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Jackson County has filed an ouster lawsuit against its sheriff nearly a year after he was indicted for sexual misconduct with inmates.

“It's a faith walk, for we don't have the money”

Members of a Smyrna Christian ministry took their talents, labor and commitment to the mountain top recently while performing landscaping duties for another ministry. via DNJ.com

"Historic sites are valued centerpieces of our communities. Through these diverse grants, our office helps support the study of our state's unique history and contributes funds to help protect and revitalize ... via Chattanoogan.com

“He said she wasn't there and had gone to Cookeville with friends”

The small child sleeping comfortably in Capt. Becky Hord's arms late Wednesday afternoon at the Bedford County Sheriff's Department likely had no idea of the uproar caused by his mother's trip to Pleasant ... via Shelbyville Times-Gazette

After a 4-0 performance last Thursday, and the fact that a baseball doubleheader prevented any picks for Saturday's girls' sectionals, Puddin - The Daily News Pug - wanted another shot at prognostication. via DNJ.com

Fifth-grade students at Pleasant Hill Elementary school recently had a visit from the Sons of Confederate Veterans of Gainesboro, TN and the Order of Confederate Rose of Crossville. via Crossville Chronicle

“She said she saw the motorcycle but thought she had time enough to make the turn”

Mary Jo Denton Herald-Citizen Staff COOKEVILLE -- A young Gainesboro man was seriously injured in a motorcycle/car crash on busy S. Jefferson Avenue here on Tuesday. via Cookeville Herald

We had two EF-1 tornadoes touch down in Middle Tennessee on Wednesday afternoon. via Category Five

“Even if you don't know anyone or have a relative, it's still a touching feeling”

By LIZ ENGEL Herald-Citizen Staff GAINESBORO -- Just walk through the Upper Cumberland Veterans Hall, and you're overwhelmed with patriotism. via Cookeville Herald

“If you can direct traffic south, that helps all over the city.”

Lindsay McReynolds Herald-Citizen Staff COOKEVILLE -- Although it will ultimately be the Putnam County School Board that decides where two new elementary schools and one new middle school will be built, both ... via Cookeville Herald

By MARY JO DENTON Herald-Citizen Staff PUTNAM COUNTY -- Police detectives here have been on the trail of thieves who snatch valuables out of yards, sheds, garages or wherever and pawn them at shops all over the ... via Cookeville Herald

Mary Jo Denton Herald-Citizen Staff COOKEVILLE -- One of two persons charged with robbing a woman at a motel here last Friday has been arrested, and police say they have taken a warrant for the second person. via Cookeville Herald

“Everybody wants to make a fast decision (on sites), but the land is the most important decision”

Mary Jo Denton Herald-Citizen Staff PUTNAM COUNTY -- Two pieces of property on the Gainesboro Grade near the Hyder Burks Pavilion will be checked out as possible sites for two new schools here, one to replace ... via Cookeville Herald

“We are looking for a site with at least 30 acres suitable for building -- it needs to be flat and level, not swampy, and with no caves underneath it”

Mary Jo Denton Herald-Citizen Staff PUTNAM COUNTY -- If all goes well, construction of the new elementary school in Algood will begin next summer. via Cookeville Herald

Margaret R. Greene, 153 Cumberland View Drive, reported that her purse with its contents including credit cards and $500 in cash was stolen from her home. via The Oak Ridger

“Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia.”

For weeks the top item on my "to do" list is: Sort stuff in office. Well, I've been working on it but lots of other projects take precedence over the top job. via Grand Island Independent

Upperman Bees fans left the game satisfied Friday as they observed their football team run past the host Jackson County Blue Devils , 24-6 in a league test. via MaxPreps