LOCAL NEWS | For families choosing to enroll students in Moore County Schools from outside the district, tuition rates will remain unchanged next year.
April 26, 2025
Author: Tabitha Evans Moore (Tabitha Evans Moore)
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Raiderettes Swarm McEwen, Punch Ticket to State Tournament
LOCAL SPORTS | The Moore County Raiderettes don’t just play defense—they cause chaos. On Saturday, in front of a fired-up home crowd, they did exactly that, frustrating McEwen’s top scorer, forcing turnovers, and keeping the Lady Warriors off balance for four straight quarters.
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Native Rosa Ann Burton dies at 79
LOCAL OBIT | Funeral services for Rosa Ann Burton will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. Visitation will begin at noon.
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Raiderettes defense tightens in the second half to beat Richland, 54-43
LOCAL SPORTS | They trapped, harassed, intercepted passes, and forced turnovers. On Wednesday, the Raiderette defense played pressure for 32 minutes of basketball to win their second consecutive Region 5A title.
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TN state parks have $1.9 billion impact on the state economy
A recent study finds that nearby Tims Ford and other Tennessee State Parks across the state have a $1.9 billion impact on the state economy and employ over 13,000 people.
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TN book award winner re-examines plantation life in West TN
ARTS & CULTURE | A humanizing re-examination of the Davies Manor located near Memphis is the 2024 Tennessee History Book Award winner.
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Scrappy Raiderettes out muscle Cornersville, 34-18
LOCAL SPORTS | It was an intense 24 minutes of girls’ high school basketball, but the Raiderettes managed to pull away in the second half — beating Cornersville 34-18 in the Region 5A Semifinal.
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Amateur Ham Radio Festival planned for March 7-8
THINGS TO DO | Interested in learning more about amateur radio? There's an Amateur Ham Radio Fest planned for March 7-8 with a swap and shop, seminars, and an FCC amateur radio license exam session.
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Lynchburg native Steve Durm dies at 76
LOCAL OBIT | Native Steve Durm died on Thursday, February 27 at the age of 76. Visitation with the family will happen on Tuesday at the Lynchburg Funeral Home.
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Martin unstoppable in Raiders 63-50 Region 5A tourney win over Cornersville
LOCAL SPORTS | Big man Peyton Martin put up 25 on Saturday to help earn Moore County a 63-50 win over Cornersville and another game. They play Richland on Tuesday.