The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals rejected a request Thursday to increase the height of directional signs for a new South Jefferson Avenue gas station due to traffic safety concerns. City Planner Chris Phillips said the request involved four signs at the proposed new Speedway location, next to the old Putnam Count...

Former Cookeville High Girls Basketball Coach Mindy Odom said the impact and legacy of Clarkrange Coach Lamar Rogers will live on. Rogers resigned Thursday. Odom competed against Rogers during her own coaching tenure and observed his program's development during summer camps at Tennessee Tech. "It was fun to coach...

The DeKalb Prevention Coalition and the DeKalb County Health Department have partnered to host a community baby shower focused resources for expectant parents. DeKalb Prevention Coalition Director Jennifer Matthews said Saturday's event aims to connect families with local health providers and prevention tools. "We...

The Crossville City Council giving high marks to City Manager Valerie Hale following her latest annual performance review. Council Member James Mayberry said the evaluation focused on several key areas, including how the city manager interacts with employees, communicates with residents, and carries out the priorities ...

Staff members at Rickman Elementary saved the life of a school custodian by utilizing an automated external defibrillator and performing CPR. Principal Julia Poston said the incident began when a teacher discovered custodian Mike Clark in distress inside a hallway closet. The faculty member used a school walkie-talkie ...