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Three employee resignations has caused Sparta to seek an outside party to install lights at the walking bridge and trail at South Carter Street Park. City Administrator Brad Hennessee told City Council Thursday night the work was going to be completed in-house, but resignations caused the city to reprioritize projects. “Two of the folks that are resigning work in that ... Read More »

Cookeville City Council approved a resolution Thursday night allowing the city to incur debt and pay it back with proceeds from bonds. Finance Director Brenda Imel said the decision would allow the city to move quickly if needed to spend money on the proposed aquatic facility or for some of the city’s major road projects. “The first step if this ... Read More »

Medical doctor, WWII Veteran and long-time White County Rotary Club member Charles Mitchell will be laid to rest Friday. Mitchell served as a military captain in WWII and received a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and 4 Battle Stars for heroism at the the Battle of the Bulge. Mitchell passed away Tuesday at 101-years-old. Rotary Club Member Donna ... Read More »

The State Department of Economic and Community Development has named Angela Regitko as the new Upper Cumberland Regional Director. Regitko said she will work with existing and new industry in the 14-county region. “We want to make sure that those incentives that the state offers are there for them, as well as they are taking advantage of those tax credits,” ... Read More »

McMinnville’s Gilley Pool has almost reached capacity several times this week as people try to beat the heat. Parks and Recreation Facility Manager Michael Benusches said the consecutive days of 90 degree weather has increased use. “We’ve been jammed pack all day everyday for this week,” Benusches said. “Maximum occupancy is 800 at the pool, and I’m pretty sure we have ... Read More »

Algood will reevaluate its paving bid packet after receiving no interest from companies. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city tried a new approach by bidding out paving by the ton. “We did it for a six month period, and of course, we didn’t give any specifics on exactly what we are paving or how much,” Morrison said. “We’ll check ... Read More »

The Highlands Residential Services Board approved a letter of intent to sell its Claude Darwin Property Thursday. Nashville Real Estate Professional Waddell Wright led the process. He said a developer has agreed to purchase the 11.5 acres for $3 million in cash. “They’re going to keep the units intact,” Wright said. “What they are going to do is renovate and ... Read More »

Sparta will change the location of this Friday’s Bluegrass on the Square event. The city said that they will move to the Civic Center due to extreme heat. The bands set to perform are the Bilbrey’s and the Hot Biscuitz. Read More »

One person has died as a result of a Thursday morning Highway 70 accident near Hillwood Street in rural Putnam County. 27-year-old Johnny Buckner Howard Jr. of Stilwell, Oklahoma was driving a 2018 Peterbilt and pulling a cattle trailer while negotiating a left curve. Howard’s vehicle crossed the center line where a passenger-side tire blew. The vehicle then went off ... Read More »

Former Jackson County School Bus Driver Kenneth Borawski has been arrested for sexual battery by an authority figure. The investigation began with a complaint of suspicious activity to School Officials who immediately started an internal investigation and contacted the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Video recordings provided by the Jackson County School System as well as statements obtained by the investigators ... Read More »