For Clay County Bulldogs girls basketball player Ella Eads, scoring has never been just about putting the ball in the basket. Eads said it is about making the right play, and trusting everything she has built along the way. "I know I need to make a play," Eads said. "It's not just go score, my [...]

Tennessee Tech preparing for the potential of significant snowfall this weekend. In a statement sent to students and faculty Thursday, officials said they will work to ensure campus safety and continuity of essential services.University leadership is coordinating with local and regional officials ahead of the expected ...

Putnam County has awarded the bid for a roof structure over the new grandstands at the county's fairgrounds on Tennessee Avenue. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said bids came in under budget. Porter said strong interest from contractors resulted in favorable pricing. "We had a lot of interest in the bids this ti...

Cookeville Electric and Gas preparing crews and equipment ahead of possible winter weather that could impact utility service. Director Carl Haney said the department has multiple crews available if outages occur and can expand staffing quickly as conditions change. Haney said much of the logistical work comes long befo...

Tennessee Tech has renamed the Womens Center after founding director and long-time campus leader Gretta Stanger. Director Helen Hunt said the center tries to reach students, faculty and staff based on the legacy created by Stanger. "Gretta Stanger was a professor in the Sociology Department and had been a pillar o...

Putnam County School Officials have completed initial testing of metal detectors at Monterey High School as part of a system-wide evaluation. The school system purchased detectors to see how students would respond and how they logistically might work. Monterey was the first test. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin s...

Livingston received a state Infrastructure Grant Thursday to support long-term planning for its water and sewer systems. Livingston Mayor Lori Burnett said the city was awarded $114,000 through the Infrastructure Planning Grant program announced by Governor Bill Lee. "We didn't know we were going to get it, but we...

When the Jackson County Blue Devils take the floor or run onto the field, Ella Adcock is never far behind, leading the charge with a voice and confidence that did not always come naturally. Now a four-year cheerleader for Jackson County, Adcock has spent her high school career supporting both the Blue Devils' football ...

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...