I believe one of the greatest responsibilities of a local community is to protect its children from things they are not old enough or mature enough...

Summer planting and harvest time on Cedar Street.My stories continue as a hope and a purpose as we relive earlier days and bring them into the...

Drucilla's Little Helpers Welcome to my little corner of the newspaper. I have enjoyed a week of Bible School at Stevens Street Baptist Church. I...

Join us for the Cookeville City Council Candidate Forum, an opportunity for voters to hear directly from the candidates seeking to serve on the...

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...

By the Numbers | Recent Arrest Activity50+ arrests listed across Putnam County agencies5 law enforcement agencies represented4 municipalities...

Nine candidates share priorities during June 11 city council forumBy Laura MilitanaNine candidates for Cookeville City Council shared their ideas...

The Putnam County School Board approved a second budget draft during its June meeting, with district leaders outlining the financial challenges facing the school system...

Join us for the Cookeville City Council Candidate Forum, an opportunity for voters to hear directly from the candidates seeking to serve on the...

The Putnam County Library Board has called a special meeting for Monday, June 22, at 3 p.m. at the Cookeville Branch, adding another development to...

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

By the Numbers | Recent Arrest Activity50+ arrests listed across Putnam County agencies5 law enforcement agencies represented4 municipalities...

The Putnam County Library Board has called a special meeting for Monday, June 22, at 3 p.m. at the Cookeville Branch, adding another development to...

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

I believe one of the greatest responsibilities of a local community is to protect its children from things they are not old enough or mature enough...

Join us for the Cookeville City Council Candidate Forum, an opportunity for voters to hear directly from the candidates seeking to serve on the...

World Changers is underway in Putnam County this week, bringing youth and adult volunteers from several states together for a week of hands-on...

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

This week’s smile comes from right here at home as we welcome Tammy Younger back to our team as Office Manager.Tammy previously worked with us and...