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Algood Council Approves Ordinance To Approve Leaders

Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison will still oversee the hiring process, but the candidate he selects will have to be ratified by the City Council. That after a new ordinance passed on second and final reading Tuesday. Several members of the public voiced their concerns with the ordinance proposed by City Council Member Ron Graves, noting that the council appointed ... Read More »

White Co BOE Votes To Retain Curriculum Following Public Concern On Book

The White County School Board will not remove a book from its curriculum after a heated discussion Thursday night. The book Hatchet caused concern for a particular family when 4th grade students were assigned to read the book. Themes of suicide, premarital sex and violence sited. The school board voted 4 to 2 in favor of keeping the book following ... Read More »

Putnam Commission Votes Against Additional Park View School Bond

Debt load, economic uncertainties and the real need cited as reasons Putnam County Commissioners voted against the bond to build the upper grade wing of Park View School. A 12 to 12 vote Tuesday night means the $16.5 million bond proposal failed to reach a majority. Commissioner David Andrews voted against funding the project. He said he worries about a ... Read More »

Crossville City Council Votes To Retain City Manager

The Crossville City Council voted 3-2 against the termination of City Manager Greg Wood Friday. Wood’s suspension was also lifted in a separate vote during the same meeting. The council voted 3-2 in favor of Wood resuming work as soon as possible. The matter was discussed in a special called meeting after the results of a third-party investigation was shared ... Read More »

Deadline To Register For August Election Comes Tuesday

The registration deadline to vote in the August election comes next Tuesday. Pickett County Election Administrator Tim Clark said it just takes five minutes to become a registered voter. “It is very easy,” Clark said. “They can go online and register to vote online. They can come to the local election office and register to vote. They can also mail ... Read More »

Competitive Pools Among Top Requests At Cookeville’s Tuesday Public Meeting

Competitive swimming facilities among the top priorities of Cookeville residents during a Tuesday night public meeting. Community members had the opportunity to vote on features for the facility such as indoor vs. outdoor, lazy rivers, and hot tubs among others. Aquatics Facility Steering Committee Member Laurie Smith said residents asked about both indoor and outdoor competitive pools. “Lane pools that ... Read More »

James King Elected For Another Term As East 52 VFD Chief

East 52 Volunteer Fire Department has voted Fire Chief James King to another term. King said he has served in the position for nine years and will have another three to lead the Clay County department. “Well that department started in 2002, and I joined,” King said. “I was one of the one’s that helped start that department I guess ... Read More »

New Award Announced For High Schools Registering Students To Vote

The Putnam County Election Commission is pushing to get high school students registered to vote with a new voter registration award. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett has launched the Anne Dallas Dudley Award for individual high schools. Putnam County Elections Administrator Michele Honeycutt said registering 85 percent to 100 percent of eligible seniors will earn schools the recognition. “Every ... Read More »

White Co. Commission Fills District 7 Seat

The White County Commission has elected Kyle Goff as the new commissioner for District Seven. Five nominations were brought to floor during Monday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. After a roll call vote, Goff earned majority by receiving seven of the 13 votes. Goff said the two reasons why he sought the position are to represent his district and help the ... Read More »

Cookeville To Vote On Pay Scale Increases

Cookeville City Council unanimously approved adjustments to the city’s pay range scale Thursday night, just the second changes since 2014. The plan includes a one-time adjustment of four percent to all pay ranges. Finance Director Brenda Imel said the potential to earn more will help Cookeville fill high demand jobs. “We are finding it now in the skill positions, engineers ... Read More »