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The Algood Police Department needs your help in finding a runaway juvenile missing since February 28. 17-year-old Marcus White reported missing by his family members. White is a black male with a light complexion. He stands 5-7, weighing 180 pounds. White has black hair and brown eyes. White was last seen in the vicinity of Trinity Algood. The 17-year-old has ... Read More »

The Cookeville-Putnam County Tornado Relief Fund now has a committee to begin the process of how funds will be distributed. Former Tennessee Tech President Dr. Bob Bell will chair the seven-member committee, formed jointly by Cookeville Mayor Ricky Shelton and Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter. It’s main task will be to define the process and procedures by which storm victims ... Read More »

Joshua, Erin, and Sawyer Kimberlin fell victim to the Tuesday Tornado this week. Eastside Church of Christ preacher Phillip Martin used to preach at Jere Whitson where Joshua used to attend. He said he met Joshua as a freshman in college. “Josh came in as part of a group of young college kids that filled the space the congregation needed ... Read More »

Simple health choices can be important viral illnesses, like the coronavirus are being spread. Putnam County Health Director Lisa Bumbalough said basics such as a healthy diet and sleep can make a difference. “It is always good to practice making healthy food choices,” Bumbalough said. “Eating fruits, eating plenty of vegetables and of course staying hydrated by drinking plenty of ... Read More »

The semifinal games involving the Clarkrange, Stone Memorial and Upperman girls Friday are on hold as the TSSAA suspended the girls and boys state basketball championships until further notice. The decision came just moments after the conclusion of the Pickett County/Gibson County quarterfinal game. Read More »

The City of Cookeville approved a Kansas company to begin the major debris cleanup in the highway 70 corridor. Custom Tree Service of Kansas submitted the low bid for the contract. Following council approval Thursday afternoon, City Manager James Mills said the company was notified. A final contact could be in place as early as Friday, Mills said. “Once the ... Read More »

Tennessee Tech extended spring break for students Thursday and plans to move to online classes after the break. Spring break will extend from March 16 to March 27. University offices will operate on a normal schedule. Faculty and staff should report as normal. Monday, March 30, the university plans to conduct online classes and learning through alternate methods. Students must ... Read More »

If the threat of storms tonight has you nervous, do not be ashamed. A local counselor said it is very natural to be concerned after last week’s tornado, even for those not directly affected by the tornado. Local counselor Selena Stewart said it is normal for disasters to affect an adult’s mental health. She said individuals should seek counseling. “We ... Read More »

The OVC suspended all athletic activities including games and practices until further notice. Tennessee Tech is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference. Recruiting-related travel has also been suspended until April 3, according to a statement from the Ohio Valley Board Of Presidents. Tennessee Tech played baseball Wednesday, likely the last athletic event for the foreseeable future. Read More »

Tennessee Tech’s Board of Trustees passed a flat-rate tuition plan at its Thursday afternoon meeting. Tech President Phil Oldham said that the move has a number of benefits for students, including simplifying the information about what students are being charged and consolidating fees. Oldham also said the move will help families more accurately project how much their higher education will ... Read More »