There is something I have come to believe more and more when it comes to campaigns, elections, and public service: how you win matters just as much...

For this week’s column, I simply want to say thank you.Over the past several months, I have been overwhelmed by the encouragement, prayers,...

Have you ever heard someone say: “You cannot legislate morality”? People say this because they don’t believe the government should pass laws or...

Cookeville, Tennessee – The 100th annual Putnam County Fair will return to its roots in 2026, as the Putnam County Fair Board has officially...

Tomorrow is Election Day — don’t forget to vote.We truly appreciate everyone who takes the time to show up and participate.Join us that evening for...

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56 arrests listed across Putnam County agencies5 law enforcement agencies represented: Cookeville Police Department, Putnam County Sheriff’s...

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

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN— On Wednesday Evening, May 6, 2026, Putnam County Sheriff’s OfficeDeputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 40 on a white...

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The Bible has three stories about single mothers, five stories about widows, four powerful stories of mothers whose children walked through...

I came into this world fighting. Born nearly three months premature, weighing just over four pounds, I did not have the luxury of an easy start....

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Justice Snapshot: By The Numbers38 arrests listed across Putnam County agencies5 law enforcement agencies represented: Cookeville Police...

Editor’s Note: This report provides expanded coverage of the April 20 commission meeting. A summary of key actions appears on the front page, with...

Cookeville, Tennessee – The 100th annual Putnam County Fair will return to its roots in 2026, as the Putnam County Fair Board has officially...

A bomb threat reported Sunday afternoon led to a significant law enforcement response in downtown Cookeville, with authorities ultimately...

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MONTEREY CHAPEL - Funeral services for Jimmy Alexander Holloway, age 78, lifelong resident of the Calfkiller Community, will be conducted at 11...

There is something I have come to believe more and more when it comes to campaigns, elections, and public service: how you win matters just as much...

For this week’s column, I simply want to say thank you.Over the past several months, I have been overwhelmed by the encouragement, prayers,...

Have you ever heard someone say: “You cannot legislate morality”? People say this because they don’t believe the government should pass laws or...

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN— On Wednesday Evening, May 6, 2026, Putnam County Sheriff’s OfficeDeputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 40 on a white...

PUTNAM COUNTY, TN— On May 23, 2023, PCSO Detective Gary Harris was contacted by the Bax-ter Police Department requesting assistance investigating a...

A bomb threat reported Sunday afternoon led to a significant law enforcement response in downtown Cookeville, with authorities ultimately...

I came into this world fighting. Born nearly three months premature, weighing just over four pounds, I did not have the luxury of an easy start....

A life of leadership, faith, service, and staying connected to the communityIn a community like Cookeville, it doesn’t take long to recognize the...