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Commissioners Write Off EMS Debt

Putnam County Commissioners voted to write off some $627,000 in noncollectable debt from Putnam County EMS Monday night. The amount represents about 8 percent of the ambulance service’s revenues. County Mayor Randy Porter said the county has a debt collection service that tries to collect the money and has been successful at doing so. He said many medical providers report ... Read More »

Livingston Passes Budget With Tax Increase

The City of Livingston passed its new fiscal year budget with a 20-cent property tax increase Monday night. When the budget was initially read, the proposed tax increase stood at 25-cents. In the weeks following that meeting, the tax increase decreased 5-cents. Mayor Curtis Hayes said it felt good to get the budget passed with extra revenue to help fix ... Read More »

Cookeville Man Killed In Sparta Accident

A Cookeville man died Monday afternoon in a crash at Sparta’s West Bockman Way and Highway 111. 88-year-old John Davis died when he attempted to make a left turn from Highway 111 onto Bockman Way. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Davis was struck by 62-year-old Glyn England. England was traveling westbound on Bockman Way. England’s vehicle struck Davis’ vehicle ... Read More »

Crossville’s VORP Wins Grant For 27th Time

Mediation for felony, misdemeanor and juvenile cases will get a boost thanks to a grant for a Crossville-Center. VORP of Crossville brings victims and offenders together through mediation. VORP Community Mediation Center Executive Director Rita Young said without this grant, access to justice through mediation would not be possible. “Even though our services are free, it is not really free to ... Read More »

Rickman Teachers Selected By State For ELA Videos

Three Rickman Elementary School teachers were selected by the Tennessee Department of Education to create ELA video lessons. The videos will be used by the state as a tool for teaching for situations like the coronavirus shut down. Overton County Director of Schools Mark Winningham said the district picked the teachers due to their experience and quality. “We are extremely ... Read More »

Clay And Jackson Team To Provide More Water For Residents In Need

Jackson and Clay County are teaming together to provide reliable water for residents who rely on well and spring water. Residents in the Mate Allen, Sneed Hollow, and Sycamore Hollow Road areas face no water source during dry months. Jackson Mayor Randy Heady said this project is mutually beneficial. “It’s about almost four miles, counting Jackson and Clay County in,” ... Read More »

Robinson Seeking Support for Small Businesses

White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson wants to get the word out that there is support in place for small businesses. Robinson housed a meeting Monday with various agencies that provide help for new and existing businesses, including the Small Business Administration and The Biz Foundry in Cookeville. “There’s all kinds of resources out there for your small businesses, your ... Read More »

UCHRA Facility For Boys Future Uncertain

The Youth Impact Center at Crossville’s Cumberland Mountain School has seen an increase of young men entering the program. But the facility is still at risk to close. Upper Cumberland Human Resource Center Executive Director Mark Farley said if the center does not reach full capacity by the end of the year, the program may close. “As time goes on ... Read More »

Fentress Refinancing Jail

The Fentress County Commission is considering issuing up to $9.2 million in bonds to refinance the county jail. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the refinance would save the county over $2 million. “It will actually take two to three years off of the final sum of it,” Johnson said. “It will also reduce the payment yearly. And it will also ... Read More »

Fentress Commission Honors Matthews

Fentress County Commissioner Wade Matthews was laid to rest Sunday. County Executive Jimmy Johnson said Matthews’ loss is a huge blow to the community. “Words really can’t describe him,” Johnson said. “Words can’t describe his chair being empty. It’s just a sad time. But Wade would say, ‘buckle up and go forward.’ Like I said before, he’ll be sadly missed. ... Read More »