COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Landon Smelser hit two home runs and drove in five runs to power Tennessee Tech to a 7-5 victory over Lipscomb on Tuesday...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Tennessee Tech baseball drops the series finale 7-1 at No. 25 Texas A&M on Sunday. The Golden Eagles play their home...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Tennessee Tech men's basketball looks to bounce back from a pair of losses with a matchup at Southern Indiana on Saturday at 4...

CROSSVILLE, TN – The Crossville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce recently held its annual legislative breakfast, co-hosted by TCAT Upper...

Honesty and integrity can feel like old-fashioned words. Yet I believe they matter now more than ever. In today’s world, where headlines change by...

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...

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University alumnus and country music sensation Jake Hoot is set to return to the national spotlight as a...

Every town has someone whose smile feels like part of the landscape — steady, welcoming, and quietly uplifting. If you’ve ever walked into Staples...

If you’ve ever crossed paths with Michele Honeycutt, you know exactly why she’s this week’s Weekly Smile — she’s always smiling.After wrapping up a...

It was supposed to be just another moment in an evening of celebration.But as guests gathered at the Highlands Insider Kick Off Reception for...

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...

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

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

A Nashville-area teacher has been charged in Putnam County following an investigation into the alleged online solicitation of a minor.According to...

The door is officially closed.  With the qualifying deadline now passed, Putnam County’s candidate list is locked and voters can finally see who is...

The field of candidates seeking office in Putnam County continues to expand as the qualifying deadline approaches.The following list reflects...

White County Schools is celebrating a major win this week as the Tennessee Department of Education officially designated the district as a “High-Performing Local...

Beth Gaw: A Lifetime of Service, Creativity, and Advocacy for StudentsSometimes the most powerful stories don’t come from press releases or formal...

Meet Jennifer Shope, CHS math teacher, runner and Club America sponsorJennifer Shope is a helper, a true crime podcast junkie and someone who loves...

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

CRMC shares program growth and highlights minimally invasive structural heart innovations during 18th annual eventRed dresses. Red roses. Red...

A Southern Gospel songwriter discovers God is still expanding his boundaries—at 62.And You always move in Your own time.So While I’m listening and...

The field of candidates seeking office in Putnam County continues to expand as the qualifying deadline approaches.The following list reflects...

Putnam County Commissioners will meet Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the courthouse following the Presidents Day holiday delay, with property reappraisal...

CRMC shares program growth and highlights minimally invasive structural heart innovations during 18th annual eventRed dresses. Red roses. Red...

Cookeville, Tenn. – This February, in recognition of American Heart Month, Cookeville Regional MedicalCenter (CRMC) is sharing the story of patient...

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

The Putnam County Election Commission willmeet on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.at the Election Commission Office: 705 CountyServices...

A little bit of snow turned into a treacherous situation for many drivers on Jan. 15.But around 1 p.m that day, a fast moving snow squall reduced...

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...

A Nashville-area teacher has been charged in Putnam County following an investigation into the alleged online solicitation of a minor.According to...

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University alumnus and country music sensation Jake Hoot is set to return to the national spotlight as a...

The Cookeville City Council meets tonight with two high-impact items on the agenda: proposed changes to the FY2026 city budget and a decision on whether to formally abandon...

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Patricia Elaine Williams, a cherished member of her community, peacefully passed away on Thursday February 5, 2026, at her...

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Gary Michael Halverson, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and Vietnam War veteran, passed away suddenly at his residence...

A new face for an old pathBy now, many Upper Cumberland residents have traveled the newly improved stretch of East 10th Street from Highway 111 to Fisk Road. With the...

The door is officially closed.  With the qualifying deadline now passed, Putnam County’s candidate list is locked and voters can finally see who is...

The field of candidates seeking office in Putnam County continues to expand as the qualifying deadline approaches.The following list reflects...

A Nashville-area teacher has been charged in Putnam County following an investigation into the alleged online solicitation of a minor.According to...

Rogers Group will close the right turn lane at Interstate Drive & Willow Avenue beginning at 6 a.m. The closure will last through the day and...

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

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Landon Smelser hit two home runs and drove in five runs to power Tennessee Tech to a 7-5 victory over Lipscomb on Tuesday...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Tennessee Tech baseball drops the series finale 7-1 at No. 25 Texas A&M on Sunday. The Golden Eagles play their home...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – Tennessee Tech men's basketball looks to bounce back from a pair of losses with a matchup at Southern Indiana on Saturday at 4...

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University alumnus and Board of Trustees Vice Chair Fred M. Lowery has been named chief executive officer of...

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...

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...