Growing up in Algood, we had many good times — and a few bad.During my first marriage, we lived in Algood. We were expecting our first child. As we...

Leadership is a word that gets used often — sometimes too often.  It seems everyone wants the title. Fewer want the responsibility that comes with...

Six years have passed since March 3, 2020—the saddest, most tragic day in the history of Cookeville and Putnam County.That night, an EF-4 tornado...

In every strong community I have ever known, there has been one quiet, consistent thread holding it together — prayer.Not flashy programs. Not...

The news of Cookeville High School students walking off campus during school hours to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

Algood, Tennessee — a small rural town next to Cookeville and part of Putnam County — was pretty much like any small-town USA when I was growing...

Voting is one of our most precious privileges as citizens. As Thomas Jefferson once said: "We do not have government by the majority. We have...

When opinions are loud, emotions run high, and information moves faster than ever before. Social media posts, breaking news alerts, podcasts, and...

As I write this on Monday, we are waiting.By the time this is in your hands on Friday (or later depending on the mail), we will know more.Scripture...

CROSSVILLE, TN – The Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual legislative breakfast, co-hosted by TCAT Upper...

Honesty and integrity can feel like old-fashioned words. Yet I believe they matter now more than ever. In today’s world, where headlines change by...

This week marks a milestone I don’t take lightly—the launch of the first print edition of Highlands Insider.This newspaper exists because we love...

According to the Tax Policy Center, the primary source of funding for local governments comes from intergovernmental transfers – funds distributed...

In December, I wrote about the critical role voting history plays for anyone hoping to run as a Republican candidate in Tennessee. Since then, I’ve...

As the sun rises on January 10, 2026, the air feels different. We aren’t just flipping a calendar page; we are stepping into a year that demands...