Deal withdraws from mayor’s race
LOCAL NEWS | Jason Deal has decided now is not the right time. He officially withdrew from the Metro Moore County mayor’s race on Friday.
March 13, 2026
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Tourism Grannies & Turtle Saving
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS | Lynchburg native and SCTTA CEO Ryan French recently discussed his road to becoming a local tourism guru, how metrics drive his work with Experience Tennessee, and the number of turtles he saves each year while running the roads of Southern Middle Tennessee to drive tourism dollars into our area.
Three Meter Systems, One Stubborn Problem: MUD Board confronts meter company over bumpy rollout
PUBLIC MEETINGS COVERAGE | After years chasing nearly 40 percent water loss through two failed meter systems, Moore County’s $1.4 million Kamstrup rollout hits turbulence — but the board is demanding answers, not excuses.
It’s official. Here’s who filed to run in Moore County’s August 6 election
LOCAL NEWS | From mayor to school board, Moore County voters will have choices to make on August 6. Now that the filing deadline is past, here’s the official list of candidates.
Could a $15,000 device change everything about school safety in Moore County?
PUBLIC MEETINGS COVERAGE | On Monday, Moore County School Board members continued ongoing discussions about adding weapons detection technology to local schools.
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HOMECOMING: Former sheriff’s daughters return as tour guide at Moore County Jail Museum
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS | Two of former Moore County Sheriff Ron Cunningham’s daughters recently returned to Lynchburg to serve as tours guides in their former home, the Moore County Jail Museum.
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MUD Board does away with commercial rates for short term rentals
PUBLIC MEETINGS COVERAGE | Moore County has dozens of short-term rentals. Only three are paying commercial water rates. The question is can or should the MUD Board do anything about it.
MUD Board decides to continue to accept cash
PUBLIC MEETINGS COVERAGE | Cash payments are here to stay at the MUD office — and your leftover pennies will follow you to your next bill.
School Board votes to keep out-of-county tuition level
PUBLIC MEETINGS COVERAGE | School board votes to hold non-resident tuition steady at $400 per child as enrollment grows and academic rankings climb.
New filings intensify fight over scope of Uncle Nearest receivership
Murky corporate boundaries and a growing effort to keep the legal fight inside the courtroom rather than the court of public opinion are the themes running through two new receiver filings in the Farm Credit vs. Nearest Green case Thursday morning.
Planning Commission looks to clarify R3 language as tiny homes construction ramps up
How big is a “tiny home”? That question came up Tuesday night as Moore County officials discussed ordinance language governing a local tiny homes development. Planning officials said the wording of the current rule may need clarification as the project moves forward.
It’s Star Party season at MTSU
MTSU is in the thick of another Star Party season with monthly lectures and telescope observations slated through the rest of the semester. The March 6 lecture focuses on ancient astronomy.
Jack launches new McLaren bottle to celebrate F1 season
In celebration of the new F1 season, Jack Daniel’s has debuted a new limited edition Tennessee Whiskey in partnership with the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 team.
Raiderettes end their season against Richland at Region 5A tourney
They battled in the second half — giving the Lady Raiders all they wanted, especially on defense — but the Raiderettes ended their 2025-26 season with a 49-40 loss to Richland on Monday.
Tims Ford State Park needs volunteer for Weed Wrangle
Give back to an area that adds so much to our community. Tims Ford State Park will host a volunteer work day on Saturday to address invasive species and clean up trails.
“We Are All the Same in the Dark” is library’s March book club read
A small town mystery that questions the reliability of eyewitness accounts, and the way unresolved trauma can ripple through generations. It’s the perfect MCPL Book Club pick.