Senator Mae Beavers and her Republican colleagues continued to debate the governor’s budget this week as the General Assembly attempts to formulate a reasonable budget for the state of Tennessee during these difficult economic times. “We believe that the … Continue reading →
Happy birthday to Dorene Essex on June 1, Jan Kerr on June 2, Mary Ann Hamilton on June 3, Pam Goad on June 4, Herb McKay on June 9, and Joseph Burnette, David Bailey, and William Bailey on June 12. … Continue reading →
Volume 32, Number 11 • March 18, 1942 Plumlee named editor of TPI newspaper Miss Margaret Plumlee, junior student of Tennessee Polytechnic Institute and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eulas Plumlee of Route 2, has been appointed editor of … Continue reading →
By JUDITH CUTRIGHT The Clay County Public Library Summer Reading program is underway. Story Hour is every Tuesday and Thursday, beginning at 9:30. This past Tuesday, we had over 60 people, young and old, to join us for singing … Continue reading →
CELINA-The Clay County school board had a busy meeting in May, requesting bids for several items or services and rolling over contracts on some others, among other business. The board accepted the resignation of board member Wanda Daniels, who … Continue reading →
By KEVIN DONALDSON CELINA-The search is underway for a successor to former Clay County High football coach Dickie Brown, who recently resigned to take the head coaching job at his alma mater, York Institute. Director of schools Donnie Cherry … Continue reading →
CELINA-Willie Kerr received over 50 percent of the vote in a three-man mayor’s race to win election to the city’s top spot here last Tuesday, while two incumbents and one newcomer were elected to the three alderman seats. Kerr … Continue reading →
By KEVIN DONALDSON CELINA-Arson and robbery are suspected in connection with a fire early last Friday morning that destroyed city hall here, officials say. The building, which also housed the Clay County Rescue Squad, was described by Celina mayor … Continue reading →
By KEVIN DONALDSON The recent spillway release at Dale Hollow Dam certainly generated more interest than anything in a long time in the community, at least things of a non-political nature. The interest wasn’t just in the community, either. … Continue reading →
CELINA-No replacement was found for the vacant District 5 school board seat at the June county commission meeting. The commission was deadlocked in its first try to fill the vacancy last week, with two votes between Nathan Sherrell and … Continue reading →
Whether you are deep into country, write your own rap or just whistle happy tunes, the American Red Cross wants you to roll up your sleeves and donate blood this summer. All those coming to donate at an “And … Continue reading →
NASHVILLE-Greg Biffle, driver of Roush Fenway Racing’s No. 16 Ford Fusion, signed on again as a Red Cross spokesperson this 2009 racing season to help raise awareness about the ongoing need for blood donations. “I’m proud to be an … Continue reading →