Putnam Applying For State Afterschool Program Funding
Putnam County Schools once again seeking state funding to continue and strengthen its LEAPS After School program, which serve hundreds of students across the district. Putnam County Extended Learning Coordinator Brenda Hughett said the program provides academic enrichment, physical activities, and tutoring services for at-risk students. Hughett said the system has seen success from the […]
Cumberland Increases Numbers In Wage, Benefit Survey
The Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce said it saw increased participation from local employers in the 2026 Wage and Benefit Survey. Chamber Director Ethan Hadley said the biennial wage and benefit survey is conducted by Middle Tennessee State University. It collects anonymous data on pay and benefits from industries across 40 counties in the Middle […]
Cookeville Advances Three-Lane Henley Drive Extension
The preliminary outline for the extension of Henley Drive, from Sams Street to Bunker Hill Road south of Interstate 40, approved by the Cookeville Planning Commission. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the project sits on approximately 0.799 acres zoned for regional commercial use. “The submitted plat depicts the extension of Henley Drive from the […]
New Local Art Being Displayed In Downtown Gainesboro
The Roaring River Cultural Alliance is bringing new life to the square in Gainesboro by publicly displaying artwork created by local artists. Roaring River Cultural Alliance President Valerie Goetz said the art is called the Wind Exhibition and is Gainesboro’s first outdoor, kinetic, and mobile exhibit. Valerie said during the winter months, there is not […]
Wednesday Wildfire Town Hall Promotes Risk Reduction
Fairfield Glade officials are hosting a town hall meeting Wednesday to help residents better understand the increasing threat of wildfires in the region. Fairfield Glade Fire Department Safety Officer Keith Larkin said the event focuses on preventing the type of destruction seen in other parts of East Tennessee. The meeting aims to address the rising […]
Sparta Taking Trash To Local Landfill, Deal Not Finished
Sparta’s Solid Waste Department is now able to take trash to the White County landfill, something the city has not been able to do since the county sold the landfill to Waste Management. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city is dumping trash at the landfill on a cost-per-ton basis. Quick said taking […]
Cookeville Regional Partnership Brings Outpatient Telepsychiatry
Cookeville Regional Medical Center has partnered to offer outpatient telepsychiatry services to patients in the Upper Cumberland. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Bruce Johnson announced the addition of the new service which will be located in the Professional Office Building on the main campus. This partnership aims to provide appointment access to board-certified psychiatrists via telehealth […]
Poston Embraces Last Month, Cementing Identity At Livingston
For Livingston Academy guard Emma Poston, senior season is not just a farewell tour, but rather a time of establishing goals. Poston said she looks to conclude her final year with two clear priorities: Establish the Lady Wildcats as one of the toughest defensive teams in the Upper Cumberland and leave a legacy her community […]
Haney Aims to Guide Panthers Back to Murfreesboro
As one of three seniors on the Stone Memorial Panthers roster this season, Hunter Haney said he knows the responsibility that comes with experience. Haney said he is not just focused on points and rebounds. He is focused on leading. Haney said the Panthers have built something this year that goes beyond basketball. “We just […]
DeKalb Approves Jail Funding After Failed Vote Delay
The DeKalb County Commission approved a capital outlay note for the new county jail Monday night following a failed attempt to remove the item from the agenda. Commissioner Greg Matthews led the effort to delay the vote, arguing that the body had received insufficient information regarding the project’s scope and impact on the surrounding neighborhood. […]
