A Putnam County Woman has been arrested on murder charges after allegedly killing a woman who had been reported missing. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said investigators learned that 57-year-old Lora Morgan allegedly killed 34-year-old Samanatha Goolsby over a domestic dispute. Farris said Goolsby had been reporte...

The Warren County Lady Pioneers tennis team is building off a successful last season. After capturing a district championship a year ago, head coach Hannah Belew has her team off to another strong start, opening the season with five straight wins despite a new-look lineup. Belew said the foundation of the program's suc...

Newly appointed Fentress County Sheriff Hunter Fowler said his top priorities are building trust with the community as he steps into the role. Fowler was officially appointed Monday night, after previously serving in an acting capacity. He said his focus now is on strengthening both the sheriff's office and its relatio...

The Cookeville Beekeepers Association will host a free one-day course this Saturday to teach beginners the essential skills needed to start their own hives. Cookeville Beekeepers Association Treasurer Raye Ann Simmons said the organization has offered this class for several years to meet a growing local interest in the...

A joint investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Overton County Sheriff's Department resulted in the arrest of a Baxter man in connection to a homicide. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said agents began working alongside local detectives on March 23 at the request of 13th Judicial District A...

Tennessee Tech will open a free outpatient mental health clinic this fall to address the shortage of care providers and eliminate financial barriers for residents across the Upper Cumberland. Tech Center for Addiction Prevention and Support Director Steven Seiler said the new facility will focus on brief therapy sessio...

McMinnville Animal Control earned state licensure, allowing the facility to acquire medications directly from suppliers and officially recognizing its high operational standards. McMinnville Public Works Director Lyndon Bussell said the department pursued the certification to demonstrate the quality of the shelter to t...

The Cookeville Rescue Mission plans to offer increased capacity and more services to provide additional resources for guests as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary. Cookeville Rescue Mission Executive Director Will Roberts said the organization aims to collaborate with community partners to address the gro...

Two Monterey Schools were placed on a soft lockdown on Wednesday as law enforcement investigated a shots-fired incident. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office and Monterey Police Department responded to Arrowhead Drive after receiving a call reporting the incident. Putnam County Sheriff Eddie Farris said a property owner ...

For Clarkrange Buffaloes player CJ Pullins, baseball has always been more than just a game. It has been a regular staple of his life. Pullins has spent more than 12 years on the diamond, dating back to his earliest days playing tee-ball and local town leagues. Pullins said those early experiences helped build not only ...