COURIER SPOTLIGHT

Election Day Is Thursday August 6th

Aug 03, 2026 at 08:25 am

Registered Cannon County voters turned out in a consistent steady fashion averaging a little over 100 per day in the early voting time frame between Friday, July 17th and Thur.... Read More

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Heartburn or Heart Attack? How To Tell The Difference

Aug 03, 2026 at 08:07 am

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My father frequently experiences heartburn, but sometimes I worry that what feels like heartburn to him could be a heart attack. How can you tell the differe.... Read More

Problem Solved: Booking A Refund

Aug 03, 2026 at 04:45 am by admin

Stephen Stein arrives at his hotel for a family gathering only to find his reservation missing. Booking.com promises to cover the extra cost of a new room but then traps him i.... Read More

DEA Releases Updated Drug Fact Card On Prescription Medication Misuse

Jul 29, 2026 at 07:43 am by kready

WHAT IS PRESCRIPTION DRUG MISUSE? Misuse of prescription drugs means taking a medication in a way that is not prescribed, taking someone else’s medication (even if for.... Read More

Health Department Urges Protection Against Tick and Mosquito-Born Illnesses

Jul 29, 2026 at 07:23 am by kready

The Tennessee Department of Health is reminding all Tennesseans to take simple and preventive steps to avoid mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases. For most people a tick or.... Read More

Social Security Matters 7-29

Jul 29, 2026 at 04:30 am by admin

Social Security Matters by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens .... Read More

Steak and Potatoes Field Day August 20 In Crossville

Jul 28, 2026 at 08:56 am by kready

Explore the latest research on beef cattle, vegetable and fruit production during the annual Steak and Potatoes Field Day. Hosted by the University of Tennessee Institute of A.... Read More

Tips on Tuesday: Five Things To Do To Lower Healthcare Costs

Jul 28, 2026 at 07:50 am by kready

(StatePoint) Healthcare is expensive. Families feel it every time they pay an insurance premium, pick up a prescription, open a medical bill, or put off care because of worrie.... Read More

Analog Travel and Craft-cations In Tennessee

Jul 28, 2026 at 07:45 am by kready

As travelers increasingly embrace experiential travel and slower-paced getaways, Tennessee stands out as an analog travel treasure trove, inviting visitors to unplug from thei.... Read More

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Does A Bone Tumor Always Mean Cancer?

Jul 27, 2026 at 07:59 am by kready

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My neighbor recently had an X-ray after hurting their leg, and the doctor found a bone lesion that needs more testing. They're terrified it could mean bone c.... Read More

MTSU Physician Assistant Studies Students to Showcase Research

Jul 27, 2026 at 07:47 am by kready

Students from Middle Tennessee State University’s Physician Assistant Studies program are showcasing research projects at the annual Capstone and Poster Symposium, set f.... Read More

Back-to-School Support For Tennessee Families

Jul 21, 2026 at 08:55 am by kready

As families across Tennessee begin a new school year, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Week, celebrated August 3-7, highlights the practical, research-based programs tha.... Read More

Tips on Tuesday: How To Ace Math Class This School Year

Jul 21, 2026 at 08:54 am by kready

(StatePoint) Math is often the most challenging class in a student’s course load. But it doesn’t have to be. Follow these tips to prevent feeling frazzled and over.... Read More

State Unemployment Rate Matches Lowest Point Of Year

Jul 21, 2026 at 08:26 am by kready

Tennessee’s unemployment rate dipped in June, matching its lowest point of the year, according to data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Develo.... Read More

Mayo Clinic Q&A: How is a defibrillator different from a pacemaker?

Jul 20, 2026 at 08:37 am by kready

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I've seen emergency defibrillators in public places, but I've also heard that some people need to wear them or have them implanted for heart rhythm problems..... Read More

Tennessee Tech Creates Campus Safety Division

Jul 14, 2026 at 08:30 am by kready

Tennessee Tech University is strengthening its longstanding commitment to student safety through the creation of a new Campus Safety Division and the appointment of veteran la.... Read More

How to Create a Dedicated Backyard Game Space

Jul 14, 2026 at 08:27 am by kready

(StatePoint) What distinguishes a good backyard gathering from a great one? More often than not, a little friendly competition.Exmark has partnered with landscape designer, Do.... Read More

Mayo Clinic Q&A: What's Up With My Aching Back

Jul 13, 2026 at 08:33 am by kready

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My back pain keeps getting worse. I've tried all the nonsurgical options, but is it time to consider surgery? ANSWER: It might be. The back is a highl.... Read More

MTSU's Carroll Van West Caps 41 Years Of Preserving Tennessee History With New Book

Jul 13, 2026 at 07:59 am by kready

Just weeks before retiring after 30 years as director of the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University, history professor Carroll Van West found hi.... Read More

National Marijuana Facts Week July 4-10

Jul 08, 2026 at 09:20 am by kready

National Marijuana Facts Week (NMFW) is an annual, week-long, national health observance created in 2021 by Johnny’s Ambassadors Youth THC Prevention. NMFW raises public.... Read More