As the Livingston Academy Lady Wildcats launch their first-ever flag football team, junior Mia Hughes said she is embracing both the opportunity and the responsibility that comes with building a program from the ground up. "[I'm] just trying to set a leadership role," Hughes said. "If we're more bonded a...

For former Cookeville Cavaliers lacrosse player Carson Bowling, lacrosse was not something he stumbled upon. It was something he grew up watching. With three older brothers playing the sport, Bowling picked up a stick at an early age. What started as following in their footsteps quickly turned into something more serio...

The Van Buren County Commission unanimously approved spending $11,117 in grant funds Monday night to replace the failing heating and cooling systems at the Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum. Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum Representative Jimmy Hodges presented the project to the board afte...

Monterey Aldermen approved a resolution to establish a city administrator position during a special-called meeting on Monday. The resolution will be sent to the State Legislature for approval. While many details about the position, including job duties and funding, remain undecided, Alderman Bill Wiggins said he suppor...

The Fentress County Commission voted eight to two Monday night to appoint Hunter Fowler as the new sheriff. Fowler will serve the remainder of the term until the August election. He defeated Rodney Insco and Gary Ledbetter in the selection process. Fowler had been serving as the chief deputy since the resignation of Mi...

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 said the simulators ...

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 currently in the planning phase with the Safer Streets for All grant. While the grant will not fund road resurfacing, Ree...

The Tennessee Tech Police Department reports an increase in safety complaints, urging students to look up from their phones and stay aware of their surroundings while walking on campus. Tennessee Tech Police Department Captain Mark Hillis said the department is working with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to distri...

Cookeville Officials said 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 dec...

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...