As thunderstorms moved through Algood this week, many of us did what we often do during unsettled weather — we hurried indoors, watched the skies...

One of the highlights of my week was reviewing nominations for the Besties Readers' Choice Awards.Our team is still working through the nominations...

I think we sometimes talk about government like it’s something separate from us—like it operates in its own world, and the rest of us just live...

Dear Subscriber,Subscriber access is now open for the Cookeville City Council Panel Discussion this Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 240 Carlen...

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PCSO Deputy Arrested for DUIPUTNAM COUNTY, TN— On June 2, 2026, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was notified by theTennessee Highway Patrol (THP)...

Natalia Antes has been found safe. Sheriff Farris would like to thank the community for their assistance in locating this individual. 

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN – The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance inlocating 17-year-old Natalia Antes.Natalia is 5’07...

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Highlands Insider to Host Meet the Candidates City Council Panel DiscussionHighlands Insider will host a Meet the Candidates City Council Panel...

Editor's Note: The following article is based on an approximately three-hour audio-recorded interview conducted in November 2025 between Highlands...

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Natalia Antes has been found safe. Sheriff Farris would like to thank the community for their assistance in locating this individual. 

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN – The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance inlocating 17-year-old Natalia Antes.Natalia is 5’07...

PCSO Deputy Arrested for DUIPUTNAM COUNTY, TN— On June 2, 2026, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was notified by theTennessee Highway Patrol (THP)...

Natalia Antes has been found safe. Sheriff Farris would like to thank the community for their assistance in locating this individual. 

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN – The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance inlocating 17-year-old Natalia Antes.Natalia is 5’07...

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Highlands Insider to Host Meet the Candidates City Council Panel DiscussionHighlands Insider will host a Meet the Candidates City Council Panel...

The Highlands Insider  “Besties Awards,” giving the community a chance to recognize the people, businesses, restaurants, and local favorites that...