Upperman Bees football player Elijah Fitts has built a reputation for rising to the occasion, especially when the lights are brightest. Fitts is not only one of the Bees’ most consistent offensive weapons, but also a voice of connection and confidence inside the locker room. “We’re more connected,&rdq...

The Cookeville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a zoning exception Thursday to accommodate an expansion project for Novastus. The recycling company already operates at 20 CC Camp Road, and wants to expand production. Community Development Director Jon Ward said the facility sorts out recyclable materials such as plasti...

Warren County Emergency Management received a $419,000 grant Thursday to purchase new radio equipment for local volunteer fire departments. Director Jason Hillis said the department applied for the Emergency Communications Community Development Block Grant to help the county pay for a new radio system. Hillis said shif...

With the completion of improvements to the square, Livingston is now setting a focus on a new project that will bring improvements to Cedar and Little Street. Livingston’s Central Business District Project Coordinator Ray Evans said the project is sort of the missing link between the South Church Street and Sprin...

Local author Laurie Crawford showcased her book, “Hope on the Farm” Thursday at the Millard Oakley Public Library. Crawford said her experiences with her grandmother inspired the book. Crawford said her grandmother taught her many lessons while raising her on her family farm. “Having the opportunity t...

Tennessee Tech is reminding students not to park illegally on public streets around campus, after growing issues around Cookeville’s downtown and adjacent neighborhoods. The Cookeville Police Department has recently enhanced parking enforcement efforts due to the growing issues. Tennessee Tech Public Relations Di...

After a series of project deadline extensions, the new Byrdstown Water Plant project missed the October completion deadline. Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the settling basin has been filled with water, and the electrical system is in place. Gibson said at this point, the project is still in what he called the “...

Fentress County will expand its ambulance station after being awarded a $997,000 Community Development Block Grant Thursday. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the county has seen growth over the past several years and that the station is currently not fit to handle the growth. Johnson said it was great for t...

The non-profit student mentorship program Tennessee Achieves needs volunteer mentors in the Upper Cumberland urgently. tnAchieves Vice President Tyler Ford said the program works with high school seniors and college students to support and help them successfully navigate the path to post-secondary school opportunities....

The Jackson County Blue Devils girls basketball team enters the new season with experience, depth, and a clear mission: Compete for a state championship. After finishing 12-12 overall and 4-6 in District 7-1A play last season, head coach Jim Brown said his returning veterans are ready to take the next step. “When...