Newbern City Board honors Dyersburg Ponytails, OKs truck purchase

The Ponytails also received a copy of a proclamation delivered by Mayor K.W. Dennison. The proclamation reads as follows:

"Whereas, the parents, family members, friends, fans and community supported the remarkable run of the Ponytails'; and

Whereas, the Ponytails', through the receipt of excellent leadership, training, support and motivation from their coaching staff; and

Whereas the Ponytails' determination, hard work and dedication earned this team and this community its first Dixie Girls Softball World Series Championship; and

Whereas, the Ponytails' perseverance, dedication and team spirit produced a remarkable Dixie Girls Softball Team;

Now therefore, I, K.W. Dennison, Mayor of the City of Newbern, on behalf of its citizens, do hereby recognize the honor you have earned for yourself, for your family, and for your community. You have also earned our deepest admiration and appreciation."

The board also approved the purchase of an electric utility truck for the price of $138,000. Although they did receive a lower bid for a used vehicle, this was the lowest bid received for a new truck.

Rosalind Green, the Newbern Utilities office manager, spoke with the board about the upcoming increase in electric prices. Newbern receives its electricity from the TVA, which is planning an increase.

"We are looking at a pretty significant increase in price," said Green. "About 17 to 20 percent. That translates to about $15 a month for residential customers."

Green also stated that the city had purchased its gas for the next two months at $8.23 per decatherm, the same price as last year, but are holding off on buying for the rest of the year in hopes that the price may fall.