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Breaking News: Standing in the Gap: Why I Am Running — and Why It Matters
Breaking News: This week’s Highlands Insider is packed with the stories shaping our community!

Standing in the Gap: Why I Am Running — and Why It Matters

I came into this world fighting. Born nearly three months premature, weighing just over four pounds, I did not have the luxury of an easy start....

A Taste of the Future

A Taste of the FutureNext Step banquet celebrates transformation, testimony, and a dream taking shapeIt was more than a banquet. It was a...

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Standing in the Gap: Why I Am Running — and Why It Matters

I came into this world fighting. Born nearly three months premature, weighing just over four pounds, I did not have the luxury of an easy start....

A Taste of the Future

A Taste of the FutureNext Step banquet celebrates transformation, testimony, and a dream taking shapeIt was more than a banquet. It was a...

Stories That Come to Life Again

Some stories are written in ink. Others are written on plates.Lately, I have found myself on a quiet little journey, one that has nothing to do...

Randy Porter Tile Ad

New Day Properties

This week’s Highlands Insider is packed with the stories shaping...

Safe Haven offers support for women

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — For the women entering Safe Haven, the journey toward a new life begins with a single focus: a personal relationship with Jesus...

Mothers-in-Waiting: What God Reveals in the Barren Journey

The Bible has three stories about single mothers, five stories about widows, four powerful stories of mothers whose children walked through...

County News - Putnam

County attorney: Ethics complaint found to have ‘no merit’

An ethics complaint filed in early April has been found to have no merit.The complaint, filed on April 3 (Good Friday) by Trenton Strode, centers on the “King of Kings”...

Justice Snapshot: By The Numbers

Justice Snapshot: By The Numbers38 arrests listed across Putnam County agencies5 law enforcement agencies represented: Cookeville Police...

Weekly Warrants 4-24-26

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

From Classroom to Courtroom: Mock Trial Photo Gallery

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Early Voting Tops 1,750 in Putnam County as Turnout Holds Strong

UPDATED RUNNING TOTALS (4 DAYS)Day 1: 471Day 2: 573Day 3: 527Day 4 (Saturday): 186TOTAL THROUGH DAY 4: 1,757 BALLOTSUPDATED TOTAL PARTY...

This week’s Highlands Insider is packed with the stories shaping...

Mothers-in-Waiting: What God Reveals in the Barren Journey

The Bible has three stories about single mothers, five stories about widows, four powerful stories of mothers whose children walked through...

UPDATE: “A Great Awakening” Extended Through Next Week

UPDATE: A Great Awakening, local audiences received welcome news—the film has now been extended through next week.The extension comes as interest...

Wayne Nabors

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Standing in the Gap: Why I Am Running — and Why It Matters

I came into this world fighting. Born nearly three months premature, weighing just over four pounds, I did not have the luxury of an easy start....

Homeschool / Private School Features

From Classroom to Courtroom: Mock Trial Photo Gallery

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Justice Snapshot: By The Numbers

Justice Snapshot: By The Numbers38 arrests listed across Putnam County agencies5 law enforcement agencies represented: Cookeville Police...

Randy Porter (Putnam County Mayor)
“We had about a $1.5 million increase in claims last year. To get that down to an 8 percent increase is significant for our county and our employees.”
“We have been able to absorb these increases for years, and that is something we want to continue for our employees.”

Putnam County Commission approves insurance plan, advances projects...

Editor’s Note: This report provides expanded coverage of the April 20 commission meeting. A summary of key actions appears on the front page, with...

This week’s Highlands Insider is packed with the stories shaping...

County attorney: Ethics complaint found to have ‘no merit’

An ethics complaint filed in early April has been found to have no merit.The complaint, filed on April 3 (Good Friday) by Trenton Strode, centers on the “King of Kings”...

Randy Porter (Putnam County Mayor)
“We had about a $1.5 million increase in claims last year. To get that down to an 8 percent increase is significant for our county and our employees.”
“We have been able to absorb these increases for years, and that is something we want to continue for our employees.”

Putnam County Commission approves insurance plan, advances projects...

Editor’s Note: This report provides expanded coverage of the April 20 commission meeting. A summary of key actions appears on the front page, with...

Jimmy Alexander Holloway

MONTEREY CHAPEL - Funeral services for Jimmy Alexander Holloway, age 78, lifelong resident of the Calfkiller Community, will be conducted at 11...

Clarissa Williams Campaign Tile Ad

Standing in the Gap: Why I Am Running — and Why It Matters

I came into this world fighting. Born nearly three months premature, weighing just over four pounds, I did not have the luxury of an easy start....

Stories That Come to Life Again

Some stories are written in ink. Others are written on plates.Lately, I have found myself on a quiet little journey, one that has nothing to do...

Skipping the Ballot Box Comes at a Cost

There’s a quiet decision being made in communities every election cycle—one that rarely gets talked about, but always leaves a mark. It’s the...

Early Voting Tops 1,750 in Putnam County as Turnout Holds Strong

UPDATED RUNNING TOTALS (4 DAYS)Day 1: 471Day 2: 573Day 3: 527Day 4 (Saturday): 186TOTAL THROUGH DAY 4: 1,757 BALLOTSUPDATED TOTAL PARTY...

SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTION LEADS TO ARREST

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN— On Sunday, April 19, 2026, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Deputiesmade contact with an individual impeding the sidewalk in front...

TTU Tennis Player Suspended After Cookeville Rape Arrest; Police...

A 22-year-old Tennessee Tech student and member of the university’s men’s tennis team has been suspended from the program following an arrest on a...

Red, Write & Blue Columns

Standing in the Gap: Why I Am Running — and Why It Matters

I came into this world fighting. Born nearly three months premature, weighing just over four pounds, I did not have the luxury of an easy start....

UPDATE: “A Great Awakening” Extended Through Next Week

UPDATE: A Great Awakening, local audiences received welcome news—the film has now been extended through next week.The extension comes as interest...

Final Showing Tonight: “A Great Awakening” Leaves Theaters with 7...

As the clock ticks toward the evening, local audiences have one last opportunity to experience A Great Awakening on the big screen.The film’s final...

Cameron Sexton

Weekly Smile: Dwight Henry

A life of leadership, faith, service, and staying connected to the communityIn a community like Cookeville, it doesn’t take long to recognize the...

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