Cookeville’s Hennigan Leaning On Family
For Cookeville Cavaliers head coach Taylor Hennigan, two things are important: family and football, so he combined them. The Cavs have four Hennigans listed on their coaching staff: Taylor, his two brothers Zac and Michael and his father Mike. Hennigan said that picking them as support staff was easy due to their football knowledge and […]
Capps Said Stone Success Begins With Lifting, Chemistry
With opening night just under a month away, Stone Memorial Boys Basketball Coach Neil Capps said the team is working hard on getting their mind and bodies conditioned for the long grind of the basketball season. Entering his 13th season as Stone’s head coach, Capps said one of the only things he can be certain […]
Van Buren Moves Forward With Advocacy Center Lease
The Van Buren County Commission approved a motion Tuesday night to sign a lease with the Child Advocacy Center, giving the Burritt College Alumni Association until December 31 to vacate the building. County Mayor David Sullivan said he was contacted by a family with connections to the building that threatened legal action if they are […]
Wildcats’ Houser Said Last Week Tough
The Livingston Wildcats travel to face White County this Thursday in the last game of 2024, head coach Matthan Houser said this is always an emotional week for coaches and players. The team notched their first region win following a 22-21 win over Cumberland County last week, which improved their record to 4-5. Houser said […]
Crossville Church Helping Families With Toys
Central Baptist Church in Crossville is offering free toy store sign-ups for Cumberland County residents who need assistance this Christmas. Central Baptist Church Communications Director Katie Horn said this will be the church’s 30th annual toy store event. Horn said the church has a toy store every year so families can experience the joy of […]
New Playground Coming To Rocket Park
The City of McMinnville has approved plans for a new playground at Rocket Park after receiving the Community Champions Playground grant. McMinnville Parks and Rec Director Justin Scott said the playground is part of a master plan the city developed two years ago. Scott said it will go along with the other improvements that have […]
Planning Approves Cane Creek Expansion
A formalized plan to expand Cane Creek Park will increase the size of the Cookeville park by some ten percent. Leisure Services Director Rick Woods said the final expansion plans should be complete and in the bidding process by the end of the year. Woods said they expect the project to be fully completed by […]
Tech Program Helping Disabled Students
Tennessee Tech partnering with the Putnam County Schools’ Independence Program, helping special needs students live an independent life. Exercise Science Lecturer Brad Westrick said the university helps with the physical education part of the program. Westrick said graduate students work with the participants of the program in various activities such as swimming and water safety. […]
Clay Receives $105K For New Center, Oil Safety
A state grant will help Clay County convert the Pea Ridge green box site to a full convenience center. Sanitation Director Meghan Deckard said the site has multiple eight-yard dumpsters that will be replaced with a roll-off dumpster. Deckard said they will also use the $98,000 grant to add a compactor to the site that […]
Sidewalks, Truck Speed Among Commercial Ave Issues
More sidewalks, the biggest suggestion from local residents during a public meeting concerning improvements along Commercial Avenue. Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary said residents want sidewalks throughout the corridor. Cleary said there were also safety concerns expressed about the sections near the local schools where students are regularly crossing the road. “There’s a real concern with […]
