Basketball gets underway with Lady Dawgs only
BAXTER-The Clay County High School basketball season tipped off this week, as the Lady Bulldogs began TSSAA Hall of Champions play here at Upperman Tuesday. Due to the Bulldog football team playing in the Class A State Quarterfinals Friday, the … Continue reading →
Clay County awarded $100K broadband grant
CLAY COUNTY-State Senator Ken Yager recently announced that the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is awarding millions of dollars to expand broadband in five counties throughout Senate District 12. The county here has been awarded a Broadband … Continue reading →
Clay Sports HOF nominations being accepted through Dec. 13
CELINA-The nomination period for the 2024 class of the Clay County Sports Hall of Fame will close on December 13, leaving less than a month for submissions of names to be considered for this year’s group of honorees. The organization … Continue reading →
Books donated to schools during Ag Literacy Week
CLAY COUNTY-Clay County Farm Bureau has announced the donation of agriculture-friendly books and educator guides to Clay County classrooms as a part of the Ag in the Classroom initiative. In honor of Tennessee Ag Literacy Week, which runs from November … Continue reading →
Hospital reopening headlines city meet
Ways to make the Highway 52/53 four-way stop safer also discussed By RANDALL ALLEN Horizon Reporter CELINA-The potential reopening of the local hospital headlined the latest City of Celina meeting last week, while discussion on making the four-way stop at … Continue reading →
CCHS to host South Pitt for State Quarterfinal Friday after 39-27 shootout win over Whitwell
Bulldogs to take on the defending state champs at week’s end in Celina By THOMAS P. WEAVER Horizon Editor CELINA-Not just one, but two Bulldogs had record nights here in Clay County’s second-round playoff win over Whitwell last Friday night. … Continue reading →
CHRC gets in holiday spirit
HOLIDAY SPIRIT-Celina Health and Rehab celebrated Halloween by hosting many events and fun activities for staff and residents. Activities began with a Haunted Hallway designed for residents, and ended with trick or treating hosted by our residents. Additional activities included … Continue reading →
Shooting for Hunger helps local youth
SHOOTING FOR HUNGER-Funds raised through Shooting Hunger sporting clays shoots provided to Clay County Farm Bureau $2,700 which was distributed to the Clay County Board of Education to provide backpack meals for hungry kids in Clay County. Since 2015, Shooting … Continue reading →
Waste reduction goal met in Clay
CLAY COUNTY-The Clay County Solid Waste Department has met their goal of achieving a 25% waste reduction as part of their 2023 Annual Progress Report from Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Solid waste chairman and county commissioner Winton Young … Continue reading →
BUSINESS NEWS: Ribbon cutting held for reopening of Crafty Charm Cottage
RIBBON CUTTING-A ribbon cutting was held recently by the Clay County Partnership Chamber of Commerce for Crafty Charm Cottage Florist & Gifts, which has reopened under new ownership at 221 East Lake Avenue in Celina. Pictured are new owners Kristen … Continue reading →
Deckard honored, jail discussed at county meet
Wheel tax numbers revealed, appointments also made By RANDALL ALLEN Horizon Reporter CELINA-County commissioners remembered Ann Deckard during their November meeting, and also discussed the latest developments concerning a new jail and appointed people to various positions. Commissioners began their … Continue reading →
Whitwell coming to town for 2nd round
Dawgs advance with 28-7 victory over Sale Creek By THOMAS P. WEAVER Horizon Editor CELINA-For only the second time in over three decades, a Bulldog football team will be playing in the TSSAA’s version of the Sweet 16 here Friday … Continue reading →