The following transfers are taken from records provided by the Putnam County Register of Deeds. Consideration reflects the amount listed on the recorded instrument and does...

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Tech women's soccer team led twice but ended with a 2-2 draw against Furman on Sunday, September 20, at Tech...

 Jacob Rose earned a first-place finish at the GMAC Invitational, firing a nine-under par performance to lead the Golden Eagles to a sixth-place...

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Season tickets for the 2026-27 Men's and Women's basketball season are now on sale.The Golden Eagles' men's squad first takes...

It’s good to be back here writing. These “stays at the Bed and Breakfast” (another word for hospital, which is short for hospitality) are getting...

As the summer heat begins to fade, I can feel the cooler night air moving in.Growing up on Cedar Street holds so many memories of life in a small...

I have always been someone who thinks about what comes next. What needs to be done tomorrow? What needs to happen next week? What am I working...

BAXTER HARVEST FESTIVALSaturday, Sept. 26 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 216 Broad St. BaxterThe annual Baxter Harvest Festival returns Saturday with vendors, community activities and...

Putnam County Jail provides faith-based programs, recovery support, education and job training to help eligible inmates prepare for life after...

Cookeville Living on a slow Saturday morning on the edge of summer falling into autumn might include a latte from your favorite coffee shop on the...

Paving is scheduled to begin in the Hillsdale area on Friday, September 25.Rogers Group will be completing the work during daytime hours, with...

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. These warrants include arrests from Algood, Cookeville,...

Editor’s note: This editorial was updated Sept. 21, 2026, to include the Virginia Court of Appeals’ published decision in Robinson v. Commonwealth...

Tennessee Tech University's College of Education & Human Sciences has received a prestigious national award from the Council for the...

BAXTER HARVEST FESTIVALSaturday, Sept. 26 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 216 Broad St. BaxterThe annual Baxter Harvest Festival returns Saturday with vendors, community activities and...

The Cookeville Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam in which a caller claims to be “Officer Long” and demands money to resolve...

The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission voted 7–1 Wednesday to deny a certificate of need for a proposed outpatient cardiovascular center in...

The proposed TN Heart Cardiovascular Surgery Center was denied Wednesday, but the hearing left readers with a question: How could TN Heart say...

Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is proud to announce its newest Sunshine Award recipient, John Johnson, a member of the CRMC Food and...

The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission voted 7–1 Wednesday to deny a certificate of need for a proposed outpatient cardiovascular center in...

The proposed TN Heart Cardiovascular Surgery Center was denied Wednesday, but the hearing left readers with a question: How could TN Heart say...

Tennessee Tech University's College of Education & Human Sciences has received a prestigious national award from the Council for the...

Patriots celebrates America’s 250th birthday while continuing a 27-year tradition of faith, family and theaterBy Maryleigh BucherThe Homeschool...

Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is proud to announce its newest Sunshine Award recipient, John Johnson, a member of the CRMC Food and...

Drivers in Putnam, Jackson and Overton counties may encounter detours or temporary lane closures in the coming days, according to the Tennessee Department of...

Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is proud to announce its newest Sunshine Award recipient, John Johnson, a member of the CRMC Food and...

Phones, TVs and cars can collect information about where we go or what we do. Free Wi-Fi and the apps we use can collect information too. You do not have to master every...

The August report lists marriage licenses issued from Aug. 3 through Aug. 27, license numbers 0019665 through 0019713.Aug. 30019665 - John Mark...

The Tennessee Health Facilities Commission voted 7–1 Wednesday to deny a certificate of need for a proposed outpatient cardiovascular center in...

The proposed TN Heart Cardiovascular Surgery Center was denied Wednesday, but the hearing left readers with a question: How could TN Heart say...

The railroad will be performing work on the railroad crossing indicator on West Broad Street at Cedar Avenue on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 8:30 a.m....

"Jesus Loves You and so do I".  Funeral services for Mrs. Geneva Davis, age 95 of Cookeville, was held Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at...

Sharing Perspectives from across the HighlandsI want to start by making something very clear. What I am sharing here is my perspective and my...

Preserving our more perfect Union requires vision, responsibility and a commitment to the principles that unite usI have loved the historical...

Understanding the data behind Cookeville’s Flock camerasI am not anti-technology, far from it. I use it every day. I have worked in and around...

The Cookeville Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam in which a caller claims to be “Officer Long” and demands money to resolve...

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Marginal Risk (level 1/5) for severe thunderstorms tomorrow Saturday September 19th.

Drucilla’s Little HelpersBy Clarissa Williams As told by Drucilla Ray September 8, 2026If you read Drucilla’s column last week, you already know...

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Tech women's soccer team led twice but ended with a 2-2 draw against Furman on Sunday, September 20, at Tech...

 Jacob Rose earned a first-place finish at the GMAC Invitational, firing a nine-under par performance to lead the Golden Eagles to a sixth-place...