Cookeville’s Jamie Gillies Honored With AF Bridges Award
Cookeville High School girls’ basketball coach Jamie Gillies has continued to build the program since taking over in 2017. This month, she added another accolade to her resume: the A.F. Bridges Sportsmanship Award, a statewide honor recognizing coaches who exemplify character, integrity, and hospitality in high school athletics.Gillies has led Cookeville to multiple 25-plus win […]
Commission Approves Urban Growth Boundary Plan
Cookeville’s desire to expand its Urban Growth Boundary took a step forward Monday night after the city’s planning commission approved an expansion plan. The boundary sets limits and defines areas in which the city could expand. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the expansion would total an estimated 4,225 acres or 6.6 miles. It would […]
Sparta Scaling Down Sidewalk Project After T-DOT Approval
The city of Sparta has received approval from T-DOT to scale down its multimodal sidewalk project, after bids came in significantly higher than anticipated. Bids for the project came in at an estimated $2.8 million back in August. City Administrator Tonya Tindle said the city received an estimated $1 million grant from T-DOT for the […]
Lady Beetles Not Ladybugs Arriving; Will Leave Soon
House guests already arriving around your place in what appears to be a ladybug infestation? Local Pest Control Expert Ethan Adcock said they are actually Asian Lady Beetles. Adcock said he has received a lot of calls this year with people concerned. “When it starts getting colder, they look for warmth,” Adcock said. “That’s why […]
Tech Host Summit To Improve Statewide Water Quality
Nutrient pollution, one of the biggest problems with Upper Cumberland waterways, identified during a Tennessee Tech University summit focused on water quality issues. Tennessee Tech Water Center Director Justin Murdock said nitrogen and phosphorus are infiltrating our lakes, rivers, and streams. Murdock said nutrient pollution is increasing the growth of algae in our water sources. […]
Good Idea To Get Your Flu Shot Before Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving approaching, local health officials are encouraging people to get their flu shot before family gatherings, as no one wants a side of sniffles with their stuffing. Overton County Health Department Nursing Supervisor Megan Reeder said getting the flu shot is one of the easiest ways you can protect yourself from getting sick during […]
Local Farmer: Many Will Have Beef With Turkey Prices
A local livestock farmer said you can expect this week’s turkey dinner to cost you at least $7 per pound. Local Farmer Carri Hare said rising turkey costs correlate with high production costs, as the cost to feed, labor, water and purchase turkeys all factor into the price tag. Hare said cultivation also plays a […]
PEP Foundation In Need Of Children’s Winter Clothing
The Putnam Education Partnership Foundation urgently needs children’s winter clothing and is asking the community to help out by donating. PEP Foundation Executive Director Katelyn Steakley said donated winter clothes will go to the care closets across the Putnam County School System for students and staff in need. Steakley said the need important, as the […]
Former 31st District Attorney Next Court Appearance 2027
Former 31st Judicial District Attorney Chris Stanford did not appear in court Monday on reckless endangerment charges. Stanford had a scheduled court appearance on Monday, which would have been the plea deadline. Stanford did not appear as part of an agreement, according to DeKalb County Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin. The full details of the […]
Adams’ Versatility, Motivation Power Pioneers’ New Season
Warren County senior Dashawn Adams is ready to bring the noise this season, and he is carrying last year’s frustrations with him as fuel. Adams said the four game losing streak to end last season has not stopped bothering him and it’ instead is driving the team’s mentality heading into his final year. “I took […]
