The White County Sheriff's Department discovered what appear to be human skeletal remains after responding to a call Sunday in the Bon Air community. The White County Sheriff's Department said the remains have not been identified at this time. Officers responded to a call for service. Upon arrival, they found what appe...

Tennessee Tech will host the Take Back the Night event Tuesday to raise awareness about sexual assault and connect survivors with community resources. Tennessee Tech Associate Professor of Political Science Lauren Harding said the event aims to improve prevention efforts and honor survivors by bringing together advocac...

Plans to install protective window film across several Putnam County Schools have been temporarily delayed after the school board rejected all submitted bids. Deputy Director of Schools Tim Martin said bids came in over budget. Martin said the high bids caught the school board off guard. "Basically, it's budget-in...

The Rickman Elementary PTO wants to raise funds to purchase safety equipment that will improve the school's security measures. PTO President Athen Harper said proceeds from this year's "Bulldog Blitz" event will go toward the next phase of safety upgrades at the school, building on efforts that began last yea...

An influx of clients seeking refuge from domestic violence and sexual assault over the last six months has critically depleted essential hygiene supplies at Genesis House. Genesis House Safe Home Manager Joy Wright said the organization provides a safe place to stay, food, and clothing for women, children, and occasion...

Local high school students will showcase their creative works and compete for a scholarship during the third annual Libby Allen High School Art Contest. Overton County Arts Council representative Tim Richardson said the upcoming exhibition features two distinct educational awards, including one selected directly by a T...

Cookeville Department of Water Quality Control's water system has earned a perfect score on its latest sanitary survey conducted by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Water Quality Control Director Barry Turner said the survey is a comprehensive inspection of the entire water system, from the sou...

A Jackson County High School senior and 4-H member back from Washington D.C. with new leadership and wellness strategies for her local community. Jackson County 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador Esme Smith joined about twenty other participants from Tennessee at the 4-H Ignite summit. The conference gathers youth from acro...

Gainesboro officials received a progress report from consulting engineers on ongoing and upcoming water infrastructure improvement projects. Consulting Engineer Nathaniel Green said engineers are about 75 percent done with the design of the new water treatment plant. Green said engineers are still working out the detai...

Cookeville officials will utilize a newly developed heat risk assessment map to target future tree plantings in vulnerable neighborhoods. Public Works Director Mary Beth Elrod said the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Urban and Community Forestry selected Cookeville as one of eleven municipalities with p...