FSA HONORS ANDREWS-The Jackson/Clay Farm Service Agency county committee and employees honored George Andrews of the Free Hill Community in Celina, on February 3 for outstanding service to the agriculture community in Jackson and Clay County. George Andrews has … Continue reading →
By RANDALL KIMES The 2009 edition of Cumberland Beef Day will be held Thursday, April 9 at the White County Fairgrounds in Sparta, TN. Cumberland Beef Day is put on by the White/Van Buren Cattlemen’s Association and is one … Continue reading →
CELINA-The Clay County Fair is only a couple of months away, and the Fair Board has released some early information on the annual gala, including the always-popular beauty pageant. The fair will be held June 9-13, with the beauty … Continue reading →
NASHVILLE-The Clay County Fair and some of its exhibits won several awards at the annual Tennessee Association of Fairs convention here earlier this year. The fair and its exhibits won a handful of awards at the convention, held in … Continue reading →
By KEVIN DONALDSON CELINA-Both houses of the state Legislature have passed a city charter resolution amendment, which has been approved on two votes by the board of aldermen, allowing property owners who do not live in the city limits … Continue reading →
Happy birthday to Casi Napier on March 29, Carlos Cross on April 1, Joan Burnette on April 2, and Whitley Goad and Ronald Haston on April 6. • Bible Verse Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth … Continue reading →
Volume 30, Number 16 • April 24, 1940 Organization work in boys 4-H clubs is successful Organization work in the county boys 4-H clubs is meeting with success following the announcement that a Productive Credit Association loan of $1,900 had … Continue reading →
By JUDITH CUTRIGHT The Clay County Public Library will have a beginners class this Friday, April 3, beginning at 9:00. It is free, and open to anyone who wants to learn the basics of computers. The library hours will … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON-Last month, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed into law in response to growing unemployment, budget shortfalls, and outdated infrastructure. Today, Congressman Bart Gordon announced the creation of the “Economic Recovery Center” on his website, which … Continue reading →
WASHINGTON-With more than 500,000 veterans in Tennessee and 23 million living throughout the country, the U.S. House passed two measures yesterday to improve veterans benefits. “Veterans have earned the best quality care and services,” said Congressman Bart Gordon, who … Continue reading →
BYRDSTOWN-Hilham natives Jeff and Tim Emerton took the top spot in the most recent Netminders fishing tournament held here at Sunset Resort on Dale Hollow Lake Saturday, March 21. They took home the victory from the 25-boat field with … Continue reading →
Happy birthday to my grandson Daniel Strong on March 23, and Kenny Dale, Faith Eden, and Christine Smith on March 25. • Bible Verse Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for … Continue reading →