Local florists are working late nights to process this weekend's rose surge. Local Florist Rosemary Andrews said preparing for the flower's busiest day of the year means managing logistics and incoming requests. Staff members are currently organizing their schedules to handle the influx of business leading up to the ho...

A slight delay has slowed the completion of renovations to the Pickett County High School restrooms. Pickett County Director of Schools Melissa Robbins told the School Board a contractor had to find a subcontractor to install HVAC wiring, delaying the finish. Shipping delays in tile material also a concern. Robbins sai...

The Overton County Industrial Development Authority wants to adopt new recruitment incentives to attract more businesses to the county. Authority Representative Shannon Cantrell said when a developer buys a property, its current tax value is set as a baseline. The employer could apply for a Tax Increment Financing ince...

Byrdstown Aldermen approved several changes to the town's employee handbook after discovering that some of the policies needed to be updated Byrdstown Mayor Sam Gibson said the changes were made after an auditor pointed them out during its yearly audit.Gibson said one policy update involves the town's mandatory 30-minu...

The Tennessee Comptroller's Office identified six findings in its latest audit of Jackson County, raising concerns about financial oversight and internal controls. The findings stem from financial records for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2025. Three of the findings involved the County Mayor's Office. That include...

A state investigation found a serious workplace safety violation at the Putnam County Recycling Center following the December death of a Solid Waste employee. The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration said in a report released Tuesday that unsafe working conditions existed at the recycling center. The...

Bowling alleys have long felt like a second home for Jackson County girls bowling head coach Debbie Akers. For nearly three decades, Akers has lived the sport she now teaches, spending 28 years coaching and bowling after first getting her start in league play. Akers said what began as a personal passion soon became a [...

Overton County Commissioners approved Monday night to repair a wall at the county justice center through a partnership with TCAT Livingston. Overton County Sheriff John Garrett said the section is part of the building that once housed the National Guard armory. He said water seeps through the wooden window seals during...

A Tennessee Tech economist said spending a tax refund immediately can lead to financial trouble if the money is actually an overpayment error or needed for emergency savings. Tennessee Tech Lecturer of Economics Dr. Chelsea Dowell said residents should view refunds as overpaid taxes rather than free money. She said the...

The Cumberland County Friends of the Trails hopeful that the City of Crossville will soon acquire a much-needed hiking trail easement. Friends of the Trails President John Conrad said the group is seeking an easement from St. Alphonsus Catholic Church to connect existing hiking paths. It is part of a larger vision for ...