As three Americans prepare to launch Wednesday night on the first crewed journey to the moon since 1972, a Tennessee Tech professor will be on the team that will later collect samples in the next phase - a moon landing mission in 2028. Scientist Jeannette Luna said she will work from mission control in a [...]

A Putnam County student headed to the state's American Legion Oratorical contest Saturday for the first time in 12 years. Cookeville High School Senior Navada Davis recently took first place at a regional competition. American Legion Post 46 Oratorical Chairman Richard Buford said the contest challenges high school stu...

Warren County High School will soon see a major facility upgrade with the replacement of the bleachers in the school's gymnasium. The School Board approved the estimated $597,000 upgrade. Warren County Schools Communications Coordinator Sarah Cantrell said the bleachers are over 30 years old, and the project was long o...

Easter's fluctuating date annually is rooted in ancient lunar calendars and a desire by early Christians to maintain a historical connection to the Jewish feast of Passover. Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church Pastor Adam Royal said historical and astronomical formulas determine when the holiday is observed. Royal said the...

Putnam County property owners will soon receive new property valuations reflecting a growing real estate market. But Putnam County Assessor of Property Steve Pierce said the rising appraisals could trigger a corresponding drop in the county tax rate. The county is currently undergoing its state-mandated five-year reapp...

Local leaders, service providers, and recovery advocates gathered Wednesday for a roundtable discussion identifying service gaps and strategies to better support individuals and families in recovery. Among the most pressing concerns raised was a lack of stable, affordable housing, particularly for individuals in recove...

A year ago, uncertainty surrounded the Upperman boys soccer program. Now, under head coach Mixon Moore, the Bees are starting to build not just a roster, but a culture. Moore said the foundation of this year's team goes far beyond wins and losses. "I told the boys if they will do the right things, we [...]

Putnam County saw strong construction numbers in March, generating nearly $13 million across 39 total permits. The monthly figures reflect building activity strictly within the county limits and exclude data from the municipalities. The total construction value for the year currently stands at more than $25.5 million. ...

The end of March means property tax deadlines pass across Upper Cumberland communities, residents who missed payments are now facing added penalties. Algood City Recorder Anna Walker said the March 30 deadline marked the cutoff for paying 2024 property taxes locally before accounts were turned over for collection. Deli...

Monterey First Baptist Church will host a Jesus Walk on Good Friday to commemorate the crucifixion and celebrate the resurrection season by carrying a cross through town. Monterey First Baptist Church Pastor Bill Barenkamp said the event begins at the church parking lot and concludes at Whitaker Park. The route covers ...