Livingston Academy's shutdown on Thursday was due to a disgruntled parent, according to the Livingston Police Department. According the department, the lockdown was initiated after an individual arrived to pick up a student. Upon review, school officials determined the individual was not listed on the approved pickup l...

After securing signatures from most of the property's owners, the City of Algood has torn down and cleaned up a long-vacant house on Main Street that had fallen into severe disrepair. The update follows ongoing efforts by city officials to address the deteriorating property at 164 Main Street. Algood City Administrator...

A state health expert says the Upper Cumberland region has seen an uptick in illnesses over the past few weeks due to upper respiratory illnesses. Tennessee Department of Health Epidemiologist Dr. Mary Margaret-Fill said it is not surprising to see a surge in illnesses at this time of year. "We do know from the ty...

Crossville has passed a new work-zone sign ordinance to make construction areas and pubic roadways safer and easier for drivers to navigate. The ordinance requires workers to place a warning sign such as "Work Zone," "Caution," or "Utility Work Ahead", facing oncoming traffic about 50 feet...

The short days and colder temperatures of winter may not seem ideal for gardening, but local University of Tennessee Extension experts say growing food indoors can help you produce fresh crops year-round. Clay County Agent Wyatt Montooth said home gardeners can successfully grow vegetables indoors using containers, pro...

As Livingston Academy wrestling head coach Cody Newman enters his ninth year leading the Wildcats, the program he has built has earned a reputation across the Upper Cumberland for toughness, resilience and steady progress. "Wrestling is not an easy sport by any means," Newman said. "It's one of the harde...

Clay County officials say progress is continuing on plans for a new county jail, even as environmental reviews and financing steps add time to a process that has been underway for years. The update comes as county leaders work through multiple requirements tied to site approval, environmental studies, and loan authoriz...

People who were stranded in Cookeville due to the major crash that shut down I-40 on Thursday were taken care of, thanks to an emergency plan implemented by Putnam County EMS. Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said EMS has a mass casualty bus that was used to load those stranded and take them to the [...]

Cookeville Regional Medical Center's Cardiac Care team has successfully completed its first tricuspid valve repair, marking a new milestone for advanced heart care in the Upper Cumberland. The procedure expands the hospital's structural heart program and enables patients to receive specialized cardiac care locally rath...

A foster care town hall is set to take place in DeKalb County on Saturday as organizers work to connect the community with foster care resources and address a growing local need. The event will be held at Outreach Baptist Church and is designed to educate residents about foster care while offering ways for individuals,...