On a wintry Monday afternoon, Dr. James Cates was dressed and ready to spend the afternoon hunting.“It’s during duck season, and Bill, one of our...

I made a cake today, did you? I’ll share mine. It is bursting with flavor and is delicious.The occasion can be my brother Lester’s birthday and his...

There is something every organization should have, regardless of its size: a completed, approved, and accessible policy and procedure manual.I...

Residents offered sharply different views on sexual content, age restrictions, parental authority and continued access to library materialsEditor’s...

Putnam County Clerk Wayne Nabors’ office issued 61 new county business licenses during the month of July 2026, according to the monthly business...

Putnam County’s latest property records offer another revealing snapshot of growth, property movement and development across the county, with three...

Also from this meeting: Meet all 17 public speakers | View the complete photo galleryWell over 75 people attended the Putnam County Library Board...

Gilbert, Anton and Landers set to lead Cookeville, Algood and Monterey as new mayors; new faces on the county commissioners Three current...

This article will be updated as results come out.Last updated:  August 6th, 2026 - 11:43 PMRepublican GovernorMarsha Blackburn: 43.4%Monty Fritts: 23.4%John Rose:...

Today is election day in PUTNAM COUNTY!Polls are opened at 9 AM and stay open till 7 PM, so go vote!Vote your values and vote Republican!PAID FOR BY CLARISSA WILLIAMS...

Today is election day in PUTNAM COUNTY!Polls are opened at 9 AM and stay open till 7 PM, so go vote!Vote your values and vote Republican!PAID FOR BY CLARISSA WILLIAMS...

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) visited Tennessee Tech University as part of his sixth annual Economic Development Tour.During...

Putnam County Clerk Wayne Nabors’ office issued 61 new county business licenses during the month of July 2026, according to the monthly business...

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

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

Putnam County Clerk Wayne Nabors’ office issued 61 new county business licenses during the month of July 2026, according to the monthly business...

Putnam County’s latest property records offer another revealing snapshot of growth, property movement and development across the county, with three...

Residents offered sharply different views on sexual content, age restrictions, parental authority and continued access to library materialsEditor’s...

There is something every organization should have, regardless of its size: a completed, approved, and accessible policy and procedure manual.I...

As I sit here working on this week’s paper, there are so many things on my mind.My dad and my mom. My sister, Angelina, whose birthday is Aug. 15....

Gilbert, Anton and Landers set to lead Cookeville, Algood and Monterey as new mayors; new faces on the county commissioners Three current...

Today is election day in PUTNAM COUNTY!Polls are opened at 9 AM and stay open till 7 PM, so go vote!Vote your values and vote Republican!PAID FOR BY CLARISSA WILLIAMS...

I made a cake today, did you? I’ll share mine. It is bursting with flavor and is delicious.The occasion can be my brother Lester’s birthday and his...

When my sons first read Charles Dickens, they said the words felt like Old English. I informed them that Old English would be truly unreadable...

Hello and welcome to my pity party that I was having, but no one came. It’s okay because the food was not good. Instead, I’ll have a joy party and...

This week’s Weekly Smile goes to the men and women who quietly make Election Day possible: our poll workers.Long before the first voter walks...