McMinnville has received a state grant to launch a new spay and neuter assistance program aimed to help residents afford the services for their pets. McMinnville Public Works Director, Lyndon Bussell said the program will offer vouchers that will total up to $1,100. Bussell said the city launched the program as a way t...

The Upper Cumberland Friday basketball schedule has undergone changes with the winter storm staring down Tennessee and the central United States this weekend. Some basketball games scheduled for Friday at 6 pm have now been moved to Thursday at 6 pm. Those matchups include Livingston facing White County and DeKalb Coun...

Putnam County Commissioners have adopted a new policy to round off the amount charged for fees and taxes when customers pay with cash. County Attorney Jeff Jones said the new policy originated when the U.S Treasury stopped making pennies last February. Jones said this has created an issue, as many county offices deal w...

White County Commissioners approved allocating a total of $200,000 in opioid abatement funds to support local organizations and programs tackling the crisis. County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson said the funds must be used to help with the opioid issues in the county, as they are from a federal lawsuit and not taxpaye...

A McMinnville First United Methodist Church ministry entering its 25th year crocheting and knitting prayer shawls to support locals struggling through hardship. Ministry Co-Chair Cindy Ratz said the women crochet for members of the church and those in the broader community needing comfort and care. Ratz said the women ...

A local agency said Thursday's one-night survey of people experiencing homelessness is critical in helping bring resources to the table. Choice Health Network Upper Cumberland Client Service Manager Connie Garrett said the Point in Time Count is a HUD-required, one-night effort. It attempts to accurately count how many...

Fentress County will look to appoint a new sheriff in March. The County Commission voted to set the deadline for qualifications for March 2 and the appointment date on March 23. The county has 120 days from the day the resignation letter from former Sheriff Michael Reagon was received. County Attorney Leslie Ledbetter ...

As election season approaches, Cookeville officials are reminding residents and candidates about the city's rules for political signs. Election signs are popping up across Cookeville, even though the primary election is still months away. Community Development Director Jon Ward said this is normal because the city does...

Upperman Lady Bees guard Taylor Dolente said the biggest plays do not always show up in the box score, but are rather the one that are heard. "Definitely talking on the defensive end," Dolente said. "Knowing where they're at on the court, sticking with them on man, knowing your personnel, and I think a b...

The Putnam County Commission voted Tuesday night to appoint Nelson Lafever to fill the vacant District Seven seat. Nelson Lafever, the newly appointed Putnam County commissioner for District Seven, addressed the commission in a prerecorded video that was played during the meeting. "As a conservative commissioner, ...