8+ hour, 48+ min ago  (358+ words) De Kalb County is facing a critical shortage of local foster homes, with only three of the approximately 40 children currently in the foster care system placed within the county. Samantha Bowman is co-chair of the De Kalb County Foster Friendly…...

9+ hour, 3+ min ago  (429+ words) The Tennessee Central Trail board is seeking a new project engineer as they add some 400 feet of connector trail to link the West End neighborhood to Cane Creek Park. Tennessee Central Trail Authority board member Grover Bennett Jr. said the…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (471+ words) Julie Smith is transitioning into her new role as the School Coordinated Health Supervisor for the Putnam County Schools after working at Cookeville High School for nearly 25 years. Smith said her goal is holistic approach to physical and mental health…...

8+ hour, 17+ min ago  (281+ words) District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway said it is important for all of us to be aware of the right afforded crime victims in Tennessee. This is Victims" Rights Week. Dunaway said the rights include the ability for victims to be…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (273+ words) The Clay County School Board has approved the purchase of new Chromebooks as part of an effort to replace aging devices. The school board awarded a bid from its current provider to purchase 90 Chromebooks for an estimated $33, 000. School Board Chairman…...

21+ hour, 56+ min ago  (227+ words) Cookeville officials are negotiating with TDOT to replace the curbing along Jefferson Avenue as part of an upcoming summer resurfacing project. Cookeville City Manager James Mills said the city is working with the state to address the deteriorating infrastructure between…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (239+ words) The Jackson County Schools will conduct monthly drug detection canine searches across the district in the new school year. Director of Schools Justin Hardy said they decided to move forward with the private vendor after previously exploring options to utilize…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (392+ words) The Cumberland County Master Gardeners will host the Flower Lawn and Garden Festival this weekend to celebrate the spring season and promote local horticulture. Margo Carroll serves as a lead organizer for the festival. Carroll said the organization operates as…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (655+ words) Fentress County moving forward with the construction of a new EMS facility to enable the expansion of multiple county agencies while saving millions of dollars in future costs. Fentress County Executive Jimmy Johnson said the project transitioned from a renovation…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (343+ words) The Tennessee Legislature approved a $20 million funding infusion for short-line railroads, a move that could help the Upper Cumberland. The money will support track maintenance and infrastructure repairs. Monterey Cultural Administrator Rafferty Cleary told the Joint Economic Community Development Board…...