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The Clay County Helping Hands Board of Directors has decided to close its food pantry effective December 31st. Board Member Eric Copass said funding for the operation has dwindled and left the organization with a difficult decision to make. “We tried to extend it as long as we could,” Copass said. “So, it’s been a tough decision, because we’ve made ... Read More »

Celina EMS Director Jason Emerton has stepped down from his position. Paramedic Andy Hall has taken over as interim director. Some other EMS workers also transferred after Emerton’s move, so Hall said he plans to bring up the staffing issue during Tuesday’s Celina Board of Aldermen meeting. “Basically, let them know what we are looking at and try to come ... Read More »

Friends of Virgin Falls has sold some 240 acres of land to the state park system to expand three natural areas in White County. President Charles Womack said Virgin Falls, Dog Cove and Lost Creek State Natural Areas would grow from the purchase. “We’re trying to purchase also some land from Tabor City Land Company and join all that together ... Read More »

Boat season is coming to a close for the year, but how do you do prepare your boat for the winter months? Plateau Marine Owner Bill Shepherd said that many people forget the general maintenance required for proper winterization. “When you don’t do that routine maintenance,” Shepherd said. “If you have seal problems or water in your lower units that ... Read More »

WCTE is kicking off the Indie Lens Pop-Up season with a virtual screening of Storm Lake. Education and Engagement Coordinator Misty Stewart said on Tuesday night viewers get an inside look at the struggles of local journalism. Stewart said the documentary focuses on a Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper that is struggling. “This film is actually taking a look at what ... Read More »

Cookeville Impact Leadership develops & encourages civic minded leaders from underrepresented populations in the community. Executive Director Cindy Schueman said the organization promotes inclusion through education. “Leaders are aware, knowledgeable, and when you have people groups that are not included that don’t have a seat at the table, you have a lot of discontent,” Schueman said. “It is our hope ... Read More »

The Byrdstown Board of Aldermen discussed Monday possible projects for American Rescue Plan funding coming from TDEC. The state department has dedicated a portion of some $2 billion to each county. Mayor Sam Gibson said the funding will come through Pickett County and amounts to some $2.6 million. “Are we going to do the Industrial Park and put water and ... Read More »

The Overton County Commission has filled the vacant seat left by the passing of Frank Martin. In an 8-3 vote Monday night, commissioners selected Cindy Robbins to represent Livingston in District One. Robbins said she is coming back to local government, previously spending four years on the commission and eight years as an aldermen. “I missed it, I did,” Robbins ... Read More »

Algood City Council will consider new term limits for those serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Municipal Planning Commission. City Manager Keith Morrison said that the limits would be six consecutive years for those on the BZA and eight consecutive years for those on the Planning Commission. “A council member just requested that there be term limits ... Read More »

Pickett County’s K-8 and High School will receive new, handsfree water fountains and bottle fillers. The Board of Education approved a $21,000 bid Monday. Director of Schools Diane Elder said the purchase is a part of the district’s COVID spending plan of federal funds. “I recommend the board accept their bid, and let us move on from this,” Elder said. ... Read More »