Tag Archives: Sworn In

The new Chamber Young Professional Program represents the future of Overton County. That is according to Highlands Economic Development’s Stephen Crook, one of the speakers at Thursday’s Annual Chamber Meeting. Young members were sworn in at the end of Thursday’s meeting as were new members of the Chamber Board of Directors. “For small communities across America, getting older is a ... Read More »

Former Mayor Bill Wiggins will rejoin the Monterey Board of Aldermen after being sworn in Monday. Members of the board voted 5-2 in favor of Wiggins but not without discussion of an alleged Tennessee Comptroller’s investigation. “I actually contacted the Comptroller,” Mayor J.J. Reels said during the meeting. “And they said the only thing they are authorized to say and ... Read More »

Sparta has three new police officers after being sworn in during Thursday’s Board of Alderman meeting. Brent Copeland, Justin Cunningham and Brandon Farris are the new patrolmen. Chief Doug Goff said the three new additions fill a major city need. “I am very excited, because we have now filled all the positions,” Goff said. “We have had several officers kind ... Read More »