From the moment Monterey Lady Wildcats Girls Basketball Player Mackenzie Vester steps onto the floor, she looks to take charge. Now a more confident and vocal leader at point guard, Vester said she has grown into the role she has held since third grade. That growth has shown up not only in her presence, but [...]

Mountain Bikers will kick off the New Year on the rugged trails of Big South Fork during the park's annual New Year's Day "Mail Run" ride. The annual bike ride began back in 1974 when the park was established. Big South Fork's Chief of Interpretation and Education, Christopher Derman, said the park's mountain...

The Putnam County Sheriff's Office is increasing patrols on New Year's Eve to monitor for people who are drinking and driving. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said he and his deputies have had meetings about patrols leading up to New Year's Eve. Farris said his office is increasing patrols in typical areas that tend...

Prepare to ring in the new year, making a classic, southern feast that family and friends can enjoy, with the help of a local cook. Local Cook Sally Lewis said she has been cooking familiar New Year favorites for many years. Lewis said some of the iconic dishes she makes are pork chops and fried [...]

A new state law will take effect Thursday, creating a domestic violence registry to keep track of repeat offenders statewide. Local Lawyer Dana Looper said Savanna's Law identifies domestic violence as a pattern of behavior, not isolated incidents. Looper said the registry will include the offender's name, photo, date ...

What began as a childhood fascination in Ohio has turned into a national opportunity for Livingston Academy dancer Audrey Stewart. Stewart's love for dance started early, but opportunities to compete were limited in her hometown. With no local competitions available, her passion remained more of a dream than a reality,...

The Upper Cumberland Human Resources Agency (UCHRA) has received a grant to install a new vehicle wash bay at its maintenance facility to reduce the costs of third-party wash facility use. The agency received the estimated $100,000 grant from that state's IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant. The grant contributes to reduc...

As we head into the new year, blood banks are saying they are experiencing a shortage in blood supply, a struggle that is typical this time of year. Blood Assurance Media Relations Coordinator Brooke Katz (Cats) said during the holiday season, people are usually out of town and are not thinking about donating blood. Ka...

DeKalb County Property Assessor Shannon Cantrell (Can-trull) has requested that the county commission adopt a resolution to change the reappraisal cycle from every five years to every four years. Cantrell said he requested the change after legislation changed a law that allows for a four-year cycle and would not requir...

Many families use real Christmas trees as a decoration each year, a local solid waste director says don't let tree disposal become an afterthought this holiday season. Putnam County Solid Waste Director Doug Ashburn said live Christmas trees should be disposed of at a landfill or local chip-yard. Ashburn said properly ...