White County Fills New Parks And Rec Director Position
White County Commissioners approved Tuesday night the hiring of Don Pearcy as the county’s first parks and recreation director. The county began the search after receiving a parks and recreation grant from the state. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the county’s HR Department and the state recommended the county hire Pearcy. “With the […]
Putnam Commission Approves Shift To Four-Year Reappraisal
Putnam County Commissioners voted Tuesday night to shift the county’s property reappraisal cycle from five years to four years. Putnam County Assessor of Property Steve Pierce said the change is intended to improve fairness and protect revenue stability without raising taxes. Pierce said the proposal would help keep property values closer to market levels and […]
Algood Public Works Asking Citizens To Report Potholes
After the winter storms passed, Algood Public Works has been working to repair the roads battered by the elements. Workers do their best to fix up high-traffic areas like Main Street. But Public Works Director Walt Bradshaw said the department relies on reports from citizens to know which areas need care. “If they have a […]
RAM Recruitment Underway For March Cookeville Clinic
Remote Area Medical is actively recruiting volunteers for a free healthcare clinic scheduled to take place at Cookeville High School in March. Clinic Coordinator Brad Sands said the event offers dental, vision, and medical services to the community without requiring insurance or identification. While the University of Buffalo is traveling to the region to assist, […]
UC Legislators Expect Session To Adjourn In Late April
Upper Cumberland lawmakers say they expect the Tennessee General Assembly to adjourn its 2026 legislative session in April, as work continues on budget negotiations and key policy proposals. Representative Ryan Williams said that in recent years, the legislative session has ended in mid to late April. “The Senate seems to think we can do it […]
Local NAACP Leader Said Jackson Leaves Behind Legacy
Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP Leaders said Reverend Jesse Jackson leaves behind a legacy of fighting for those in need. The Civil Rights leader and former presidential candidate passed away Tuesday. Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP President Tom Savage said Jackson worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and later founded the Rainbow PUSH Coalition to advocate for racial and […]
Tech To Receive $3 Million From State For Next-Gen Academies
Tennessee Tech University could receive $3 million in proposed state funding from Governor Bill Lee to expand its Next-Gen Academies, with a focus on nuclear and cybersecurity technologies. Tennessee Tech Chief of Government Affairs Dr. Terry Saltsman said state leaders have been discussing for the past few years how the nuclear industry can advance while […]
$60 Million Meadow Park Dam Project Targets Water Security
Crossville Officials discussed the long-term timeline and necessity of the Meadow Park Lake Dam project during a work session Tuesday. Consulting Engineer Kevin Young presented data regarding Cumberland County’s current water usage versus projected needs through the year 2075. He reviewed the “safe yield” capacity of existing reservoirs to explain the scope of the proposed […]
Sitton Leading Cumberland County Jets With Poise, Purpose
As he enters his senior season, Solomon Sitton said he has fully embraced the responsibility that comes with running the show at point guard for the Cumberland County Jets. The 6-foot guard, now handling primary point guard duties said he is not just focused on scoring. He is focused on control, tempo, decision-making, efficiency, and […]
Pickett County’s Wood Finding Voice, Shot For Bobcats
For Pickett County Bobcats girls basketball player Kylie Wood, basketball has never just been a game. It has been a constant. Wood enters her 12th year playing the sport she first picked up in a youth league coached by her dad. From those early practices to bright-light varsity games, one thing has not changed. Wood […]
