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Fluctuating temperatures in the Upper Cumberland this winter could potentially impact livestock in the region. Putnam County Agriculture Extension Agent Wayne Keys says animals prepared for winter weather may not be ready for surprise spring-like temperatures midway through the season. “When you’ve got cows, horses, sheep, goats, livestock that are standing in mud and wet weather,” Keys says, “it’s 60 ... Read More »
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Findlay School Construction On Schedule
The weather hasn’t delayed construction of the new Findlay Elementary School in White County. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said Wednesday that he expects the facility to be open by August of this year. “Things are progressing well,” Dronebarger said. “They have the majority of the masonry done and all the floors have been done so the community is getting ... Read More »
Rural Health Clinic Remains Unaffected by Moratorium
The Cumberland River Medical Clinic has remained unaffected by the TennCare special payments moratorium. Marketing Director of Cumberland River Hospital Candie Power said the moratorium stops TennCare payments to eight newly opened rural clinics. “[The special payments] make up the difference between what TennCare pays and the actual cost of the visit,” Power said. “So it is important to cover ... Read More »
Cummins to Receive Overlook Funding February
The new overlook at Cummins Falls will receive Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funding next month. Park Manager Ray Cutcher says the new overlook project was needed to make the area accessible for those with disabilities. “The project is slated as far as our contract with the RTP folks to begin the first of February,” Cutcher said. “And from there we ... Read More »
Rescue Mission Opening Transitional Home For Vets
Cumberland County’s Bread of Life Rescue Mission is working to provide homeless veterans a place to live. Founding Director Ralph Reagan said his organization is conducting the project to help those coming out of the veterans court system. “The veterans administration needs somewhere to house them so they don’t have to run them down,” Reagan said. “Judge McKenzie is going ... Read More »
Fentress Financial Office Under Investigation by TBI
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into missing funds from the Fentress County Financial Office. TBI Public Information Officer Leslie Earhart reports 8th District Attorney General Jared Effler requested the investigation. County Executive Jimmy Johnson declined to comment as Earhart reports the investigation is ongoing. Read More »
Solar Project Wrapping Up In Monterey
Monterey will begin generating solar power in the coming months. Mayor Bill Wiggins said Hannah Solar has nearly finished installing solar panels at three different locations. “Right now they are on the emergency services building with a roof array,” Wiggins said. “They’ve just about completed it and also the one at the water intake station on Hanging Limb Highway.” Wiggins ... Read More »
City of Algood To Use Third Party Collection Service
The City of Algood will begin work with Fox Collection Services to collect on unpaid accounts within the city. City Manager Keith Morrison said the service allows Algood to keep rates low for current residents. “We lose a little bit of money when people leave town and they have got more of an account than their deposit will cover. And so ... Read More »
Baxter Eyes Spring Break For Constructing Elmore Town Road Bridge
Baxter officials hope to begin constructing the Elmore Town Road Bridge by spring break. Mayor John Martin said the project has faced several delays. “The problem we’ve got with Elmore Town Road Bridge is we are still trying to acquire signatures from property owners to get authorization on that,” Martin said. “The biggest problem we’ve got is weather. It’s tough ... Read More »
Algood Approves Sewer and Water Tap Rate Increase
The City of Algood will increase the sewer and water tap rates for all new construction and businesses. The City Council passed the final reading of an ordinance regarding the rates during the Tuesday meeting. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said the rate increase will bring city utilities into the black. “Well, I think it was necessary because we were actually operating ... Read More »
