The City of Springfield has approved a new ward map based on 2020 census data. While there were no significant changes, the ward with the highest growth was Ward 2, with a 25% change. The Board of Mayor and Aldermen only expects more growth in this ward and others to come in the next several years. If that growth continues it could impact the drawing of future ward maps. As […]
The Robertson County Historical Society is trying something new this year with their always popular Christmas Tour of Homes event. Organizers say many businesses in historic downtown Springfield have had a challenging year so the Christmas Tour will focus on the businesses downtown and showcase the building’s history. The annual event is set for Sunday, December 12th. The White House Board of Mayor and Alderman are considering an ordinance that […]
The Robertson County Historical Society is trying something new this year with their always popular Christmas Tour of Homes event. Organizers say many businesses in historic downtown Springfield have had a challenging year so the Christmas Tour will focus on the businesses downtown and showcase the building’s history. The annual event is set for Sunday, December 12th. There are nearly 22-hundred new coronavirus cases in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of […]
FedEx is projecting a record number of shipments as Robertson Countiams shopped online during Cyber Monday. The Memphis-based shipping giant says it expects to see a ten-percent increase over last year. Experts say the increase was anticipated with shopping at traditional brick-and-mortar stores down on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. FedEx says it's expecting the U.S. domestic market will hit 100-million packages per day next year, with e-commerce accounting […]
At their November meeting, the County Commission opened the door for more methods in hiring architects or general contractors in building schools. The resolution rescinded the hard bid method and allowed for negotiated or hybrid bids. That way you can work with the same contractor for multiple projects over time, and they’re part of the design process from the beginning. Airports across Tennessee are prepared for the last day of […]
More than 50 high school students in Clarksville are suspended over a viral video. The West Creek High School students were suspended on Friday after a video showing them raising their hands or phones as simulated weapons posted to TikTok. It posted on the social media app last Thursday evening and got nearly 500-thousand likes before its creator made it private. The video followed the "Who Want Smoke" challenge. Today […]
TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center has been recognized as a 2022 Military Friendly Employer. The designation recognizes companies that have invested in programs to recruit, retain and advance careers for veterans and service members. Tristar NorthCrest will be showcased along with other 2022 Military Friendly Employers in the December issue of G.I. Jobs magazine and on MilitaryFriendly.com. The Tennessee Highway Patrol wants to prevent a repeat of last year's Thanksgiving holiday […]