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Drucilla’s Little Helpers

Do you know, as I get older, my mind goes out more than I do?Recently, I got a phone call from a “hacker.” He said, “You know that I have all your...

Faith, Family, and Freedom Are More Than Labels

It seems that we've reached a point in our culture where labels have become a substitute for conversation. Instead of asking someone what they...

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Good Night from 116 Cedar Street - Memories of Family, Faith and...

It is a hot summer day, and as I climb out of bed, my brothers tell me we are going to the fair tomorrow night.Excitement fills the air as we begin...

Drucilla’s Little Helpers

Do you know, as I get older, my mind goes out more than I do?Recently, I got a phone call from a “hacker.” He said, “You know that I have all your...

Faith, Family, and Freedom Are More Than Labels

It seems that we've reached a point in our culture where labels have become a substitute for conversation. Instead of asking someone what they...

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Faith, Family, Freedom and the Kind of Campaign We Deserve

This week’s column coincides with the beginning of early voting in Putnam County. In full disclosure, you, as my readers and followers, know that I...

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Law & Order Report Justice Snapshot: By The Numbers

The following information was gathered from the Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and includes arrests from Algood, Cookeville, Baxter and...

TRAFFIC STOP ON I-40 LEADS TO MAJOR DRUG SEIZURE AND FOUR ARRESTS

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN— On July 6, 2026, Deputy Bryan conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 40Eastbound on after observing a White Chevrolet Traverse...

County office seekers report wide gaps in available funds

Campaign finance reports for the second quarter show wide differences in the amount of money raised and spent by candidates seeking countywide...

Crowded city races drive active campaign spending

Incumbent Cookeville City Council member Chad Gilbert reported the largest campaign balance among the candidates seeking one of five seats on the...

YOUR GUIDE TO THE POLLS

Ballot, campaign finance and candidates’ primary participation examined as Putnam County voters head to the pollsEarly voting is underway, and...

Law & Order Report Justice Snapshot: By The Numbers

The following information was gathered from the Putnam County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and includes arrests from Algood, Cookeville, Baxter and...

How to read these numbers: This is a combined election featuring federal and state party primaries along with county and municipal general elections. The R and D figures indicate whether a voter selected a Republican or Democratic primary ballot. They do not show how that voter voted in the county or municipal general-election contests. Voters may also select a General Only ballot without participating in either party primary.

Republican Primary Ballots Continue to Lead as Two-Day Early Voting...

Putnam County recorded 261 early voters Saturday, bringing the county’s two-day early voting total to 1,160.A Highlands Insider count of the Putnam...

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Faith, Family, and Freedom Are More Than Labels

It seems that we've reached a point in our culture where labels have become a substitute for conversation. Instead of asking someone what they...

Faith, Family, Freedom and the Kind of Campaign We Deserve

This week’s column coincides with the beginning of early voting in Putnam County. In full disclosure, you, as my readers and followers, know that I...

County office seekers report wide gaps in available funds

Campaign finance reports for the second quarter show wide differences in the amount of money raised and spent by candidates seeking countywide...

Crowded city races drive active campaign spending

Incumbent Cookeville City Council member Chad Gilbert reported the largest campaign balance among the candidates seeking one of five seats on the...

YOUR GUIDE TO THE POLLS

Ballot, campaign finance and candidates’ primary participation examined as Putnam County voters head to the pollsEarly voting is underway, and...

TRAFFIC STOP ON I-40 LEADS TO MAJOR DRUG SEIZURE AND FOUR ARRESTS

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN— On July 6, 2026, Deputy Bryan conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 40Eastbound on after observing a White Chevrolet Traverse...

Drucilla’s Little Helpers

Do you know, as I get older, my mind goes out more than I do?Recently, I got a phone call from a “hacker.” He said, “You know that I have all your...

How to read these numbers: This is a combined election featuring federal and state party primaries along with county and municipal general elections. The R and D figures indicate whether a voter selected a Republican or Democratic primary ballot. They do not show how that voter voted in the county or municipal general-election contests. Voters may also select a General Only ballot without participating in either party primary.

Republican Primary Ballots Continue to Lead as Two-Day Early Voting...

Putnam County recorded 261 early voters Saturday, bringing the county’s two-day early voting total to 1,160.A Highlands Insider count of the Putnam...

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Weekly Smile - Austin Dodson

This week’s smile goes to Austin Dodson, a responsible, dependable leader who understands the importance of serving with integrity and putting...

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