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The Putnam County Budget passed Monday night receiving little opposition from commissioners. Commissioner Ben Rodgers outlined each fund before voting. The spending plan maintains the current tax rate and includes over 10 new positions. A $5,000 raise for emergency workers and $3,000 for the others also moves forward. After commissioners voted for each individual budget, Commissioner Theresa Tayes expressed her ... Read More »

The Monterey Board Aldermen approved the first and second reading of an ordinance Monday that outlines the process of hiring for a city attorney. Aldermen Jim Whittaker said the original procedures caused confusion and needed clarification. “The reason for this ordinance in my opinion is we had so much problems with the hiring of the lawyer, and it just wasn’t ... Read More »

Clay County Election Administrator Monica Davis has earned her state certification for Administrators of Elections. Davis said it was important for her to pass the exam to ensure honest elections for the community. “It was all pretty new to me anyways,” Davis said. “I have worked as a poll worker, but there is so many things behind the scenes that ... Read More »

Overton County Commissioner Frank Martin laid to rest Tuesday. County Executive Ben Danner said Martin served as first district commissioner since 1998 and was a past Livingston mayor. “It’s going to be hard to replace the knowledge he had,” Danner said. “He was a business man before that, and he really brought a lot of thought to the county commission ... Read More »