Putnam County seeing improvement after implementing new technology in the criminal warrant process, saving officer time and resources. Circuit County Clerk Jennifer Wilkerson said the electronic warrant process has gone well, increasing accuracy and saving money. Wilkerson said her office needed a better way to perform...

A professional organizer says the best way to begin organizing is letting go of unnecessary items, de-cluttering the home and the mind. Local Organizer Beth Ruck said organizing can give someone a fresh start, getting rid of items that did not serve them in the previous year. Ruck said letting go of items they received...

The Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum will make much needed building repairs thanks to a new state grant. Museum Secretary Justin Aughinbaugh said the county is taking bids for a roofline and chimney inspection, HVAC condensation and drainage corrections, and gutter, downspout, and drainage improvements. ...

As schools begin the second semester, new cell phone policies appear to be making a positive impact. Schools across Tennessee adopted a new cell phone policy last summer, further restricting cell phone usage on school campuses. Overton County Director of Schools Kim Dillon said administrators and teachers are noticing ...

Allardt has been awarded an estimated $390,000 Community Development Block Grant to purchase a new pumper truck for the volunteer fire department. Allardt Fire Chief Larry Cooper said the new truck is a 2026 Kenworth model. Cooper said the grant will allow them to replace a 24-year-old truck. "The City of Allardt ...

The Livingston-Overton Chamber of Commerce has honored Lori Richards with the Ambassador of the Year Award for her work in the community. The Chamber awarded four members of the community Legacy Awards, honoring each of them for showing selfless support toward the Chamber. The Ambassador of the Year Award recognizes Vo...

As New Year's fitness resolutions begin, a local fitness expert said starting too fast can lead to injury, a common reason that resolutions fail. . Fitness Expert Joseph Looker said you can avoid injury by drinking lots of water as you begin your routine. He said stretching is also very important when beginning a new [...

Cookeville Regional Medical Center has imposed its annual temporary visitor restrictions to reduce the spread of illnesses. The restrictions prohibit those under the age of 16 and anyone showing signs of illness from visiting the hospital unless seeking medical attention. CRMC Director of Marketing and Communications H...

New Year's resolutions can be either a fresh start or a yearly obligation, and a local nurse practitioner reminds everyone to set their goals wisely. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Melynie Cagle said humans crave a new beginning, as the New Year offers an opportunity for that fresh start. Cagle said when setting goals,...

Primary Elections will be held in 2026 here in the Upper Cumberland, and local election commissions are trying to help the communities prepare for the election. Putnam County Administrator of Elections Jennifer Murphy said this election comes every four years, so this is a big time to vote for the county. Murphy said t...