Herald-Citizen

06/07/2026

Jerry's IGA in Livingston has some great deals going on this week. Check out this week's ad as seen in the Wednesday 6/3 edition of the Herald-Citizen!

06/07/2026

116 PM CDT Sun Jun 7 2026
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee, including the following
counties, Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland,
Davidson, De Kalb, Dickson, Fentress, Giles, Grundy, Hickman,
Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Marshall,
Maury, Montgomery, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson,
Rutherford, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren,
Wayne, White, Williamson and Wilson.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A swath of heavy rainfall is expected to set up across Middle
TN Monday. Confidence is low on exact placing, but confidence
is high that atmospheric conditions will be favorable for
heavy rainfall.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

06/07/2026

Help build the future of outdoor recreation at Window Cliffs State Natural Area! 🌲🥾
Join our park rangers for two exciting volunteer trail-building days as we work on the new Pyro Trail. Volunteers will assist with removing dirt, roots, stumps, and trees to help create a new trail experience for future visitors. The trail is less than a mile long but includes some elevation change, so be prepared for a rewarding day of hands-on work outdoors!
Before attending, please register and come prepared with:
💧 At least 64 oz. of water
🥪 Snacks and/or lunch
👖 Long pants and long sleeves (recommended due to poison ivy)
👟 Closed-toed shoes (required)
Tools, gloves, and eye protection will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own.
Thank you for helping improve our public lands and create new opportunities for outdoor adventure. We hope to see you on the trail!
Register for Friday, June 12th here: https://tnstateparksvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1263138
Register for Saturday, June 13th here: https://tnstateparksvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1263142

06/06/2026

Voting opens at 4 p.m. today!

Beginning at 4 p.m., Saturday, June 6, Herald-Citizen readers can vote in our 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards on herald-citizen.com. Since May 1 we have been accepting online nominations for businesses

06/05/2026

🚧 Street Closure Notice – South Maple Avenue

Please be advised that South Maple Avenue between England Drive and Highway 111 will be closed daily from Monday, June 8 through Friday, June 12, 2026, between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The City of Cookeville Public Works Department will be performing shoulder upgrades and stabilization along this section of roadway.

Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes, including Highway 111, during work hours. Local residents will maintain access but are asked to follow posted detour signage to avoid delays and unnecessary turnarounds.

We appreciate your patience as these improvements are completed and will provide updates if the schedule changes.

City of Cookeville TN- Laurin Wheaton, Mayor City of Cookeville - Luke Eldridge, Vice Mayor City of Cookeville - Chad Gilbert, Councilman City of Cookeville, TN- Ali C. Bagci, Councilman City of Cookeville - Eric Walker, Councilman

06/05/2026

Tech inducting 6 to Sports Hall of Fame
https://www.herald-citizen.com/sports/tech-inducting-6-to-sports-hall-of-fame/article_021a4349-6be3-5ff6-836b-67d66f829fff.html

06/05/2026

Upper Cumberland Basketball Camp returns with more help
https://www.herald-citizen.com/sports/upper-cumberland-basketball-camp-returns-with-more-help/article_ad4b90ef-d093-51aa-baeb-0ec2e44c3812.html

06/05/2026

https://www.herald-citizen.com/sports/tssaa-board-of-control-to-hold-annual-summer-meeting/article_e54fcd4d-61cc-5cd1-a215-f515228381b0.html

The TSSAA Board of Control and Legislative Council will meet at the at the HIlton Garden Inn in Mt. Juliet (1975 Providence Parkway, Mount Juliet, TN 37122) beginning on Tuesday,

06/05/2026

https://www.herald-citizen.com/sports/hannah-fortunato-wins-march-madness/article_b2b239b6-04c5-5998-9ee3-2b23c18f51f5.html

Cookeville native Hannah Fortunato won the fifth annual March Madness BB Gun Match held recently at the Bend of the River gun range.