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Algood trash pickup delayed a few hours Thursday as both garbage trucks undergo maintenance. City Administrator Keith Morrison said routes may not be completed until Friday morning. “We’re hoping its something that we can get back on the road pretty quick,” Morrison said. “We’re hoping one of them is just a fuse that’s got it shut down. The other one ... Read More »

Sparta trash pickup services should resume by next week after maintenance on garbage trucks caused a short delay. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the main truck’s pickup arm is out of commission and the backup has a bad alternator. “Trying to find an alternator for that truck is very difficult,” Quick said. “We’ve been dealing that with Worldwide out ... Read More »

Weather will decide if the second phase of Sparta’s repaving plan will be completed before the new year. City Administrator Brad Hennessee said the contractor was set to begin Monday, but the company picked up an extra paving job with the state. “North Church, Quill E. Cove, the remainder of Turntable, Crosslin and the walking trail is what was phase ... Read More »

Overton County Health and Rehab has experienced shipping delays resulting in a pushed back opening of its new rehab facility. Public Relations Director Scott Stevens said needed materials have finally arrived. “For us it was window manufactures,” Stevens said. “The COVID affected some of those companies, vendors that manufacture pieces you need to complete your project. So, there was some ... Read More »