By Josh Price CCHS Teacher Editor’s Note: This is a first-hand account/ commentary written from the author’s point of view submitted to the HORIZON. From June 1 through June 15, I took a group of students and adults on a … Continue reading →
Submitted When marbles competitors from across the nation, nicknamed “mibsters,” met at this summer’s 87th annual National Marbles Tournament, three young Clay County/Overton County students representing Standing Stone State Park emerged among the elite. The National Marbles Tournament originated in … Continue reading →
Submitted by Daphine Roach CELINA-After nearly 30 years of service to the hospital and community here, Dr. Roberto Mauricio has announced his retirement effective July 31, 2010. Dr. Mauricio would like to express his extreme gratitude to all his patients … Continue reading →
CELINA-With election day in Clay County now less than two months away, candidates should be pursuing votes in full force, but there’s a particular segment of the vote they’re probably working hard for right now. Early voting by personal appearance … Continue reading →
CELINA-Friday night tournament director Luke Sherrell announced last week he would host a 5-fish limit event in conjunction with his regular series this Friday night. The big event will feature a $100 entry fee, but will follow the same format … Continue reading →
Excessive rainfall from May 1-3, 2010 has caused severe damage in Jackson and Clay County, and local farms and ranches suffering severe damage may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) administered by the Jackson/Clay Farm Service … Continue reading →
On the morning of Saturday, June 12, a total of 2,000 nine inch rainbow trout and six large display fish were released in the creek below the Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery for the 13th Annual “Kids’ Fishing Rodeo.” Rainbow … Continue reading →
CELINA-Two dozen members will be inducted into the initial class of the Clay County Sports Hall of Fame (CCSHOF) sometime during next year’s high school basketball season. CCSHOF officials last week announced the names of the 24 initial inductees, adding … Continue reading →
CELINA-A jam-packed schedule featuring a main event each night will highlight the Clay County Fair, set here June 8-12. The Fairest of the Fair beauty pageant will actually kick off the fair week this Saturday, June 5, at Clay County … Continue reading →
CELINA-Despite the threat of thunderstorms, 18 boats showed up here at Dale Hollow Marina last Thursday night for the weekly smallmouth-only competition and one team’s rain-soaked night turned out to be a good one. Rod Moon and Jason Gibson braved … Continue reading →
CELINA-City officials here this week released a statement encouraging residents to remain in compliance with the municipality’s nuisance ordinance, which defines “the accumulation of trash, rubbish, and other debris,” or the existence of “overgrown vegetation” as being non-compliant. The ordinance … Continue reading →
2 YEARS IN A ROW-After not seeing it for two decades, Clay County residents had their second chance in as many years to see the flood gates open at Dale Hollow Dam Monday. Thanks to historical rainfall last week, the … Continue reading →