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Writing with Purpose

D ana Cook lives in Lewisburg with her husband, Eliot Cook and stepchildren, Eli and Stella. She dedicated 20 years to teaching elementary school in the community before transitioning into her current role as a developmental evaluator at Tennessee Tech University. For her, writing has never been just a hobby, it has been a lifelong passion. From an early age, she found joy in journaling, writing poems, and creating short stories simply for the love of writing. Over the years, that passion has grown into something much bigger, evolving into a collection of published works that aim to inspire, comfort, and encourage readers of all ages.

Warner Farms Lake Permit Approved

T he Warner Farms Lake limestone processing facility, previously addressed in a public hearing held by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on Jan. 15, has had its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit approved by the state.

Annita Jean Slate

Annita Jean Slate, 76, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at her son’s residence.

Mildred Elsie “Billie” Hamilton

Mildred Elsie “Billie” Hamilton, a beloved member of the Mooresville community passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was 93 years old. Surrounded by the family she spent a lifetime nurturing, Billie left this world just as she lived in it: with grace and surrounded by love.

Mary Ate a Little Lamb for Easter

M ary had a little lamb that grew until it weighed about a hundred pounds and Mary’s Mom was looking for something special for the Easter holiday family feast. Mary, being a wise and practical farm girl, knew that her lamb, like every animal on the farm, had a job, and that job is to be delicious.