CELINA-The Clay County Commission will have four new faces on it when the September meeting rolls around, and a half-dozen current commissioners will continue to hold office. It was a given there would be at least two new faces on … Continue reading →
CELINA-Three new members will be sworn into office on the Clay County school board in September following results from last Thursday’s election. Six seats were up for grabs in three districts, and an incumbent in each district retained their seat–while … Continue reading →
By THOMAS P. WEAVER HORIZON Editor CLAY COUNTY-A busy election with numerous candidates vying for almost every local office has contributed to a big increase in the number of registered voters here who will begin casting ballots this Friday, July … Continue reading →
CELINA-The annual Homecoming Days celebration is just around the corner, with a variety of events scheduled to run July 29-31. A tentative schedule very similar to last year’s has been announced, with a thumbnail sketch of each day’s events listed … Continue reading →
CELINA-Four Clay County School System retiring teachers were honored here last Thursday night at the Clay County School Board meeting. Schools director Donnie Cherry lauded the contributions of the teachers and school board chairman Dickie Roberts presented the retirees with … Continue reading →
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 →