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Graves: Algood Council Has Hands Tied With New Hires

Algood City Council Member Ron Graves said he predicts that 99 out of 100 times, the council would approve the candidate brought before them by City Administrator Keith Morrison. But Graves said he believes Council should have a stronger voice in those decisions. Graves sponsored the new ordinance approved on first reading Tuesday night that gives Council the final say ... Read More »

This Week White Co Discusses Landfill, Algood Council Considers Big Mac Drive Extension

This week in the Upper Cumberland White County will host three committee meetings Monday. The company Waste Management is set to present to the Solid Waste Committee. Commissioners will also discuss the future of the landfill including the diversion of residential trash. The county’s steering committees will discuss the reappointment of the Parks and Recreation Subcommittee and the application of ... Read More »

This Week: Overton Commission Considers Grants, Putnam Discusses ARP Funding

This week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission will consider a grant application to purchase a building for a new community center. The T-Mobile Hometown Grant funds up to $50,000. Commissioners will also vote to provide county life insurance to employees and elected officials. The final redistricting plan will also be reviewed. Business begins Monday at 5:00 p.m. ... Read More »

This Week: Overton Commission Appoints Redistricting Committee

This Week in the Upper Cumberland the Overton County Commission will appoint its Election Redistricting Committee. The group will consist of five commissioners, Election Administrator Craig Story, EMA Director Chris Masiongale and County Executive Ben Danner. Danner has said in the past that he anticipates the process to be a time crunch to reach the year-end deadline. Danner said he ... Read More »