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Job seekers can now apply for positions at White County’s future Hormann facility. The German manufacturer of doors, garages, and door frames began taking applications last week. The company’s website lists four full-time positions ranging from production supervisor to general production. A groundbreaking for the 315,000 square foot facility began more than a year ago. The $64 million project represents ... Read More »

The Tennessee Republican Caucus has nominated 25th District Representative Cameron Sexton as House Speaker. Sexton defeated 68th District Representative Curtis Johnson, of Clarksville, in the final round of voting Wednesday, receiving 41 of the 70 possible votes. Sexton said during his initial address the House Speaker should be a leader for all Tennesseans. “During this campaign I traveled to over ... Read More »

Monterey residents will have to wait a little longer for construction to begin on a new splash pad. Putnam County Parks and Recreation Director John Albertson said the project continues to move through the preliminary phases. “We’re hoping to ramp that up within the next month to two months and try to get it completed as fast as we can,” ... Read More »

The Alexandria Fire Department wants to respond to medical and other emergencies outside of city limits. DeKalb County E-911 Director Brad Mullinax said AFD has requested to have its own response tone for emergencies in their area. “Basically what they’re doing is offering the service free of charge to the county residents as an automatic-aid type of response,” Mullinax said. ... Read More »

The Putnam County School System has launched a survey in regards to the 2020-2023 academic calendars. The survey comes after the Board of Education formed a 16-member committee earlier this month to better organize the upcoming school years for parents and faculty. Questions in the survey vary depending on the participant, including students, parents, faculty and staff, and community members. ... Read More »

The White County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) encourages residents to report cases of illegal dumping or littering. Sheriff Steve Page said trash along roadways has become an increasing problem across the county. “It’s beginning to be a huge issue here in White County,” Page said. “We’re seeing it more and more. We’re trying to address the issue before it gets any ... Read More »

A convicted felon faces charges after deputies located multiple weapons during a crash investigation Tuesday. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office charged 37-year-old Anthony E. Parker of Monterey with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. An arrest report said deputies responded to Stamps Shady Road after Parker crashed an ATV and suffered injuries. Authorities determined that Parker had an ... Read More »

The Jackson County Commission approved a five-percent occupancy tax Monday evening. County Mayor Randy Heady said the new tax will take some of the burden off property owners. “We depend on the property owner too much. You hit them with property taxes and then you turn around and we do a wheel tax in Jackson County,” Heady said. “This occupancy ... Read More »

A lack of a quorum kept the Livingston Property Maintenance Advisory Committee from having it’s monthly meeting Monday. Chairwoman Barbara Roberts said she’s hoping to get the meeting rescheduled so complaints don’t pile up. “We have nine properties that we consider old business that we are going to get an update on whether they are in compliance or not,” Roberts ... Read More »

Cosmo’s Grill in Cooekville will closed its Shipley Road location after 24 years of business. The restaurant made the announcement Monday evening via Facebook. In the post, Cosmo’s said a final event will take place at the Shipley Road location in the near future. Information on the event will be released at a later time. Cosmo’s said the White Plains ... Read More »