Petty scores all four TDS in 35-28 Tiger loss
Junior Isaac Petty scored all four touchdown in the Raiders 35-28 non-conference loss at Fayetteville on Friday. They open district play against Eagleville this week.
September 5, 2024
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MUD Board refuses to budge on tiny homes community contract
In their August meeting, MUD Board members refused to give an inch – voting unanimously to leave the contract as is despite the protestations of the developer.
Raiders start strong with 33-7 Cascade win
Moore County says, “what’s a rebuilding year” with a 33-7 season opening win over Cascade. Chris Merical led with two touchdowns.
Council punts solar farm building permit fee back down to the Planning Commission
In a move that left Silicon Ranch officials slightly flabbergasted, the Metro Council voted 9-6 to table a proposed solar farm building permit fee structure that would have brought nearly half a million dollars into Metro coffers.
Jack’s Melvin Keebler selects new Heroes Selection Single Barrel Rye Whiskey
It’s a hard-to-get bottle that’s produced just once a year. This week, Jack Daniel’s introduced a new rye whiskey in honor of our military heroes.
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Moore County History: The Raider, Huntland Rivalry
LOCAL HISTORY | It dates back to the days Johnny Majors walked the streets of Lynchburg. The annual Moore County, Huntland rivalry game will happen on Friday at MCHS.
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.
The Unexpected Life of Jack Daniel
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS | Who was the real Jack Daniel? To celebrate his birth month of September, we examine the man beyond the brand and how he shaped Lynchburg in some unexpected ways.
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Motlow Foundation plans annual golf tourney for Sept. 27
The four-person scramble will raise money to fund local scholarships at Motlow State.
Numerous Moore County students become MTSU Raiders with week
Today is the first day of classes at MTSU and a host of Moore County High School Raiders became MTSU Raiders on Move In Day this past week.
Nearly 50 paramedics graduate from Motlow
Motlow’s Moore County campus overflowed with first responders during a recent paramedic graduation ceremony.
MTSU will house the personal archives of legendary state conservationist
He’s the man instrumental in expanding the Tennessee State Parks System and now the personal archives of state conservationist Mack Prichard will be housed at MTSU.
Local law enforcement will receive $50k grant for body-worn cameras
Thanks to a national grant, the Metro Moore County Sheriff’s Department will receive $50,000 in funding for body-worn cameras for local deputies.
DREMC plans annual membership meeting for August 17
It’s born from the ingenuity of local rural farmers, who shrugged at the idea of a private, investor-owned power grid. On Saturday, the Duck River Electric Membership Corporation will celebrate nearly 90 years of doing it themselves with their annual meeting.
Motlow and Google partner to offer local students AI training
AI is a growing field and those who don’t understand may get left behind. Motlow and Google just partnered to make sure Moore County students have the necessary tools.
New round of Civil War site preservation grants opens up on August 12
Both Moore County Civil War and Underground Railroad sites are eligible for the latest round of state preservation grants. The grant cycle will open on August 12.
Memorial golf tournament to honor LES teacher planned for Oct. 19
It’s an annual event to raise money for a memorial scholarship fund honoring a beloved LES teacher. Organizers plan the Robbie McKenzie Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament for October 19.
Former local Susan Harrison Osborne dies in Illinois
Former local Susan Harrison Osborne died recently in Carlyle, Illinois. A Lynchburg memorial service will be held in the coming weeks.