Livingston Academy boys basketball player Carter Harris has found himself in a new position this season, not just on the court, but as the voice guiding a young Wildcats squad. "I have a role on this team," Harris said. "For this year at least, it's to be the leader and it's just a great opportunity [......

Algood City Council continued discussions about the future of the White Plains House Tuesday night. Council approved up to $12,000 in matching funds for a grant that would help cover the cost of repairs needed to reopen the house. While the property's future remains uncertain, Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler suggested that t...

Gainesboro Aldermen have awarded an estimated $176,000 bid to improve drainage around Gainesboro Elementary. Consulting Engineer Jonathan Zadick said the project will install an estimated 1,000 linear feet of reinforced concrete storm sewer piping along Gibson Avenue. Zadick said the project will improve stormwater dra...

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 [...