Citizens concerned about Sparta’s agreement with the U.S. Marine Corps flocked to the White County Commission meeting Monday. Resident Tom Farris openly questioned the Corps’ motives. “So my question is, what country is the Marines preparing to invade that Sparta resembles exactly?” Farris asked. Al Parker, the Marine Corps representative who set up the Sparta agreement, attended the meeting, spurred ... Read More »

Members of the Upper Cumberland State Veterans Cemetery Association asked the White County Commission for a donation. Chairman Donna Fare said the goal is to build a state veterans cemetery in the Upper Cumberland region. “We represent 14 counties in the Upper Cumberland, the 14 counties were identified because we were the farthest from any cemetery in the state of ... Read More »

Colder nights mean different plant care. UT Extension Putnam County Agent Wayne Key said folks can extend the life of their annuals and decorative trees by covering them up at night. Key said folks can use a bed sheet or a piece of plastic. If you’ve covered your plants, there is a good time to remove the sheeting. “The lowest ... Read More »

White County Commission Chairman Stanley Neal opened the group’s regular meeting by encouraging residents to call the city of Sparta with concerns about Marine Corps training. At it’s last meeting, the Sparta Board of Mayor and Alderman approved an agreement with the U.S. Marine Corps, allowing the Corps to conduct training in the city. Neal said that decision was made ... Read More »

A DeKalb County prisoner was charged with assault after allegedly biting a correctional officer. Sheriff Patrick Ray said the incident took place when the officer entered the holding cell, 19 year old Tavia Gayle Cantrell tried to force her way out and bit the officer’s left arm. She also wrapped herself around the officer’s leg and bit near his knee ... Read More »

Cookeville Police K9 Ruger has served since 2011. The department celebrated his retirement Monday. Lt. Det. Bobby Anderson said the Ruger will enjoy his retirement. “The dog gets to retire with the handler, and live a life of solitude at the house,” Anderson said. Plans are already in the works to replace Ruger. Anderson said the job has to be ... Read More »

Fall temperatures mean it’s time to start looking at bringing plants in. UT Extension Putnam County Agent Wayne Key said folks should keep an eye on the weather. “But it is the time of year, yes, to start thinking about those outdoor plants, plants that need to be moved inside, certainly the time of year when things can get nipped,” ... Read More »

A piece of Tennessee Tech history has made its way home to Cookeville. Dr. Michael Allen grew up with the truck. His father was the advisor of Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity, which cared for the truck on behalf of student government. Allen even met his wife while driving the truck in a parade. “I called some of my friends ... Read More »

Highland Rim Academy is holding their annual benefit auction on November 3rd at 6pm at Trinity Assembly’s Multipurpose room in Cookeville. Casey Overstreet, Development director, and Jenny Crockett, Marketing Director for Highland Rim Academy, sit down to talk about the details. Read More »

Unemployment rates in September…Gov. Bill Haslam announced that the unemployment rate had decreased last month in all 95 Tennessee counties…That’s quite an accomplishment. How much so? We visit with Henry Bowman who is an analyst for the Upper Cumberland Development District. He’s been in that roll for some 45 years. Today In The Upper Cumberland airs each weekend as a ... Read More »