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Tennessee Tech climbs to highest enrollment in more than a decade

September 8, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University reached its highest total enrollment in more than a decade, according to fall 2026 census data...

GROWTH WATCH - $1.45 million McDonald’s property transfer leads...

August 26, 2026

Putnam County records show residential, development and acreage activity across multiple districtsA $1.45 million property transfer involving...

Printed Paper Online

September 5, 2026

College / University Sports

Tennessee Tech unveils transformed Tucker Stadium ahead of historic...

August 28, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University is giving fans a first look at its transformed Tucker Stadium, following a nearly $60 million...

Guide to the Polls 2026

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Drucilla’s Little Helpers - Coffee Fudge

September 10, 2026

Welcome to September. This is one of the “ber” months. I say “ber” because it starts getting cooler during those months. You know, when you say...

Time With Family Is Something We Should Never Take for Granted

September 9, 2026

Life seems to get busier every year.There is always somewhere to go, something that needs to be done, bills to pay, work waiting on us, and...

A New Season and Another Slice of Cake

September 9, 2026

This week, I had the opportunity to do something both ordinary and deeply meaningful. I took my dad to his chemotherapy appointment, prepared and...

Tennessee Tech climbs to highest enrollment in more than a decade

September 8, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University reached its highest total enrollment in more than a decade, according to fall 2026 census data...

Cookeville Farmer’s Market: Where’s the Meat

September 3, 2026

If you don’t grow your own fruits and vegetables, cattle, chickens, pork or sheep, there are small farmers who do. If you want farm-to-table home...

City Council Photo Gallery

September 3, 2026

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County News - Putnam

State law changes require BOE policy updates

August 28, 2026

Board updates athletics, attendance, personnel, and other policies; approves buses, parking lot, and EpiPen partnershipThe Putnam County Board of...

Tennessee Tech climbs to highest enrollment in more than a decade

September 8, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University reached its highest total enrollment in more than a decade, according to fall 2026 census data...

Events & Festivals

Yellow Rose Affair honors Tennessee’s suffrage legacy

September 9, 2026

Fifth anniversary event celebrates women of the past,present and future while encouraging continued civicparticipationBy Clarissa WilliamsYellow...

TWO CHARGED IN AI IMAGE INVESTIGATION

September 2, 2026

Two charged after AI-generated explicit images distributed at Cookeville High SchoolPUTNAM COUNTY, TN -- August 31st, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office was notified of...

Higher Education

Tennessee Tech climbs to highest enrollment in more than a decade

September 8, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University reached its highest total enrollment in more than a decade, according to fall 2026 census data...

Herren named Baxter police chief

September 9, 2026

Brandon Herren is no stranger to Baxter.“I’ve spent my entire law enforcement career here in Baxter,” he said.He was hired by then-Police Chief...

TWO CHARGED IN AI IMAGE INVESTIGATION

September 2, 2026

Two charged after AI-generated explicit images distributed at Cookeville High SchoolPUTNAM COUNTY, TN -- August 31st, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office was notified of...

State law changes require BOE policy updates

August 28, 2026

Board updates athletics, attendance, personnel, and other policies; approves buses, parking lot, and EpiPen partnershipThe Putnam County Board of...

Herren named Baxter police chief

September 9, 2026

Brandon Herren is no stranger to Baxter.“I’ve spent my entire law enforcement career here in Baxter,” he said.He was hired by then-Police Chief...

TWO CHARGED IN AI IMAGE INVESTIGATION

September 2, 2026

Two charged after AI-generated explicit images distributed at Cookeville High SchoolPUTNAM COUNTY, TN -- August 31st, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office was notified of...

Time With Family Is Something We Should Never Take for Granted

September 9, 2026

Life seems to get busier every year.There is always somewhere to go, something that needs to be done, bills to pay, work waiting on us, and...

A New Season and Another Slice of Cake

September 9, 2026

This week, I had the opportunity to do something both ordinary and deeply meaningful. I took my dad to his chemotherapy appointment, prepared and...

Faith in Word and Action

August 30, 2026

My faith is something I am proud to share.I don't believe my faith is something I should keep tucked away or only bring out on Sunday morning. It...

Cameron Sexton

Tennessee Tech unveils transformed Tucker Stadium ahead of historic...

August 28, 2026

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Tech University is giving fans a first look at its transformed Tucker Stadium, following a nearly $60 million...

WEEKLY SMILE: Kerry Ledbetter

September 9, 2026

Kerry Ledbetter is a man of faith and public service, and he loves serving the community where he was born and raised.A 1989 graduate of Cookeville...

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