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Sparta waiting for feedback from T-DOT on the possibility of creating a crosswalk at Carter Street and Bockman Way. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the state department has completed a preliminary onsite evaluation. “At this point, we’re looking to see if it is something that we can get T-DOT to fund,” Hennessee said. “It’s unlikely it will be totally funded ... Read More »

Crossville is reevaluating its noise ordinance to come up with a policy that fits across the city. Police Department Administrative Captain Brian Eckelson said there is not a root cause to changing noise rules. However, he said it was time to make sure policy was in line with other cities. Eckelson said the decibel levels allowed would vary based on ... Read More »

Warren County is set to honor McMinnville native and country music legend Dottie West Monday. A Tennessee Music Pathways marker dedication will be held on the steps of McMinnville’s Chamber of Commerce. Tourism Development Board Chair Sarah Cantrell said that marker will allow the legend of West to live on in McMinnville. “For us to have a marker in Warren ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s graduation rate has reached a new high with 60 percent of students receiving degrees over the past six years. President Phil Oldham said the university targeted the metric some eight years ago. “That’s 10 percentage points above what it was a decade ago,” Oldham said. “So, it’s a significant improvement, and it speaks to the quality of education ... Read More »

Gainesboro set Saturday as the night the city will observe Halloween this year since the holiday falls on a Sunday. Alderman Wayne Strong said it would be best to give families the chance to fully enjoy the night. “I mean really, with the smaller kids that have to go to school the next morning,” Strong said. “I don’t have any ... Read More »

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is to learn the sounds of fire safety and the meaning behind what you’re hearing. East 52 Volunteer Fire Department Chief James King said smoke and carbon monoxide detectors will tell you two things: It’s time to change the batteries or to get out of the house immediately. King said the last thing you ... Read More »

The Overton County School Board has made some cuts to the Livingston Academy stadium renovations to meet its budget. The school board approved $4.3 million for the project some two years ago. Chairman Mike Hayes said construction costs have inflated since then making the original plan almost double the cost. “The budget came in on everything we had at $8 ... Read More »

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Byrdstown Board of Aldermen will meet. The board will gather at city hall at 5:00 p.m Monday. The Pickett County School Board will convene at 7:00 p.m. Monday at central office. Algood City Council will conduct a work session starting at 6:00 p.m. Members will discuss three ordinances concerning local court operations Monday. ... Read More »

Wednesday’s significant rainfall has not affected the schedule of Jackson County’s Cumberland River Festival. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Hope Vargas said doors still opened at 1:00 p.m. for the two-day event starting Friday. “Definitely mud can be a factor,” Vargas said. “Thankfully though, the airport is on level ground, and it is spread out enough to not affect us too ... Read More »

The East 52 and Timothy Volunteer Fire Departments are teaming up at the Standing Stone State Park Car Show on Saturday. East 52 Fire Chief James King said they will be working concessions and passing out fire prevention week information. King said if you bring an appetite early or work up one during the show, they have you covered. “We ... Read More »