The Cookeville Lady Cavaliers will play in the Class 4A State Semifinals after defeating Page Thursday morning, 55-47. Cookeville opened the game seeing Page jump out to a 10-2 lead. Cookeville closed the quarter trailing 17-12. The Lady Cavaliers battled back to tie the game in the second quarter, but Page would maint...

The White County Warriorettes defeated Covington 69-49 Wednesday night to advance to the Class 3A State Semifinals. After falling 8-0 down in the first quarter, White County rallied to outscore Covington 14-2 in the final four minutes of the quarter. The Warriorettes would never trail after that, pushing their lead to ...

For Clarkrange sophomore Mason McWhirter, baseball has been part of life for as long as he can remember. McWhirter said he first picked up the sport at just two years old, though it was a few years later before his love for the game really took hold. McWhirter said he began to enjoy the sport [...]

American Legion Post 163 in Crossville is launching new Legion Riders and Sons of the American Legion units as the organization celebrates 100 years of continuous service to veterans and the community. Charles Loveday serves as the historian at American Legion Post 163 in Crossville. The organization requires members t...

The Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Board considering a requirement that aircraft owners carry insurance coverage. Airport Director Dean Selby said he is advocating that the requirement be added to lease agreements. "Our insurance companies are concerned about it that we don't have that," Selby said. "...

Algood City Council has amended the city's ordinance regarding duplexes and two-family residential structures to help with growth. The amended ordinance will now allow duplexes and two-family residential structures in R2 Districts on a conditional use. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the measure was recommended ...

Overton County families will have the opportunity to secure a spot for their children during the voluntary pre-K kickoff night Thursday, though classroom space is highly limited. Elementary Curriculum Supervisor Rebekah Hughes oversees the pre-K through sixth-grade programs for the district. She said parents attending ...

Fentress County Schools are looking close to home to combat a teacher shortage, hiring graduates of the district to return to the classroom. Fentress County Director of Schools Kristi Hall said the teacher shortage is an ongoing challenge for the district and for school systems across Tennessee. Hall said local graduat...

A local sleep expert said it is typical for people to feel irritable, tired, and unfocused during the first few days after the clock changes for daylight saving time. Daylight Saving Time returned Sunday. Cookeville Regional Sleep Physician Dr. James Davis said the clock changes can change our outlook. "The dimini...

Overton County will purchase five vehicles to support local food pantries and non-profits in combating food insecurity. County Executive Steven Barlow said local organizations rely heavily on volunteers to operate food distributions, making the grant especially valuable. Barlow said it helps cover major expenses the or...