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.
Finding Solace, Healing in God’s Country Cross the Divide helps veterans hunt and fish in hopes to help healing Jennifer Ogletree Coming back from combat is a harrowing …
Alderperson Nancy Pruett addressed the council about alleged comments from the public about the work being done or not being done by the Street Department. Pruett suggested a change in structure to …
The mayor and board of aldermen approved the closure of Main Street between Gore and Hull on Friday, June 28, from 4:00pm until 10:00pm for the “Share to Care Stuff the Bus” fundraiser …
The state released February’s unemployment report and the unemployment is dropping across the state. All 95 counties showed an improved unemployment situation when compared to their …
The Jackson County School Board voted to allow the students to have an early dismissal on May 10, 2024 so students and parents can attend the Polk Sallet Festival. The board also voted to …
