WCHS Naming Ballpark After Ethan Roberts
White County High School will honor former student and now Major League Pitcher Ethan Roberts Saturday, renaming the school’s baseball ballpark to Culley Field at Ethan Roberts Ballpark. Roberts has spent the past six years in the Chicago Cubs organization and made his major league debut in 2022. White County Head Baseball Coach Phillip Hensley […]
Monterey Terminates Police Chief Randolph
Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph has been terminated after Monterey’s Civil Service Board unanimously voted in favor of the decision. Monterey Mayor Alex Garcia said he did not attend the meeting to avoid showing impropriety. “You know my stance on it was I suspended him pending the investigation,” Garcia said. “But I don’t have a […]
Cookeville Quilting Group Hosting Show Saturday
A local quilting group invites you to see their handiwork this weekend as the Cookeville Crazy Quilters hosts the Southern Charm Quilt Show. Cookeville Crazy Quilters Chairman Peggy Jones said the group started in 1979 and meets twice a month at the Putnam County Library to quilt together and promote the art of quilting. Jones […]
TSSAA Releases Football Realignment
The TSSAA released initial football region alignments for the 2025-2028 seasons, with several Upper Cumberland programs being affected. York Institute is moving from the 2-2A region to the 3-2A region. Jackson County is moving from the 3-2A region to the 4-2A region. Cumberland County has dropped out of the 4-4A region and will play an […]
Wildcats Offense Humming Heading Into Round 2
Monterey travels to Westmoreland in round two of the playoffs Friday night in a rematch from week five. Westmoreland won that game 28-7. Since then Monterey has reeled off six straight wins. Hughes said success Friday night starts with the offensive line. “Our guys know they got to execute their tracks, they got to execute […]
White County Board Recognizes McBride, Robinson
The White County School Board unveiled its updated board room Thursday night, honoring the late Richard McBride and Kenneth Robinson. The room features a plaque and new signage honoring the former board members. Family members and former board members attended the meeting to remember the two. Board Chair Bob Young said the facility will serve […]
Monroe Returning As Director Of Clay Schools
Clay County Director of Schools Diana Monroe announced Thursday night that she would not be retiring in February. Monroe said she will fulfil the rest of her contract, which expires in June of 2027. The board approved keeping Monroe as the director and has forgone the applications they received for the position. Chairman Benji Bailey […]
Wright, York Prepare For Polk Rematch
York Institute will face off against Polk County for the second time in three weeks Friday night and Head Coach Derwin Wright said he hopes his team will perform better. On October 31, these two teams faced off in the 2-2A region championship, won by the Dragons 19-14. Wright said with the rematch being such […]
Wreaths Across America Deadline Friday
Fallen veterans will be honored as Wreaths Across America returns to Overton County. The organization places wreaths on the graves of fallen veterans. Overton County Coordinator Steve Vaughn said placing wreaths on the graves has been a great way to honor those who allow us to celebrate the holidays. “It’s just to remember them during […]
Fentress EMS Preparing New Ambulances
After several delays, the Fentress County EMS has received two new ambulances and is working to equip them for use by Christmas. Director Daniel Coleman said the vehicles will be replacing two ambulances in the fleet that have already gone to surplus. Coleman said getting these new ambulances will allow EMS crews to be much […]
