Cookeville Youth Volleyball Expands, Older Players Invited
Cookeville Youth Volleyball registration now open, with an expanded program being offered. City Athletic Director Seth Bruton said the original program had a younger age cap. Bruton said local families requested wanted to older teenagers, as many older girls requested a similar introductory opportunity into volleyball. Bruton said the expansion will allow the program to […]
White County’s State Archery Champs Honored By County
White County Middle School won first place in the National Archery in the Schools Program State Championships.
Livingston Fire Learns Helicopter Landing Techniques
Livingston Fire and EMS traveled to Kentucky this week for a helicopter evacuation training course. Livingston Fire Chief Rocky Dial said the department takes the course every two years to maintain awareness of the air evacuation procedures. He said firefighters learned how to create a safe landing zone for helicopters, free of powerlines, trees, and […]
Forbus General Store In Pall Mall Celebrates 100 Years Of Business
The Tennessee Department of Economic And Community Development is celebrating Pall Mall’s Forbus General Store as a Tennessee business serving the community for over 100 years. General Manager Clint Hayes said the store began serving the community in 1882 as Pall Mall’s pharmacy, restaurant, and clothing store. Hayes said the recognition has been awesome. He […]
Local Grocer Opens In Gainesboro; Aims To Make Farm-Fresh Produce Available To All
A new market with a focus on fresh, locally-grown produce has opened in Gainesboro. Miss Sallie’s Market is operating in a newly-renovated 100-year old building on the Gainesboro Square. Store Owner Natasha Deane said she was inspired to start the store when she discovered that many people in Jackson County shared her frustration over the […]
Carjacking Arrest Made In Monterey, Two Vehicles Stolen
A carjacking suspect made his way to Monterey in two stolen vehicles before being arrested Tuesday. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said the suspect Noah Hill wrecked a Kentucky stolen vehicle before hijacking a vehicle and forcing a woman to drive him to the McGugins Shell in Monterey. Farris said this is an example to […]
