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The Cleveland City Council approved a new Downtown Development Authority Map.

The Cleveland City Council approved a new Downtown Development Authority Map.

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Cleveland okays new map for DDA

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The Cleveland City Council voted to approve a new map that will expand the Downtown Development Authority’s (DDA) area of influence at the May 2 meeting.
The White County Board of Education’s tentative Fiscal Year 2023 budget was presented at the April 28 meeting.

The White County Board of Education’s tentative Fiscal Year 2023 budget was presented at the April 28 meeting.

School board presents tentative budget

Ashley Blair
Thursday, May 5, 2022
The White County Board of Education’s tentative Fiscal Year 2023 budget includes a $41 million general fund balanced by estimated revenue increases. The proposed spending plan was discussed at the school board’s April 28 meeting.
From the left, Lyn Holcomb, Mike DeVinentis, Deborah Palmer, and Edwin Nix

From the left, Lyn Holcomb, Mike DeVinentis, Deborah Palmer, and Edwin Nix

Candidates talk about county issues

News Staff
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Board of Commissioner candidates gave their vision for White County’s future during a forum last Thursday. The forum was sponsored by the White County Chamber of Commerce, the White County News and local radio station WRWH, which hosted the event.
From the left, Linda Erbele, James King, and Laurin Terry at WRWH answering the public's questions. (Photos/Ashley Blair)

From the left, Linda Erbele, James King, and Laurin Terry at WRWH answering the public's questions. (Photos/Ashley Blair)

School board candidates discuss issues at forum

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 28, 2022
District Four candidates running for White County’s Board of Education gathered at WRWH radio station to answer the public’s questions on Tuesday, April 26.
Sheriff Rick Kelley appeared at the County Commission meeting Monday to seek authorization to order two 2022 Ford Explorers.

Sheriff Rick Kelley appeared at the County Commission meeting Monday to seek authorization to order two 2022 Ford Explorers.

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Sheriff’s office to purchase vehicles

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
The White County Sheriff’s Office will be placing orders for two new vehicles, but there might be snow on the ground before they’re on the street.
Workers from Owens Welding Inc. installing the letters along Appalachian Parkway. (Photos/ Ashley Blair)

Workers from Owens Welding Inc. installing the letters along Appalachian Parkway. (Photos/ Ashley Blair)

Baby Land gets a new, unique sign

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Baby Land General Hospital has installed their new sign on the morning of April 22. This project has been over a year in the making, and required the combined efforts of the staff at Owens Welding Inc.
Early Voting Starts May 2nd and will continue until May 20.

Early Voting Starts May 2nd and will continue until May 20.

Early voting for May primary gets underway next week

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Early voting in the May primary election will begin Monday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. at the County Voting Offices at 1241 Helen Highway Suite 210-A in Cleveland. On the ballot will be local candidates for school board and county commission, as well races for the U.S.
Qayyim Yah Yah Ali

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Street racing incident turns deadly

Ashley Blair
Thursday, April 28, 2022
Authorities say a street-racing incident turned deadly Saturday morning when a high-speed chase that started in Union County and continued into White County resulted in one driver dead, the other under arrest and a third man who was struck during the pursuit hospitalized with serious injuries.
From left are Sergeant Aaron Autry and wife Becky, Officer Graylon Bryson and fiancé Tamera Jackson, and Interim Police Chief John Albino (Submitted Photo)

From left are Sergeant Aaron Autry and wife Becky, Officer Graylon Bryson and fiancé Tamera Jackson, and Interim Police Chief John Albino (Submitted Photo)

Quick actions save overdose victim

News Staff
Thursday, April 28, 2022
On April 19, City of Helen Police Department Sergeant Aaron Autry and Officer Graylon Bryson received a letter of commendation and were recognized by Interim Police Chief John Albino for their life-saving actions. On Sunday, March 27, 2022, around 3:40 a.m.