CHS Independence House Named Randy Mansell House
The Putnam County School Board approved naming Cookeville High School’s newly built Independence House in honor of teacher Randy Mansell. Mansell said the house will open later this month. At Thursday’s meeting, Director of Schools Corby King said Mansell will retire at the end of the year and thanked Mansell for his contributions and years […]
TTU Honors Record-Size Class During 2026 Spring Commencement
Tennessee Tech celebrated one of its largest Spring graduating classes in a decade during the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026. During his commencement speech, President Phil Oldham said the graduates from 85 counties, 33 states, and 22 different countries, represented the fearlessness and tenacity of the university. “It’s said that adversity doesn’t create […]
City Council Approves Wags And Whiskers Lease Extension
The Cookeville City Council approved a six-month lease extension for Wags and Whiskers Pet Rescue to continue operating a spay and neuter clinic at 180 Miller Road. City Manager James Mills said the city assumed the existing lease in January after purchasing the property, which houses the Major Michael Shipley Spay Neuter Clinic. The Cookeville-Putnam […]
Clinical Educator Notes Lower Age Increase In Strokes
Medical experts warn of the rising risk of strokes among residents under the age of 65 and the critical need for community education across the Upper Cumberland. Livingston Regional Hospital Clinical Educator Kaitlyn Wright said early intervention is vital for survivability and requires people outside of the healthcare profession to recognize stroke symptoms. Wright said […]
Van Buren High Earns Repeat Voter Registration Honor
Van Buren County High School has earned the Ann Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award for the second consecutive year after successfully registering 100 percent of its eligible students to vote. History Teacher Shane Hall said registering students before they graduate is a priority because the transition into college or the workforce often makes civic duties […]
Early Learning Academy Construction Nears Completion
The Putnam County schools early learning Academy is nearing its final stage of construction. Energy Systems Group Engineering Manager John Waddle said he was confident the renovation project was close to completion in Thursday’s board meeting and the council unanimously approved to pay Energy Systems Group some $702,000 for the renovation project. Waddle said he […]
Gainesboro Imagination Library Seeks Renewed Funding
The Gainesboro Board of Mayor and Aldermen discussed renewing a $1,000 annual grant for the Jackson County chapter of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. Imagination Library Board Member John Deane said the organization is seeking a renewal of the funding after the previous three-year grant agreement concluded. Deane said the local chapter has seen significant […]
TVA Maintenance Requires Six-Hour Algood Power Outage
Residents in the Algood area will experience a six-hour power outage starting late Saturday. Upper Cumberland Electric Membership Corporation officials said the scheduled outage is expected to begin at 11:00 PM and conclude by 5:00 AM on Sunday. The work is required for the TVA to complete necessary maintenance on their transmission line. Upper Cumberland […]
Life Church Provides Mobile Medical And Spiritual Care
Cookeville Life Church is hosting a free mobile medical mission Saturday to provide healthcare services and essential resources to community members in need. Director of Duo Mobile Medical Mission Vinnie Scardino said the event focuses on providing medical, dental, and vision care alongside food and haircuts for those unable to access such services. Scardino said […]
