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Sinkhole shuts down Putnam County roadway
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A sinkhole has shut down a road in Putnam County during severe weather Sunday night. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office said the 1300 block of Whiteaker Spring Road is being shut down due to the sink hole. Drivers are urged avoid the area and take...
City of Sparta will use its legal authority to tear down building
Sparta Board of Mayor and Aldermen made several decisions during its recent meeting that brought about concern from some residents. First up was a vote on pursuing the purchase of 120 acres on Winding Lane. The property in question includes riverfront access. Mayor Jerry Lowery had previously told the board he would like to see the land developed into a city park with hiking trails and kayaking opportunities.
Letter to SpartaLive
Resolution 04-02-2024, which would raise White County sales tax from the current rate of 9.25% to 9.75% will appear on the August State and Federal Primary Election ballot. I’m writing to encourage White County residents to vote in favor of this resolution. Granted, no one likes the idea of paying additional taxes. But here are the FACTS, as provided by the White County Budget Committee.
12 Tennessee Communities Receive Grants for Urban and Community Forest Ecosystems
Twelve Tennessee communities will have the opportunity to invest in their green spaces, thanks to grant funding provided by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant Program. “Trees play a key...
Patricia Ann Arnold
Patricia Ann Arnold, 79, of Sparta, went to be with her Savior, on May 9, 2024. She was born May 26, 1944, in Colon, Republic of Panama. Pauline lived much of her life in St. Petersburg, Florida, and moved to Sparta, in 1996. Preceding her in death were her biological...
2:00 a.m. Update
The severe weather continues to focus toward southern Middle TN and then over in East Tn north of Knoxville. Here in the middle, we’re faring pretty well!. I can give the all clear for those of you who live north of Crossville. This includes Rinnie, Isoline, Clear Creek, Woody, and Mayland. You folks in Fairfield are in the clear, as well.
2:35 Update: All Clears
Folks, we got lucky with this one and I can’t tell you how happy I am to be able to type that. I can now give the ALL CLEAR for all of Cumberland and Fentress County. Tornado watches are being canceled early. Let’s please remember the lives that have...
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