Two people were found dead in a Butler Road home last week, with a third victim transported by Sumner EMS.

Shaun Tyson has been named assistant chief of the Portland Fire Department. Tyson left a position with the State of Florida Bureau of Fire, Arson & Explosives Investigations, where he served as a detective investigating to determine the area of origin and cause and conducted necessary fo…

Zander Houston’s family and friends were surprised when he said he couldn’t think of anything he wanted for his ninth birthday. As he and his mother Jessica Carter continued the conversation, she suggested that he might volunteer somewhere he could be around animals and make a birthday donat…

More than 800 Sumner County school district employees received a first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Sunday, according to Sumner County Schools Spokesman Jeremy Johnson.

Front Porch Senior Living owner Angela Bell doesn’t accept any excuses when residents want to do something out of the ordinary.

The local association for real estate professionals has made a sizeable contribution to Habitat for Humanity of Sumner County. 

Hundreds of amateur fishing enthusiasts will launch their boats from Sanders Ferry Park in September while participating in the Johnny Morris Bass Pro Shops U.S. Open National Bass Fishing Amateur Team Championships – an inaugural event offering more than $4 million in cash prizes.

After years of increased tourism locally, Sumner County saw a sharp decline in visitors last year as a result of the pandemic. However, officials say they remain hopeful for a rebound in 2021.

Sumner County Schools will receive $60,000 from Facebook to improve internet access for students in rural areas across the district.

Parents should have an option for their children to attend school in-person during the pandemic, Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton said.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) recently voted 7-0 in opposition to an ordinance to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on residential properties. The Portland Planning Commission had twice voted down allowing the building of ADUs.

Melanie Safka has a brand-new key. But unlike her number one hit by the same name five decades ago, it won’t unlock a pair of roller skates.

Portland Finance Director Doug Yoeckel is retiring this month after serving with the City for nearly nine years. During his tenure with the city, his understanding of accounting, especially municipal finance, has brought the city’s finances to a new level. His expertise in municipal finance …

Henry Eugene (Gene) Thompson married his Valentine, Sue Sheucraft Thompson 60 years ago during a major snowstorm that threatened to keep many from coming to the wedding on Dec. 31, 1960.

Sumner County’s public and private schools have set 2021 graduation dates for this year’s seniors. They are as follows:

Jeffrey Eberting, Jr. recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Eberting is a member of Cokesbury United Methodist Church Boy Scout Troop 46 in Knoxville, Tenn. He is the son of Allison Amonette Dyer and Jeffrey Eberting, Sr. He is pictured with his grandparents David and Alice Amonette. He i…

Although critical of some of President Joe Biden’s initial steps since taking office Jan. 20, Congressman John Rose says he’s willing to work with the new president. He just hopes the feeling is mutual.

While Sumner County teachers wait to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, a Sumner County School Board member asked during a recent Board of Education meeting if the school district could do more to make educators feel safer while at work. 

Portland Mayor Mike Callis presented the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) a new list of authorized positions for the City.

While it may be February with snow in the forecast, local nurseries are preparing for the demand for spring planting. According to Tommy Cantrell of Tommy’s Garden Center, the center’s busiest season is the spring.

Sen. Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin) was elected by his colleagues recently to lead a bipartisan caucus of the Tennessee General Assembly to promote and improve foster care and adoption in Tennessee.   

A second Gallatin man has been arrested and charged in connection with a riot that occurred at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. last month.

Two Portland women took advantage of the Tennessee Reconnect Scholarship and earned Associate’s degrees at Volunteer State Community College.

Local resident Austin T. Kirby has joined The Shifflett Law Firm located at 120 Main Street. Kirby is a 2012 graduate of Portland High School and received his Bachelors of Arts and Science Degree (2016,) and Law Degree (2019) from the University of Tennessee. He passed his bar exam during th…

While battling Covid-19 during Thanksgiving, Bill Hunter knew that he wanted to help others struggling with the virus after he recovered.