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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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

Putnam County parents who responded to a school system survey this month want their children back in schools. “About 88 percent of the parents have said they want their kids back in school, Director Of Schools Corby King said. “We had a little over 6,000 responses, which is unheard of. And so we’re still working to provide an option for ... Read More »

The Hilham School Walking Trail is now open. Overton County Executive Ben Danner said the Hilham faculty and staff are excited to have the new trial. “There’s already a lot of people already out there walking on it,” Danner said. “It is really nice. Probably one of the nicest, if not the nicest, walking tracks we have in the county. ... Read More »

Livingston’s Mayor said an ordinance passed last year to clean up properties around town is working. Curtis Hayes says adding stiffer penalties have helped benefit all residents. “I think it’s been a home run for Livingston to start cleaning up some of these neighborhoods with dilapidated properties,” Hayes said. Hayes said despite early opposition, many residents have embraced the cleanup ... Read More »

Job seekers should increase as the July 25 cut-off for additional unemployment funding from the CARES Act approaches. The state will pay out the $600 stipend from the federal government for the final time on July 25. Qualified Staffing Branch Manager Amanda Hill said people may be reluctant to return to work because unemployment benefits are greater than their previous ... Read More »

The Jackson County Audit Committee is working with county offices to improve their processes. Mayor Randy Heady said going over last year’s audit findings has been a learning experience for many county officials. “We kind of find out that you actually have somebody that is looking over you, that’s keeping an eye on you, and it kind of holds everyone ... Read More »