When my sons first read Charles Dickens, they said the words felt like Old English. I informed them that Old English would be truly unreadable...

Hello and welcome to my pity party that I was having, but no one came. It’s okay because the food was not good. Instead, I’ll have a joy party and...

Election Day has come and gone, and I have to admit it feels strange to write those words.For months, my calendar has been filled with campaign...

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These warrants are obtained through the Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk’s office and includes arrests from Algood, Cookeville, Baxter and...

The following information was gathered from the Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and includes arrests and citations from Algood,...

 New home permits jump as construction activity outpaces July 2025Construction activity in unincorporated Putnam County picked up in July, with 34...

Gilbert, Anton and Landers set to lead Cookeville, Algood and Monterey as new mayors; new faces on the county commissioners Three current...

This article will be updated as results come out.Last updated:  August 6th, 2026 - 11:43 PMRepublican GovernorMarsha Blackburn: 43.4%Monty Fritts: 23.4%John Rose:...

Today is election day in PUTNAM COUNTY!Polls are opened at 9 AM and stay open till 7 PM, so go vote!Vote your values and vote Republican!PAID FOR BY CLARISSA WILLIAMS...

Today is election day in PUTNAM COUNTY!Polls are opened at 9 AM and stay open till 7 PM, so go vote!Vote your values and vote Republican!PAID FOR BY CLARISSA WILLIAMS...

These warrants are obtained through the Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk’s office and includes arrests from Algood, Cookeville, Baxter and...

The following information was gathered from the Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and includes arrests and citations from Algood,...

 New home permits jump as construction activity outpaces July 2025Construction activity in unincorporated Putnam County picked up in July, with 34...

These warrants are obtained through the Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk’s office and includes arrests from Algood, Cookeville, Baxter and...

The following information was gathered from the Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and includes arrests and citations from Algood,...

 New home permits jump as construction activity outpaces July 2025Construction activity in unincorporated Putnam County picked up in July, with 34...

Gilbert, Anton and Landers set to lead Cookeville, Algood and Monterey as new mayors; new faces on the county commissioners Three current...

Today is election day in PUTNAM COUNTY!Polls are opened at 9 AM and stay open till 7 PM, so go vote!Vote your values and vote Republican!PAID FOR BY CLARISSA WILLIAMS...

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When my sons first read Charles Dickens, they said the words felt like Old English. I informed them that Old English would be truly unreadable...

Hello and welcome to my pity party that I was having, but no one came. It’s okay because the food was not good. Instead, I’ll have a joy party and...

This week’s Weekly Smile goes to the men and women who quietly make Election Day possible: our poll workers.Long before the first voter walks...