Pickett State Forest says their recent efforts have made a difference in limiting damage caused by off-road vehicles. The forest closed the northwest portion for several months to repair severely damaged roads. Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry Communications Leader Megan Carpenter said the roads...

White County Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said he's please with the system's new report card data from the state. The school system received four A's, three B's, and one C. Dronebarger said letter grades do not tell the whole story of a school or school district, but 50 percent of the schools receiving an [...]

The Jackson County Imagination Library has introduced storybook elements to the Periwinkle Trail located across the street from Wildwood Resort. Library Chairman John Deane said the library, Army Corp of Engineers, Friends of Cordell Hull Lake and the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation collaborated to add onto the ex...

The Tennessee Highway Safety Office recognize a Smithville Police Officer for his dedicated traffic safety work. Smithville Officer Peyton Young said his chief and a member of the Tennessee Highway Safety Office nominated him for the award. Young said he has worked slowing down drivers speeding in the community, pullin...

Your smart phone can teach you something and help park officials as you enjoy the natural beauty of Rock Island State Park through the Steward Science Program. Park Interpretive Ranger Kristen Garrison said anyone that hikes the trail can use their phone to record information about the plants and animals of the park. G...

Baxter officials believe they are a step closer to attracting a major grocery chain to the area. City Mayor Danny Homes said the city plans to reach out to several major corporations. City Building Inspector Bob Lane said grocery stores look for areas with many people that will shop at the store they will construct [.....

The Putnam County School System has renewed a Memorandum of Understanding between Monterey High School and Standing Stone Care & Rehabilitation for the emergency use of Monterey High School facilities. Monterey High School Assistant Principal Benjamin Novak said if needed, Standing Stone could relocate its resident...

The Fairfield Glade Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office in the "Booze it and Lose It" campaign to reduce impaired-driving during the New Years week. Fairfield Glade Police Department Patrol Captain Fred Sherrill said the number of impaired drivers tends to go up during the...

As Christmas Eve approaches, local ministers agree on one thing, the Christmas Story still resonates. Three local ministers agreed they especially liked the shepherds receiving the announcement from the angels in the night. Cookeville Baptist Church Senior Pastor Scott McKinney said the shepherds were on the outskirts ...

Sparta has officially started ground work on its long-awaited splash pad and playground behind the White County YMCA. Sparta is investing an estimated $3 million into the project. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said it is an exciting time to see dirt moving. "To get that project started, it's been almost at least two-a...