a Ward 2 Alderman in Monterey. “There’s a lot of other ... Read More »

Algood officials may consider placing the city’s farmer’s market project on hold after a second round of bids came back too high. Sparta-based J.A. Sergio and Sons submitted the low bid of $185,745, more than double the amount budgeted for the project. Luke Hill is an Algood City Council member. “I think it boils down to either making people mad who ... Read More »

A Macon County woman has pleaded guilty to TennCare Fraud and will be forced to repay the state for health insurance benefits she received. The Office of Inspector General announced Monday that 38-year-old Lisa A. Fuller pleaded guilty to theft of services over $10,000. In exchange for her plea, Fuller will serve five years probation and repay TennCare $12,190. District ... Read More »

A dispute over East Fork Road in Overton County heads to court this week. The dispute began earlier this year after a nearby resident threatened to close part of the road, which leads to a popular swimming area. Overton County Executive Ben Danner said the property owner has now put a gate up, preventing people from driving through. “The law ... Read More »

The City of Crossville hired a new police chief Friday afternoon. Tennessee Highway Patrol Captain Jessie Brooks has accepted the position, pending a background check and physical. City Manager Greg Wood said Brooks had recommendations from the highest levels of state government. “What was more important to me is that he had troopers come in and tell me what a ... Read More »

The town of Allardt could be home to another record breaking pumpkin this weekend. The 27th Allardt Great Pumpkin Festival takes place Saturday. Previous festivals have featured giant pumpkins with weights that toppled records from Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia. Sumerset Kentucky residents James and John VanHook broke the Kentucky state record last year with a 1,594 pound winning entry.  Second ... Read More »