FEATURES & INTERVIEWS | On Friday, MCHS officials announced that Coach Lavon King will be returning to coach the Raiders varsity basketball team this fall. We caught up with him to get the scoop.
LOCAL NEWS | The first batch of Jack Daniel’s Special Release Small Batch Rye sold out quickly, but the distillery says, “don’t fear” there’s more on the way.
OPINION | As someone who’s also watched a new kid-on-the-block breeze into town and attempt to take what took me years to build — I have some thoughts about Sazerac’s offer for Brown-Forman. Because Lynchburg is not overhead.
THINGS TO DO | This Saturday’s Spring in the Hollow Festival is packed with cool events like a bird house auction, rubber duck race, and the best deal you’ll find on barrel planters anywhere. And it’s all for a great cause.
LOCAL NEWS | As the spirits industry contracts and two suitors compete for Jack Daniel’s parent company, the structure of each deal — not just the price — may be the most important factor for the community that built its economy around the distillery.
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.
PUBLIC MEETINGS | The Lynchburg Pool has always been more than a place to swim. Monday night, the Metro Council made sure it stays open this summer despite a big repair bill.
STATE NEWS | Yes, Tennessee primaries are open and the state has no party registration. A bill that sought to change that failed in the state legislature today.
THINGS TO DO | It’s part of nearby Fayetteville’s culinary heritage and a deliciously fun day. The Slawburger Festival happens this weekend.
LOCAL SPORTS | The Raiderettes dropped a close one on Senior Night — losing to Cannon County 9-6 in Lynchburg.
LOCAL OBITUARY | Two Moore County twins, born prematurely, passed at birth. The family is collecting donations to the Moore County Resource Center in their honor.
REGIONAL NEWS | If it’s April, that means Dennison Family Farm strawberries are in season and you don’t want to miss out.
LOCAL SPORTS | Enjoy a beautiful day at the Bear Trace Gold Course inside Tims Ford State Park and support Moore County’s high school golf team.
LOCAL NEWS | Heads up Moore County. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and local law enforcement plan a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, April 17 on Highway 41A.
LOCAL OBIT | Native Harlan Eady died on Friday at his home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 14 at 3 p.m. in Tullahoma.
REGIONAL NEWS | The Duck River is important to not only Southern Middle Tennessee but also the entire state. Thanks to the efforts of Moore County’s State Representative, Pat Marsh, it will soon be more protected.