Metro Council Approves Tax Rate Hike, Reduces School Budget by $200K
LOCAL NEWS | In a packed room full of educators and residents, the Metro Council approved a $1.7412 tax rate on Monday, and cut the school system budget by $200,000.
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HOOKED: Former Raider Will Baker helps launch the first-ever MCHS bass fishing team
FEATURES & INTERVIEW | The Moore County Board of Education recently approved MCHS’s first-ever B.A.S.S. Fishing Team. It’s an effort spearheaded by former Raider Will Baker.
MCHS Class of 2025 earns nearly $4 million in scholarships
LOCAL NEWS | It’s MCHS Graduation night and the Class of 20255 deserves all the bragging rights. Combined, they earned nearly $4 million is scholarships.
RAIDER BASEBALL: Ace pitching from Taylor forces a game three in McKenzie
LOCAL SPORTS | On the heels of finding out that their head coach, Randy Morey, is now cancer free, the MCHS Raiders left it all on the field on Wednesday – beating Mckenzie 5-3 in game two of a best-of-three series to force a game three today.
DIRECTOR: Teacher Pay Hikes Just One Piece of the Puzzle in Proposed Property Tax Increase
LOCAL NEWS | A state-mandated minimum teacher salary of $50,000 is making headlines, but local school officials say it’s only one of several factors driving the need for a significant property tax increase in Moore County. Inflation, unfunded mandates, and a new state funding formula less favorable to rural districts are also straining the school system’s budget. The proposed increase will go before the Metro Council on May 19.
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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 reduces sewer rates
LOCAL NEWS | Led by a determined charge from Metro Utility Board member Glen Thomas, the MUD Board voted unanimously on Tuesday night to lower sewer rates in Moore County.
MCHS earns student voter registration award
LOCAL NEWS | MCHS students were recognized as state leaders in student voter registration on Tuesday with the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Award.
Second Lincoln County Process mural goes up in Fayetteville
ARTS & CULTURE | First it was Lynchburg and now Fayetteville. The second Tennessee Whiskey Trail Mural is now up in nearby Fayetteville. Both depict the Lincoln County Process in artfully unique ways.
Motlow State partners to bring high-quality certifications in in-demand industries
LOCAL NEWS | Motlow State seeks to keep local students ahead of the “new collar” jobs curve with new partnership with an online career training company that offers over 50 healthcare and IT certifications.
State offers “affordable” Kayaking 101 class
STATE OUTDOOR NEWS | It’s National Safe Boating Week and the Tennessee State Parks and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) are teaming up with paddle sports leaders across the state to offer low-cost beginner kayaking classes on Saturday.
Dancing in the Grass and Spilling the (Jack) Tea: A Lawn Sessions Dispatch
PERSONAL ESSAY | Four bands, one perfect night, and a thousand hometown moments you won’t read anywhere else. Lynchburg’s Lois Lane got the real scoop at the first-ever Lawn Session concert at Jack Daniel’s
RURAL MURAL: Lynchburg’s new public art pays homage to the Lincoln County Process
LOCAL NEWS | Crafting Whiskey – the first in a series of whiskey-inspired public art going up in small, rural southern, middle Tennessee towns – is located right here in Lynchburg.
Raiderette big bats bounce back to earn 14-2 win over Fayetteville
LOCAL SPORTS | Outstanding pitching by Kallie Ross and big girl batting by a host of Raiderettes combined to hand Moore County a bounce back win over Fayetteville on Tuesday.
Raiders fall in district final; headed to Region 5 tourney
LOCAL SPORTS | The Raiders fell to the Eagle 10-0 on Monday but are headed to the Region 5A Tournament. Several Moore County players and Assistant Coach James Sparkman earned All District honors.
New lifesaving tech hits Metro EMS ambulances
LOCAL NEWS | Thanks to a state grant, the Metro EMS now uses cardiac monitors that offer faster, smarter pre-hospital emergency care for Moore County residents.