On approximately June 14, Deputy Ryan Bean took a theft report at the Jackson County Sheriff's Department. The victim explained to Deputy Bean that on June 11, he visited his bank suspecting he had fallen victim to a phone scam, only to discover that $49,674 had been stolen from his checking account.
Do you feel like you are in a Where’s Waldo book when searching for ancestors? Attend The Upper Cumberland Family History and Genealogy Festival in Historic Granville on Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. for clues and assistance in opening the door to your past.
For vulnerable patient groups who cannot afford health insurance, the harsh reality involves making difficult daily choices, such as feeding their families or seeking urgent medical care. Here in Tennessee, the number of uninsured individuals has risen by more than 19,000 in the last year. Every Tennessean deserves affordable access to health care, especially those in difficult financial situations.
An older historical marker that stood for years near the intersection of Hwy. 85 and Smith Bend Ln. in the Gladice Community, has been fixed and reinstalled in its original place.
What appeared to be a “highly professional” job of safe cracking took place Sunday night at Dudney’s Grocery located at the intersection of highways 56 and 53 east of Gainesboro. Averitt Dudney, owner of the store, reported that approximately $425 in cash and more than $1000 in checks were stolen.
Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President's and Dean's Lists for the Spring 2024 semester. To be on the President's List, a student must be full-time and have a 4.0 grade point average. Students on the Dean's List have earned a minimum 3.4 grade point average for the semester.
Ease your way through the busy summer season with the help of some pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory garden produce. Add them to your garden or containers or purchase the produce at your local farmer’s market.
An incident involving the death of a canine has led to the arrest of a woman by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. According to a news release issued by the JCSD, deputies responded to a …
An environmental-impact statement relating to a more than 120-mile potential pipeline project was released recently by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Commission of FERC).
A vehicle reported stolen out of Cookeville was recovered recently and two individuals face criminal charges after reportedly leading officers in a high-speed pursuit.
Jackson County Mayor Randy Heady joined community-elected chairperson Ava Stafford in proclaiming June as National Dairy Month.
American Legion Post 129 recently hosted a free, children’s fishing tournament for children ages 12 and under at the Twin Lakes Catfish Farm.
Tennessee’s Health Commissioner was in Putnam County at the end of May to recognize the health care improvement projects planned for the Putnam County Health Department and Cookeville Regional Medical Center as part of the Tennessee Department of Health’s statewide effort to expand Tennessee’s capacity to deliver quality healthcare services.
CROSSVILLE - Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers, along with several other local agencies, recovered the body of a 17-year-old Hamilton County resident.
Tennessee’s Health Commissioner was in Putnam County at the end of May to recognize the health care improvement projects planned for the Putnam County Health Department and Cookeville Regional Medical Center as part of the Tennessee Department of Health’s statewide effort to expand Tennessee’s capacity to deliver quality healthcare services.
The statewide newspaper, The Tennessean , based out of Nashville, has named its All-Decades 2000s high school girls basketball team and two standouts from Jackson County are among those honored last …
The Gainesboro Fire Department, as of May, 29 received 8 new Scott Scuba air packs, and 16 scuba 4500psi bottles, 8 scuba masks, from a grant we were awarded through the Tn Fire Marshalls Grant. …
Fun was had by adults and kids alike at this year’s Poke Sallet Festival. With more than 60 vendors, an art show, car show, and carnival, this year’s event - held at the Jackson County …
The Jackson County School Board announced plans to honor the retirees and milestone employees in a ceremony scheduled for Monday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. at Jackson County High School. The …
The Memorial building that houses the Chamber of Commerce, American Legion and the Anti-Drug Coalition, will be getting an update thanks to a $300,000 grant. Hope Vargas told the mayor and board of …
On Friday, April 19, a few members of the Poke Sallet Foundation board had the privilege of visiting Jackson County High School to award scholarships to two deserving young men. Matthew Otte & …
The local Jackson County Imagination Library received $5,000 from the Twin Lakes FRS Grant. Special Shout Out to our board member, Faith Henshaw, she has worked so hard to get this funding. The …
The vision is for a world where children grow up happy, healthy, and prepared to succeed in supportive families and communities. The pinwheel is passed to each recipient to pass it to someone who had …
Gainesboro Head Start enjoyed a visit from Ollie Otter. They learned about seatbelt safety, road safety and hands-free Tennessee.
