Students at White County High School are getting a hands-on look at emergency response thanks to three new 911 simulators now up and running in the classroom. Principal Greg Wilson said the simulators are designed to better prepare students for careers in criminal justice and emergency services. He added that the simul...

Fentress County officials are seeking public input as part of a new federal grant that will improve roadway safety across the county. Fentress County Highway Superintendent Ryan Reed said the county has received the Safer Streets for All grant, which is currently in its planning phase. While the grant will not fund roa...

The Tennessee Tech University Police Department is urging students to look up from their phones and stay aware of their surroundings while walking on campus due to an increase in complaints and safety concerns. Tennessee Tech University Police Department Captain Mark Hillis said the department is working with the Tenne...

Officials in Cookeville say the city is doing all it can to encourage development that would aim to reduce the need for affordable housing. A recent report from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency found Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland region could need roughly 3,000 new affordable housing units over the next d...

Health officials say a newly identified opioid known as cychlorphine is emerging as a growing concern across Tennessee, prompting renewed warnings about overdose risks and the importance of public awareness. Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist Justin Cantrell said cychlorphine is part of a growing class of syntheti...

The Jackson County Blue Devils defeated Humboldt in the Class 1A state championship Saturday evening by a score of 52-39. Jackson County saw the first six points of the game go to Humboldt before answering with a run of their own. The Blue Devils scored 15 of the next 17 points to carry a lead [...]

A Cumberland County Tourism Summit Thursday will bring together local leaders, business owners, and community partners to explore the future of tourism in the region. Director of Tourism and Executive Director of Downtown Crossville PJ Barnes said the summit will highlight the county's accomplishments and future plans....

An upcoming Cumberland County town hall aims to connect local veterans and their caregivers with essential benefits and support services they may not know exist. Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1015 President Sherri Teepen organized the event to address the gap in knowledge regarding available resourc...

A new Upper Cumberland Veterans Cemetery officially set to move forward in White County after meeting last week. White County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson met with state leaders to finalize the next steps for the regional site. The state is currently working on the architectural plans for the property. "Well, ev...

The City of Sparta will begin its annual system-wide water flush Monday, a routine but essential process for the city's water system. Sparta Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the flushing is required each year by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Quick said a system-wide flush ultimately ...