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Breaking News: MISSING PERSON UPDATE CHARLES RUSH
Breaking News: MISSING PERSON CHARLES RUSH PUTNAM COUNTY, TN
Breaking News: Multiple Agencies Respond to SWAT Incident in Jackson County; Putnam Units Assist
Breaking News: Barricaded Subject in Jackson County Taken Into Custody; Investigation Ongoing
Breaking News: Jackson County Man Taken Into Custody After SWAT Response; Attempted Murder Charges Expected

Why We’re Here — and Why It Matters Now

February 9, 2026

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...

Bona Fide Republican Candidate Requirements: Friends in High Places...

February 8, 2026

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...

Printed Paper Online

February 6, 2026

College / University Sports

MEN’S BASKETBALL - Owens’ late Dagger, Cameron’s Career-High 23:...

February 3, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech led by as much as 20 and held off a late push with a clutch three by Ty Owens and big free throws by Mekhi...

Tech Men’s and Women’s Golf Picked to Finish Third in OVC;...

January 28, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech men's and women's golf have been selected to finish third in the OVC, as announced today by the conference....

Highlands Insider / Hometown Digital Marketing Agency

Bona Fide Republican Candidate Requirements: Friends in High Places...

February 8, 2026

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...

Why We’re Here — and Why It Matters Now

February 9, 2026

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...

CRMC’s Anna Webster, RN, is the Latest Recipient of the DAISY Award

January 28, 2026

COOKEVILLE, TENN. – Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is happy to congratulate AnnaWebster, RN, the latest DAISY Award recipient!Anna was...

County News - Jackson

Multiple Agencies Respond to SWAT Incident in Jackson County;...

February 8, 2026

Saturday, Feb. 7, as of 6:10 p.m.Multiple law enforcement agencies from across the region, including units from Putnam County, are assisting the...

Barricaded Subject in Jackson County Taken Into Custody;...

February 8, 2026

A barricaded subject in Jackson County has been taken into custody following an extended law enforcement response involving multiple agencies,...

Jackson County Man Taken Into Custody After SWAT Response;...

February 8, 2026

A Jackson County man was taken into custody Saturday evening following an extended SWAT response after authorities say he fired multiple shots at...

County News - Putnam

MISSING PERSON UPDATE CHARLES RUSH

February 9, 2026

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN – At approximately 9:45 AM on February 9, 2026, PCSO K9 Unit locatedmissing person, Charles Rush. Mr. Rush was reported missing...

MISSING PERSON CHARLES RUSH PUTNAM COUNTY, TN

February 9, 2026

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN – The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and DeKalb County Sheriff’s Officeare seeking the public’s assistance in locating...

Why We’re Here — and Why It Matters Now

February 9, 2026

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...

Tennessee Tech’s Autonomous Robotics Club Gold Team throws a “wings up” gesture as they prepare for a recent competition in Louisville. They would go on to bring home an Innovation Award for the design of their robot. Members, from left, are Jack Payne, Gregory Greenwald, Syd Potter, Coby Smith and Suli Jhaveri

Hands-on learning drives Tennessee Tech robotics team to world...

February 5, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the third consecutive year, Tennessee Tech University’s Autonomous Robotics Club is headed to a world championship, powered...

Erin Hoover, associate professor of English at Tennessee Tech University, was named poet laureate of Cookeville by the Cookeville Arts Council. Photo by Keistyn Steward.

Tennessee Tech English professor named first poet laureate of...

February 2, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Erin Hoover, an associate professor of English at Tennessee Tech University, has been named poet laureate for the City of...

Tennessee Tech alumna Katy Hoskins, now a certified child life specialist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, reads a book to a young child in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit. Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Tennessee Tech to become first public university in state to offer...

January 29, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University is poised to become the only public university in Tennessee offering a Master of Science in Child...

Educator of the Week

Tennessee Tech University is reaffirming its students-first...

January 28, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University is reaffirming its students-first commitment by offering expanded scholarship flexibility for...

Health & Medical

Photo: Anthony Parker, Computed Tomography Technologist.

Anthony Parker Receives the Sunshine Award at CRMC

February 2, 2026

Cookeville, Tenn. – Congratulations to the latest recipient of Cookeville Regional Medical Center’s (CRMC) Sunshine Award, Anthony Parker, Computed...

CRMC’s Anna Webster, RN, is the Latest Recipient of the DAISY Award

January 28, 2026

COOKEVILLE, TENN. – Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is happy to congratulate AnnaWebster, RN, the latest DAISY Award recipient!Anna was...

Higher Education

Tennessee Tech’s Autonomous Robotics Club Gold Team throws a “wings up” gesture as they prepare for a recent competition in Louisville. They would go on to bring home an Innovation Award for the design of their robot. Members, from left, are Jack Payne, Gregory Greenwald, Syd Potter, Coby Smith and Suli Jhaveri

Hands-on learning drives Tennessee Tech robotics team to world...

February 5, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the third consecutive year, Tennessee Tech University’s Autonomous Robotics Club is headed to a world championship, powered...

Erin Hoover, associate professor of English at Tennessee Tech University, was named poet laureate of Cookeville by the Cookeville Arts Council. Photo by Keistyn Steward.

Tennessee Tech English professor named first poet laureate of...

February 2, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Erin Hoover, an associate professor of English at Tennessee Tech University, has been named poet laureate for the City of...

Tennessee Tech alumna Katy Hoskins, now a certified child life specialist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, reads a book to a young child in the hospital's neonatal intensive care unit. Photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Tennessee Tech to become first public university in state to offer...

January 29, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University is poised to become the only public university in Tennessee offering a Master of Science in Child...

Why We’re Here — and Why It Matters Now

February 9, 2026

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...

Bryan Ray Harper arrested Jan 21 for possession and distribution of...

February 4, 2026

A Cookeville man is facing charges of possession of child sexual abuse material following a cybertip sent to Cookeville Police in December...

Multiple Agencies Respond to SWAT Incident in Jackson County;...

February 8, 2026

Saturday, Feb. 7, as of 6:10 p.m.Multiple law enforcement agencies from across the region, including units from Putnam County, are assisting the...

Barricaded Subject in Jackson County Taken Into Custody;...

February 8, 2026

A barricaded subject in Jackson County has been taken into custody following an extended law enforcement response involving multiple agencies,...

Jackson County Man Taken Into Custody After SWAT Response;...

February 8, 2026

A Jackson County man was taken into custody Saturday evening following an extended SWAT response after authorities say he fired multiple shots at...

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MISSING PERSON UPDATE CHARLES RUSH

February 9, 2026

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN – At approximately 9:45 AM on February 9, 2026, PCSO K9 Unit locatedmissing person, Charles Rush. Mr. Rush was reported missing...

MISSING PERSON CHARLES RUSH PUTNAM COUNTY, TN

February 9, 2026

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN – The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and DeKalb County Sheriff’s Officeare seeking the public’s assistance in locating...

Multiple Agencies Respond to SWAT Incident in Jackson County;...

February 8, 2026

Saturday, Feb. 7, as of 6:10 p.m.Multiple law enforcement agencies from across the region, including units from Putnam County, are assisting the...

MEN’S BASKETBALL - Owens’ late Dagger, Cameron’s Career-High 23:...

February 3, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech led by as much as 20 and held off a late push with a clutch three by Ty Owens and big free throws by Mekhi...

Tech Men’s and Women’s Golf Picked to Finish Third in OVC;...

January 28, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Tech men's and women's golf have been selected to finish third in the OVC, as announced today by the conference....

Why We’re Here — and Why It Matters Now

February 9, 2026

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...

Tennessee Tech’s Autonomous Robotics Club Gold Team throws a “wings up” gesture as they prepare for a recent competition in Louisville. They would go on to bring home an Innovation Award for the design of their robot. Members, from left, are Jack Payne, Gregory Greenwald, Syd Potter, Coby Smith and Suli Jhaveri

Hands-on learning drives Tennessee Tech robotics team to world...

February 5, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – For the third consecutive year, Tennessee Tech University’s Autonomous Robotics Club is headed to a world championship, powered...

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