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The city of Spencer is working towards improving its water operations through a federal grant. The roughly $600,000 grant will help improve clean water operations. Mayor Mickey Robinson said a plan will be made to address aging infrastructure. “The goal for Spencer is to develop better standards of operation for water supply, water treatment and distribution,” Robinson said. “Additionally, Spencer ... Read More »

A Spencer long-term care facility is dealing with a cluster of 13 COVID cases. Generations Center of Spencer reports six positive COVID cases among its residents. Seven staff members have also tested positive. The facility on Generations Drive serves some 70 residents. A total of 272 facilities across the state are dealing with multiple COVID cases. Across the Upper Cumberland, ... Read More »

The push for more farm to table beef is getting a boost in Tennessee. A 6,000 square foot custom meat and processing plant will be built in Van Buren County by June, 2021. A&H Custom Meat and Processing Co-Owner Barry Austin, said he expects to pour concrete in the next two to three months “Local raised beef stays in our ... Read More »

The city of Spencer will host their largest fireworks show tonight in 18 years. Mayor Mickey Robinson said unlike past years, fireworks will be the only entertainment option for the event at the Van Buren fairgrounds. “The change this year is we are not having a band, concessions or parking at the fairground cause of social distancing,” Robinson said. “We ... Read More »

The new Spencer budget includes no new tax increase. Spencer Mayor and Board of Aldermen passed a $587,000 budget. The 2021 budget is the same as last year’s except for the addition of one police officer. Spencer Mayor Mickey Robinson said the city’s budget has been healthy for years. Robinson said the extra officer will allow law enforcement to patrol ... Read More »

This year’s Van Buren County Fair has been cancelled. Fair Board President Lesa Bouldin said the fair officials are trying to find ways to showcase some of the fair events later this fall. She said finding ways to still hold activities is important in smaller communities. “It’s just a small community and you don’t have a whole lot of activities ... Read More »

The rebuilding of the Inn at Fall Creek Falls State Park remains on schedule for a fall 2021 completion. Department of General Services spokesman David Roberson said the $40 million dollar project hopes to provide guests a more up-to-date experience. “The work is going real well,” Roberson said. “The concrete slab work is in process and on schedule. That’s for ... Read More »

The drive-thru COVID-19 testing set for Spencer Saturday will be done from 1-4pm. State officials provided the incorrect time Wednesday. The testing will take place at the College Building, 445 College Street. Testing will take place Sunday in Byrdstown. These drive-thru test sites are an expansion of statewide testing announced by the Governor Wednesday. Read More »