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    Second grader Sam Lepley of Capshaw Elementary School (Go Cougars!) is proving that age is no...

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    The Power of Prayer in Strengthening Community

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    The Power of Prayer in Strengthening Community
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    4 MONTH NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST

    PUTNAM COUNTY, TN—On the morning of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Putnam County Sher-iff’s...

    4 MONTH NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST
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    Local Leader Reflects on Life of Public Service, Faith
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    February 20, 2026
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    February 20, 2026
    The Cookeville City Council moved efficiently through Thursday night’s agenda, formally abandoning a nearly $1 million sidewalk grant, approving a fiscal year 2026 budget...
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    February 19, 2026
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    4 MONTH NARCOTICS INVESTIGATION LEADS TO ARREST
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    Golden Eagles Clinch Series with Sweep of Saturday Doubleheader
    February 22, 2026
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    February 28, 2026
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