The Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees approved a $502 million operational budget for the 2027 fiscal year during a special called meeting Wednesday. Chief Financial Officer Tommye Wells said the facility is budgeting $21.9 million in net income for the upcoming year compared to a projected $10.1 million for the cur...

Algood Middle School will receive a comprehensive security upgrade to its classroom doors using funds from a safety and security grant, following approval from the Putnam County Education Board. Construction and Facilities Supervisor John Magura said the project involves replacing the locks on the interior doors of the...

Emergency service personnel across the Upper Cumberland will prepare for new legislation that allows them to treat and transport animals injured in the line of duty. Clay EMS Director Andrew Hall said the department currently has two canine units in the county with a third search and rescue dog in training for the Emer...

Tech Dean Mike Gotcher set to step down from his post at the College of Emerging and Integrated Studies next month. The lifelong college professor said he has not kept a countdown of his remaining time until retirement. Gotcher said he wants to remain focused on finishing the job. "I am excited, but I think [...]

Algood will install an all-way stop at the intersection of RC Buck and Quinland Lake Road to address ongoing safety and visibility concerns. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the decision followed a traffic study requested by the council several months ago to evaluate the intersection. Morrison said while the stud...