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TWRA Decision On Cutting Project A Win For Citizens

White County Resident Mike O’Neal calls TWRA’s decision to stop the cutting of the Bridgestone Firestone Wilderness Area as a win for citizens. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson announced Tuesday night the habitat project would not move forward. O’Neal said he thinks several factors played a role in the ruling. “I think there was a lot of opposition to this ... Read More »

Robinson: TWRA Will Not Move Forward With White Co Habitat Project

White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson announced Tuesday night that TWRA’s Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness Area habitat project will not move forward. “TWRA has decided to cancel their plans to cut the trees,” Robinson said. “They’re not going to do it. But, we don’t have that in writing. It just came this afternoon. I feel confident that they are good ... Read More »

State Comptroller’s Office Reports Two Findings In White Co Audit

A State Comptroller report found two findings inside White County government for the year ended June 30th, 2021. The Office of County Clerk received one finding with the State Comptroller’s Office reviewing operations. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the investigation has been ongoing for some three years over mishandling of money. “I don’t want to go as far as ... Read More »

State Grant Opportunity Could Bring New Health Dept To White Co

The State Health Department has approached White County with a grant opportunity that could bring the community a new health department. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the state evaluated the current department. Robinson said the county met the criteria for a grant up to $5 million. “They went around and just determined what the state of the health department ... Read More »

White County Considering Legal Action Against TWRA Habitat Project

White County is exploring legal avenues against TWRA’s clear cutting project at the Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness Area. The County Commission held an attorney-client privilege meeting Monday night. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county discussed options with County Attorney John Meadows. “We are looking if there is any legal avenues that we can pursue,” Robinson said. “We were ... Read More »

White County To Upgrade Justice Center With $740 K State Grant

Three projects set to begin at the White County Justice Center through a some $743,000 state grant. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said about a half of a million dollars will be spent on a new HVAC system. “The system we have is over 20-years-old actually. It’s the same system when we built the building,” Robinson said. “This project will ... Read More »

White Co Basketball Courts Resurfaced, New Goals Installed

The White County basketball courts near its high school have reopened after a temporary closure for improvements. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said residents can expect new paving and amenities. “It’s looking good,” Robinson said. “It’s been resurfaced. Its color coordinated maroon and gray to match our county high school colors. Basketball goals I think all of them have been ... Read More »

White Commission Will Not Consider Stop Sign Removal At Taft Church

White County will not go forward with the removal of a stop sign at Judge Austin Road. The sign is located at a 3-way stop where Taft Church Road and Jerry Parker Road connect. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said he refereed to T-DOT for advice, which found the matter to be a county issue. “So when it came back ... Read More »

White Co Executive Drafts Letter In Opposition Of TWRA Habitat Project

White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson has drafted a letter to Governor Bill Lee requesting TWRA’s habitat project be stopped. Robinson said the concern is the impact on tourism from the cutting project. “People come to that area to hike it, walk, hunt it and that brings and that brings tourism revenue into our county,” Robinson said. “And you cut ... Read More »

White Co. Reaching Out To T-DOT On Stop Sign Removal

White County will seek an expert opinion after residents asked for the removal of two stop signs. The stop signs are where Taft Church Road and Jerry Parker Road meet Judge Austin Road. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the commission’s decision to talk with T-DOT first was a wise decision. “I will see about getting the opinion first and ... Read More »