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    793 cast ballots on first day of early voting

    Putnam County voters began casting ballots Wednesday, Oct. 14, with 793 people participating on...

    793 cast ballots on first day of early voting
    Putnam County voters began casting ballots Wednesday, Oct. 14, with 793 people participating on...

    Tennessee Tech Finishes Second at The Robbie Af...

    The Tennessee Tech women's golf team finished the first day of The Robbie in second place.Host...

    Tennessee Tech Finishes Second at The Robbie Af...
    The Tennessee Tech women's golf team finished the first day of The Robbie in second place.Host...

    Brown’s Two 52-Yard Field Goals, Tucker's Late ...

    Carter Brown booted two 52-yard field goals in the fourth quarter, and the Tennessee Tech defense...

    Brown’s Two 52-Yard Field Goals, Tucker's Late ...
    Carter Brown booted two 52-yard field goals in the fourth quarter, and the Tennessee Tech defense...

    Drucilla’s Little Helpers

    Hello everyone, and welcome October.I had a hint that it was coming recently when I woke up and...

    Drucilla’s Little Helpers
    Hello everyone, and welcome October.I had a hint that it was coming recently when I woke up and...
    Geneva Gilliam Farris, Memorial Honoree

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    For Geneva Gilliam Farris, quilting helped fill the lonely days while her husband served in World...

    Stitching together generations: Granville Fall ...
    For Geneva Gilliam Farris, quilting helped fill the lonely days while her husband served in World...
    At left: Darek Potter, director of the Millard Oakley STEM Center at Tennessee Tech, is pictured with students at Allons Elementary in Overton County during a GEAR UP Week presentation.

    Tennessee Tech celebrates National GEAR UP Week...

    Program promotes college readiness for students in Clay, Overton and Warren Counties and Oneida...

    Tennessee Tech celebrates National GEAR UP Week...
    Program promotes college readiness for students in Clay, Overton and Warren Counties and Oneida...
    Confetti fills a Baxter Primary classroom during a surprise celebration honoring special education prekindergarten teacher Christi Leftwich, named a 2026 Early Educator of the Year by Tennesseans for Quality Early Education. Photo courtesy of Putnam County School System.

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    A surprise presentation brought statewide recognition to Baxter Primary School teacher Christi...

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    State Sen. Paul Bailey sponsored legislation strengthening protections for worshippers and religious property across Tennessee. The law, effective July 1, establishes tougher criminal penalties and allows affected worshippers and congregations to seek civil relief.

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    A Tennessee law sponsored by state Senator Paul Bailey gives worshippers and religious...

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    793 cast ballots on first day of early voting
    October 15, 2026
    Putnam County voters began casting ballots Wednesday, Oct. 14, with 793 people participating on the first day of early voting for the Nov. 3...
    PCSO TRESPASS PROGRAM PROTECTS PROPERTY OWNERS AND PROMOTES...
    October 6, 2026
    PUTNAM COUNTY, TN- Approximately 4 years ago, Sheriff Eddie Farris implemented a Trespass En-forcement Program. This program allows participating...
    Printed Paper Online
    October 16, 2026

    Business & Insights
    PUTNAM COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS
    October 12, 2026
    Sept. 23 through Sept. 29, 2026The following transfers are taken from records provided by the Putnam County Register of Deeds. Consideration reflects the amount listed on...
    GROWTH WATCH: $2.3 million townhome transfer leads week
    October 3, 2026
    Putnam County records 84 property transfers, including two transactions topping $1 million, a 59.52-acre sale and continued residential development...
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    College / University Sports
    Tennessee Tech Finishes Second at The Robbie After Day One
    October 13, 2026
    The Tennessee Tech women's golf team finished the first day of The Robbie in second place.Host Lipscomb finished day one with a two-under-par (574)...
    Brown’s Two 52-Yard Field Goals, Tucker's Late Sack Lifts No. 16/15...
    October 11, 2026
    Carter Brown booted two 52-yard field goals in the fourth quarter, and the Tennessee Tech defense stopped Furman on downs in the final minutes on a...
    Columns
    Drucilla’s Little Helpers
    October 5, 2026
    Hello everyone, and welcome October.I had a hint that it was coming recently when I woke up and my first thought was, “Who left the refrigerator...
    Good Night from 116 Cedar Street: A Season of Change
    October 5, 2026
    Saying goodbye to summer never comes easy.Just weeks into a new school year, we would reflect on all the fun summer had held. No more mowing yards meant it was time to...
    County News - Putnam
    Whittaker Cemetery added to state’s historic cemetery list
    October 11, 2026
    Whittaker Cemetery has officially been added to Tennessee’s historic cemetery list, the Monterey Board of Mayor and Aldermen learned during its...
    Woman arrested following disturbance at Jere Whitson ball fields
    October 8, 2026
    A woman was arrested on a public intoxication charge Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a woman...
    PCSO TRESPASS PROGRAM PROTECTS PROPERTY OWNERS AND PROMOTES...
    October 6, 2026
    PUTNAM COUNTY, TN- Approximately 4 years ago, Sheriff Eddie Farris implemented a Trespass En-forcement Program. This program allows participating...
    Economy & Jobs
    PUTNAM COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS
    October 12, 2026
    Sept. 23 through Sept. 29, 2026The following transfers are taken from records provided by the Putnam County Register of Deeds. Consideration reflects the amount listed on...
    Education
    At left: Darek Potter, director of the Millard Oakley STEM Center at Tennessee Tech, is pictured with students at Allons Elementary in Overton County during a GEAR UP Week presentation. Tennessee Tech celebrates National GEAR UP Week with...
    October 3, 2026
    Program promotes college readiness for students in Clay, Overton and Warren Counties and Oneida Special School DistrictTennessee Tech University's...
    Confetti fills a Baxter Primary classroom during a surprise celebration honoring special education prekindergarten teacher Christi Leftwich, named a 2026 Early Educator of the Year by Tennesseans for Quality Early Education. Photo courtesy of Putnam County School System. A special surprise for a special teacher: Baxter Primary’s Christi...
    October 3, 2026
    A surprise presentation brought statewide recognition to Baxter Primary School teacher Christi Leftwich, with her family and school officials...
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    Voter integrity begins at the local level
    October 3, 2026
    Keeping voter rolls up to date requires ongoing work by local election commission staff, even between elections.“There are a lot of spreadsheets we have to keep up with,”...
    Events & Festivals
    Geneva Gilliam Farris, Memorial Honoree Stitching together generations: Granville Fall Celebration to honor...
    October 4, 2026
    For Geneva Gilliam Farris, quilting helped fill the lonely days while her husband served in World War II. For Lizabeth “Liz” Self Mullens, quilts...
    Government
    An aerial view identifies the Putnam County property on Tennessee Avenue across from the fairgrounds and event center. The Cookeville Planning Commission conditionally approved a street-dedication plat serving the planned county bus garage and road maintenance department Sept. 28. Staff said land between the proposed street and Tennessee Avenue is reserved for potential future commercial development. Planners approve street plat for county facilities, six-townhome...
    October 3, 2026
    A street serving Putnam County’s planned bus garage and road maintenance department received conditional plat approval from the Cookeville Planning...
    Higher Education
    Tennessee Tech receives more than $400,000 grant to expand metal...
    October 8, 2026
    Tennessee Tech University has received a $434,204 grant through the Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program,...
    Local Hobbies
    Geneva Gilliam Farris, Memorial Honoree Stitching together generations: Granville Fall Celebration to honor...
    October 4, 2026
    For Geneva Gilliam Farris, quilting helped fill the lonely days while her husband served in World War II. For Lizabeth “Liz” Self Mullens, quilts...
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    PUTNAM COUNTY PROPERTY TRANSFERS
    October 12, 2026
    Sept. 23 through Sept. 29, 2026The following transfers are taken from records provided by the Putnam County Register of Deeds. Consideration reflects the amount listed on...
    Whittaker Cemetery added to state’s historic cemetery list
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    ROADWORK AHEAD: J-turn construction advances as TDOT outlines...
    October 3, 2026
    Work on Putnam County’s SR 111 J-turn project is advancing toward paving, while other projects identified in TDOT’s late-September regional report could affect travel in...
    News
    793 cast ballots on first day of early voting
    October 15, 2026
    Putnam County voters began casting ballots Wednesday, Oct. 14, with 793 people participating on the first day of early voting for the Nov. 3...
    Confetti fills a Baxter Primary classroom during a surprise celebration honoring special education prekindergarten teacher Christi Leftwich, named a 2026 Early Educator of the Year by Tennesseans for Quality Early Education. Photo courtesy of Putnam County School System. A special surprise for a special teacher: Baxter Primary’s Christi...
    October 3, 2026
    A surprise presentation brought statewide recognition to Baxter Primary School teacher Christi Leftwich, with her family and school officials...
    State Sen. Paul Bailey sponsored legislation strengthening protections for worshippers and religious property across Tennessee. The law, effective July 1, establishes tougher criminal penalties and allows affected worshippers and congregations to seek civil relief. Bailey-sponsored law strengthens protections for worshippers
    October 3, 2026
    A Tennessee law sponsored by state Senator Paul Bailey gives worshippers and religious congregations stronger protections against intimidation,...
    Politics
    793 cast ballots on first day of early voting
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    Putnam County voters began casting ballots Wednesday, Oct. 14, with 793 people participating on the first day of early voting for the Nov. 3...
    Voter integrity begins at the local level
    October 3, 2026
    Keeping voter rolls up to date requires ongoing work by local election commission staff, even between elections.“There are a lot of spreadsheets we have to keep up with,”...
    Public Safety
    Woman arrested following disturbance at Jere Whitson ball fields
    October 8, 2026
    A woman was arrested on a public intoxication charge Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, after the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a woman...
    Sports
    Tennessee Tech Finishes Second at The Robbie After Day One
    October 13, 2026
    The Tennessee Tech women's golf team finished the first day of The Robbie in second place.Host Lipscomb finished day one with a two-under-par (574)...
    Brown’s Two 52-Yard Field Goals, Tucker's Late Sack Lifts No. 16/15...
    October 11, 2026
    Carter Brown booted two 52-yard field goals in the fourth quarter, and the Tennessee Tech defense stopped Furman on downs in the final minutes on a...
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    Statewide
    State Sen. Paul Bailey sponsored legislation strengthening protections for worshippers and religious property across Tennessee. The law, effective July 1, establishes tougher criminal penalties and allows affected worshippers and congregations to seek civil relief. Bailey-sponsored law strengthens protections for worshippers
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    A Tennessee law sponsored by state Senator Paul Bailey gives worshippers and religious congregations stronger protections against intimidation,...
    Teacher Feature
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