Women’s Conference Teaches Priority Of Personal Health
The Cookeville-Putnam Chamber of Commerce Women’s Conference will teach women how to prioritize their healthcare to build a foundation for wellness. Certified Nurse Midwife Jessica Tillery will present “Things No One Told You” during the conference. Tillery said women can easily put their own healthcare aside while caring for their families and others around them. […]
Endangered Bat Findings Drive Tennessee Habitat Conservation
A brand new TWRA survey confirmed the presence of two federally endangered bat species and one proposed for the list in Fentress County Biodiversity Coordinator Dustin Thames said the 2026 Bat Blitz involved a partnership with the Tennessee Bat Working Group to capture and study animals across the landscape. “Capturing these endangered species in these […]
Nuclear Waste Repository Would Involve Rock Deposits
A nuclear waste repository being considered in the Upper Cumberland would store solid radioactive material deep underground rather than the liquid waste people may commonly associate with nuclear facilities. Local leaders found out recently the state was looking at several counties as part of Tennessee’s proposed Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. Tennessee Tech Professor of Nuclear […]
Former Commissioner Neal Sentenced For Child Exploitation
Former Putnam County Commissioner and Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Jimmy Neal sentenced to seven and a half years in federal prison for his role in an online child exploitation group. The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Neal pled guilty to four counts related to possessing, receiving, and distributing child pornography. Neal ordered to pay $30,000 in […]
Hicks Claims District Coaching Award Despite Injuries
A season rarely goes exactly as planned, but Cookeville volleyball coach Logan Hicks believes adversity should never determine a team’s potential. After injuries forced the Lady Cavaliers to rely on inexperienced players, Cookeville continued to compete through a culture built on resilience, family and a commitment to playing for one another. Hicks was named District […]
Livingston’s Matti Houser Honors Longstanding Legacy
Livingston cheerleader Matti Houser continuing a multi-generational legacy as she supports the same athletic programs where her father and grandfather once competed. Houser said her grandfather played as a running back and wide receiver during his high school career. Houser said her father also played for the school as a quarterback and receiver. “I just […]
