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 [...]

Fine arts students at Cumberland County High School are taking full control of a collaborative performance Thursday to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary through music, poetry, and historical documents. Cumberland County High School Theater Teacher Angela Robbins helped guide the creation of "America at 250:...

White County Schools will strengthen literacy instruction across its middle and high schools after receiving a $400,000 state grant. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the district was awarded the four-year Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant. Dronebarger said the funding will focus on enhancing teach...

Enrollment in Tennessee Tech's College of Arts and Sciences has remained stable in recent years, though many programs are declining nationally. Dean Dr. Darren Snider said while there was a decline during and immediately after COVID-19, enrollment has leveled off since 2021. Snider said the plateau reflects broader nat...

Cookeville Regional's major expansion in neurological care now complete, as hospital leaders officially opened the new 4 West Neuro Stepdown unit Tuesday. CRMC 4 West Director of Nursing Laura Kee said the new unit will focus on neurological and neurosurgical care, including stroke patients. Kee said they will provide ...

As the Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats launch their first-ever flag football team, junior Mia Hughes said she is embracing both the opportunity and the responsibility that comes with building a program from the ground up. "[I'm] just trying to set a leadership role," Hughes said. "If we're more bonded a...

For former Cookeville Cavaliers lacrosse player Carson Bowling, lacrosse was not something he stumbled upon. It was something he grew up watching. With three older brothers playing the sport, Bowling picked up a stick at an early age. What started as following in their footsteps quickly turned into something more serio...

The Van Buren County Commission unanimously approved spending $11,117 in grant funds Monday night to replace the failing heating and cooling systems at the Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum. Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum Representative Jimmy Hodges presented the project to the board afte...

Monterey Aldermen approved a resolution to establish a city administrator position during a special-called meeting on Monday. The resolution will be sent to the State Legislature for approval. While many details about the position, including job duties and funding, remain undecided, Alderman Bill Wiggins said he suppor...

The Fentress County Commission voted eight to two Monday night to appoint Hunter Fowler as the new sheriff. Fowler will serve the remainder of the term until the August election. He defeated Rodney Insco and Gary Ledbetter in the selection process. Fowler had been serving as the chief deputy since the resignation of Mi...