Free Saturday Workshop On Essential Beekeeping Skills
The Cookeville Beekeepers Association will host a free one-day course this Saturday to teach beginners the essential skills needed to start their own hives. Cookeville Beekeepers Association Treasurer Raye Ann Simmons said the organization has offered this class for several years to meet a growing local interest in the hobby. The workshop gives attendees a […]
Free Mental Health Coming, Part Of New Tech Masters Program
Tennessee Tech will open a free outpatient mental health clinic this fall to address the shortage of care providers and eliminate financial barriers for residents across the Upper Cumberland. Tech Center for Addiction Prevention and Support Director Steven Seiler said the new facility will focus on brief therapy sessions for individuals struggling with mental health […]
State Licensure Enhances McMinnville Animal Control
McMinnville Animal Control earned state licensure, allowing the facility to acquire medications directly from suppliers and officially recognizing its high operational standards. McMinnville Public Works Director Lyndon Bussell said the department pursued the certification to demonstrate the quality of the shelter to the community. The facility was already operating under strict internal guidelines before the […]
Cookeville Rescue Mission Reflects On 50 Years Of Service
The Cookeville Rescue Mission plans to offer increased capacity and more services to provide additional resources for guests as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary. Cookeville Rescue Mission Executive Director Will Roberts said the organization aims to collaborate with community partners to address the growing mental health needs of the people they serve. The mission […]
Monterey Schools Go Into Lockdown After Shots-Fired Incident
Two Monterey Schools were placed on a soft lockdown on Wednesday as law enforcement investigated a shots-fired incident. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Monterey Police Department responded to Arrowhead Drive after receiving a call reporting the incident. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said a property owner called, alleging that someone was attempting to rob […]
Pullins’ Growth, Versatility Key For Clarkrange Baseball
For Clarkrange Buffaloes player CJ Pullins, baseball has always been more than just a game. It has been a regular staple of his life. Pullins has spent more than 12 years on the diamond, dating back to his earliest days playing tee-ball and local town leagues. Pullins said those early experiences helped build not only […]
Baxter Man Arrested In Hilham Road Homicide Investigation
A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Overton County Sheriff’s Department resulted in the arrest of a Baxter man in connection to a homicide. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said agents began working alongside local detectives on March 23 at the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway. The […]
From Ballet To Softball: Howell’s Growth Fuels Warriorettes
For White County Warriorettes third baseman Addison Howell, the journey to the softball field started in an unexpected place. Howell said she tried ballet for about a week before realizing it was not for her. Howell said her father stepped in with a different idea in softball. Howell said it did not take her long […]
