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Governor Bill Lee hosted a rural opportunity summit with 15 distressed rural counties this week. County Executive Jimmy Johnson represented Fentress County at the conference. He said the counties expressed their needs to the Governor. “Basically, a lot of the counties’ needs are the same. You’re looking for highways, you’re looking for education, for TCAT,” Johnson said. “You’re looking for ... Read More »
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Jackson County Keeps Property Tax, Passes Budget
Jackson County citizens will not see a property tax increase in the new fiscal year. County Mayor Randy Heady said the new budget manages to fund for the county’s needs without a tax increase. “Well there is nothing special in this year’s budget, honestly it is real close to last year’s,” Heady said. “The only thing that is in this ... Read More »
Crossville Amends Holiday Lake Water Level Policy
The Crossville City Council approved an amendment to the Holiday Lake water level procedures Tuesday. Councilman Scott Shanks proposed a water level drop once every three-years. He said the change will help locals in the long run. “And I just felt like we should go ahead and put it on an every three-year schedule like Tansi is on. This puts ... Read More »
Cumberland County Semi Wreck Injures One
A Cumberland County single-vehicle wreck injured a Covington, Georgia semi-driver Tuesday night. An incident report states that 31-year-old Meshawn Brand was traveling south on US Highway 127 when the accident occurred. Authorities say the bob-tailed semi was traveling too fast down the mountain causing Brand to lose control of the vehicle. The semi ran off the right shoulder of the ... Read More »
Algood Farmer’s Market Awaiting Cost of Materials
The City of Algood will wait a little longer for construction to start on the new farmer’s market. City Administrator Keith Morrison said he’s still trying to determine the cost of materials before moving forward. “We have got the underground electric in, we are working on trying to get the foundation poured. We have asked the guy that was going ... Read More »
Algood Fire Applying for Firehouse Subs Grant
The City of Algood will apply for a Firehouse Subs grant to fund new extrication equipment. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the fire department currently doesn’t have extrication equipment. “If we have an extrication, the rescue squad would have to come. So this will require us to do some additional training to be sure we have staff that can operate ... Read More »
Astronaut McCulley Visits Livingston Hometown
Livingston native and NASA Astronaut Mike McCulley celebrated a visit to his hometown Monday. Captain McCulley said even though he wasn’t born in Livingston, the area always felt like home. “And I truly was raised by this village. Which meant a couple of things. One, I couldn’t get away with anything as a young kid growing up because everybody knew ... Read More »
Clay County Jail Nearing Completion of Financial Studies
Clay County is nearing the end of several financial studies for the new jail. County Mayor Dale Reagan said the county needs additional information from a bank before moving forward with the $7 million USDA loan. “We are down to hopefully the final window as far as looking into what else they are needing from us,” Reagan said. “We are ... Read More »
Jamestown To Solicit Bids for Main Street Paving
The City of Jamestown will solicit bids for the Main Street paving project. Mayor Lyndon Baines said the project will begin in front of the Courthouse and end on South Main Street. “We have put it in the budget this year for that, to do the paying. We try to do paving every year,” Baines said. “This year, we decided ... Read More »
Gorge at Cummins Falls State Park to Re-Open
The Gorge at Cummins Falls State Park will reopen Wednesday. State Representative Ryan Williams said new safety policies will be in place as visitors return to the popular swimming destination. “If they bring children 12 years or under that, they be required to have a life vest on them. They can bring their own or there are some down in ... Read More »
