
Cookeville Track and Field Builds Edge Under Scott Cook
At a program known for its size and steady presence in Upper Cumberland athletics, Cookeville High School track and field is leaning into discovering their collective talents this season. With an influx of new athletes joining the Cookeville Cavaliers, head coach Scott Cook said he has embraced a flexible, evaluation-d...
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UC Should Prepare For Wildfires, Especially Eastern Section
The Tennessee Division of Forestry reports that 87 percent of the state's population is currently exposed to some level of wildfire risk as Wildfire Community Preparedness Day takes place Saturday. Division of Forestry's Megan Carpenter said the majority of Tennessee wildfires occur in the eastern half of the state and...
May 01, 2026

Tech's Regional Science Fair Shows More Complex Projects
The best of the best among middle and high school students on the Tennessee Tech campus Saturday to participate in the university's 68th Annual Cumberland Plateau Regional Science & Engineering Fair. Event Co-Chair Christina Hatley said the fair allows regional students to showcase their creativity and problem-solv...
May 01, 2026

Overton Shine On Games Emphasizes Participation For Kids
Livingston Academy students participated in the "Shine On Games" Friday, an all-inclusive competition for students with physical and intellectual disabilities. Special Education Teacher April Stover said the initiative began after discussions with coaches Jimmy Miller and Kaleb Qualls about creating more oppo...
May 01, 2026

Retirement And Vacancy Create Van Buren Jail Openings
Van Buren County looking to fill two correctional officer positions following a long-term retirement and a recent vacancy. Jail Administrator Jessica Grissom said the facility operates with specific staffing requirements for both day and night shifts. Grissom said maintaining a full roster is necessary to ensure the fa...
May 01, 2026



