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Pittard sure to stay

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News At its meeting on Monday, Oct. 2, the White County Board of Commissioners unanimously and officially named Interim County Manager Billy Pittard as the permanent county manager.

Hoyt and Imogene Autry in their home in Cleveland. (Photo/Noah Johnson)

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Autrys celebrate 192 years of life

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News Hoyt Autry reached a century of life on Monday, Sept. 25 right where it all started in White County.

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United Way strengthens amid leadership changes

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News The United Way of White County is continuing to move along in supporting the community, despite the recent resignations of key board members. In the previous week, both the board president and the board secretary resigned.

The auditorium in the Performing Arts Center will be filled with more than 700 seats when construction is complete. (Photo/Samantha Sinclair)

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Coming attraction

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News There’s a lot going on inside the 41,000-square foot structure that will soon be White County High School’s Performing Arts Center. Throughout September, paint has been going on the walls and finishings were going on the inside.

City of Cleveland

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City receives package store license appeal

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News An applicant that was determined to not qualify for a package store license in Cleveland filed an appeal before the Sept. 25 deadline, City Manager Kevin Harris said Monday.

The White County Board of Commissioners decided to suspend short-term rental applications.

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County halts STRs

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News The White County Board of Commissioners decided to suspend short-term rental applications. At its meeting on Monday, Sept. 25, the board put a 120-day moratorium on any new land use applications for short-term rentals beginning on Monday, Oct. 2.

Last year’s Agrifest brought families to Cleveland’s Freedom Park. (file photo)

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Agrifest, Open House to keep families busy Saturday

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News Families will have plenty to do in Downtown Cleveland on Saturday. The county’s harvest festival, Agrifest, will be Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Freedom Park.

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City continues wait on appeal

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

by Samantha Sinclair White County News An applicant that did not qualify for a package store license has not yet filed an appeal, Cleveland City Manager Kevin Harris said Wednesday morning. The applicant has through Monday, Sept. 25 to file an appeal.

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Sheriff wants another term

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News Sheriff Rick Kelley wants to continue serving the county as its top lawman. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Kelley announced his intent to run for a second term.

Billy Pittard has been serving as the county’s interim manager since May. (file photo)

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County names Pittard sole manager finalist

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

by Noah Johnson White County News The White County Board of Commissioners decided to keep Billy Pittard on in a permanent role before his interim manager contract expires in November. On Tuesday, Sept.