Junior Woman’s Club Bolsters Child Advocacy Initiatives
The Cookeville Junior Woman’s Club targeting basic needs among local children this week with restaurant fundraisers and a donation drive supporting child advocacy organizations. Club President Tish Seidler said Child Advocacy Week calls attention to children whose needs can go unnoticed, including abused or neglected children, foster children and others who need additional support. “This […]
Tennessee Law Permits New Procedures For Optometrists
New legislation will allow Tennessee optometrists to include the use of medical lasers for specific eye care procedures. Governor Bill Lee recently signed the new law which goes into effect in two years. Local Ophthalmologist Dr. Andrew Johnson said the new law allows licensed optometrists to perform three non-invasive office procedures. Johnson expressed the need […]
Local History, Paranormal Interest Dekalb Attorney Cripps
A lifelong interest in DeKalb County history and true crime leading a Smithville attorney to research some of the community’s best-known paranormal stories. Attorney Sarah Cripps said she studied history before attending law school and heard stories about crimes and tragedies that had occurred around DeKalb County. “Growing up here you always know about infamous […]
Nearly 40 Prep Bands Take Over Tech For Weekend Event
Tennessee Tech hosting the Bands of America competition at Tucker Stadium this week, bringing 38 high school bands from 11 different states to Cookeville. School of Music Director Colin Hill said the university began coordinating logistics for the large-scale performance in April. The competition moved to the campus after a previous contract at Nissan Stadium […]
DeKalb Slates $500K For Waste Access, Efficiency Improvements
DeKalb County will invest $500,000 to upgrade convenience sites and the local transfer station to address safety concerns and aging infrastructure. Mayor Patrick Ray said the allocation from its solid waste fund balance allows the county to address driveway repairs and deteriorating steps used by residents to access dumpsters. Ray said the funding will also […]
Upper Cumberland Early Voting Shows Upward Trend
Early voting turnout produced solid numbers across the Upper Cumberland as Election Day approaches Tuesday. More than 26,000 residents voted early across Putnam, Clay, Fentress, Jackson, Overton and White Counties. Most areas reported early voting turnout that surpassed both the August, 2026 election and the 2022 gubernatorial race. Clay County stood as the only county […]
Safety And Visibility Encouraged This Halloween Night
White County Captain Nate Theiss urging families and motorists to take extra precautions as children head out for Halloween festivities. Darkness can make trick-or-treaters harder for motorists to spot, particularly when costumes do not stand out against their surroundings. “Just making sure that they’re safe,” Theiss said. “I know a lot of the Halloween costumes […]
Presley Hickman Sets The Standard For Upperman Volleyball
Upperman junior Presley Hickman increased her offensive production more than fourfold from her freshman season while helping push the Lady Bees within one victory of the state championship match. Hickman recorded 450 kills with a .289 hitting percentage as Upperman finished 32-8, captured consecutive district and region championships and reached the state tournament semifinals. “I […]
Search Widens For Six Missing Cumberland Children
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office issued a felony arrest warrant for a mother accused of taking six children from a Crossville area home last week. Officials said Misty Ware faces a charge of custodial interference after taking the children on October 22. A court order denied her legal custodial rights. Investigators said the children could […]
