LOCAL NEWS — In the days following Labor Day, Moore County Public Library officials arrived to find one of the chairs outside their back entrance destroyed. “We were very disappointed to find that one of the chairs provided for our patrons to enjoy has been destroyed. No note of apology, no phone message asking how...
February 23, 2025
Author: Tabitha Evans Moore (Tabitha Evans Moore)
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Temple Grandin to speak at MTSU
REGIONAL NEWS | Events — MTSU recently announced a planned lecture by American professor of animal science and autism spokesperson, Temple Grandin. The event will take place on Monday, November 11 at 7 p.m. in Tucker Theater. The event is free and open to the general public but you must have a ticket to attend....
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MCMS Raiders blank Flintville in final home game
LOCAL NEWS | Sports — The Moore County Middle School Raiders ended their regular season with a bang Thursday’s night with a 64-0 blow out win over the Flintville Bobcats at Doug Price Field. First Half The game started with an uncharacteristic misstep when the Raiders fumbled on the kick off and Flintville recovered the...
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Heroin disguised as oxycodone seen in state
STATE NEWS — It usually happens in bigger cities like Nashville before it trickles down into rural communities. Regardless, southern middle Tennessee safety officials warn that heroin pills produced to look identical to the drug Oxycodone have been seized in Madison — just 95 miles north of Lynchburg. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) along with...
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Moore County EMS deploys to North Carolina
LOCAL NEWS — On Thursday, Hurricane Dorian swirled in the Atlantic Ocean gathering strength as it continued to make land fall along the eastern coast. At the same time, members of Moore County EMS said goodbye to their friends and family to head to North Carolina as part of the South Central Ambulance Strike Team....
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Farmers Market Apple Dumplings
{Editor’s Note: We’re happy to introduce a new Lynchburg Times feature, Heirloom Eating, where we combine information about what’s in season at local farmer’s markets and buy-local retailers with a recipe from one of our readers.} Fresh-off-the-tree apples are a rite of fall in South. Small local communities across the state devote entire festivals to...
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New documentary explores purchase of Denny Cove
ARTS & CULTURE | Film — A new documentary, Filling the Void, which explores the heroic efforts of four climber / land conservation groups to obtain Denny Cove inside South Cumberland State Park for permanent protection and climbing access will premiere on September 26 in Nashville. Steep South produced the film. Located off Scenic Highway...
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The mystery of Bell Buckle’s missing cats
REGIONAL NEWS | Bell Buckle — There a big problem in a neighboring small town. Over the last several weeks, locals have reported nearly 25 cats missing to local officials. The majority of the missing cats were reported in a one square mile area near historic, downtown Bell Buckle, according to local officials. It’s a...
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Local craft beer supports TN State Parks
STATE NEWS | Do you like to drink locally-brewed craft beer and support a worthy local cause? Then we’ve got the beer for you. The folks at Tennessee Brew Works (TBW) launched a beer to support the state park system. State Park Blonde Ale is an American-style blonde session ale that tastes oh-so-Tennessee with subtle...
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UT offers Master Sheep and Goat Producer program
REGIONAL NEWS (Marshall County) — Interest in sheep or goat farming in southern, middle Tennessee? The UT Extension office will offer a Master Small Ruminant Producer Program on September 18-20 in Marshall County. Instructors will cover topics such as nutrition, reproduction, forages, health, facilities and more. Those who complete the program will be eligible for...