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Ask anyone to name three famous Tennesseans and they'll list Jack, Dolly, and Elvis. A new documentary film pieces together previously unseen, archival footage to offer a one-of-a-kind concert film. It plays in several area theaters this weekend.

The Raiderettes lost to Cornersville and beat Fayetteville to earn third place in the District 9A Tournament hosted by MCHS this past week.

While no Notice of Violation was issued, state regulators required corrective actions following their recent visit. Silicon Ranch and the county’s environmental engineer say remediation is underway and characterize the findings as not uncommon for a project of this scale.

In our most recent Humans of Lynchburg, we interviewed local volunteers John and Robyn LaCook — the Lynchburg couple behind countless fundraisers, food drives and holiday programs, who say help isn’t charity — it’s dignity, respect and paying kindness forward.

It's a matter of compliance, not expansion or upgrade. Those were the sentiments of local officials while discussing a proposed Moore County Jail renovation during Monday's Metro Council meeting.

At Monday's meeting, the Metro Council voted to temporarily reduce speed limits on rural county roads during the solar farm construction for safety reasons.

Conflicting accounts have emerged following a recent TDEC inspection of the Silicon Ranch solar site. The project’s environmental consultant said the company was given 30 days to correct erosion concerns, while Silicon Ranch CEO Reagan Farr disputes that characterization.

With the launch of the “Old No. 7 Tower,” Metro Moore County first responders are now connected to Tennessee’s statewide emergency radio system — a shift officials say will improve communication when major incidents occur.

During Tuesday’s meeting, MUD Board members expressed frustration that nearly 1,600 meters still require manual readings despite a $1.4 million system upgrade intended to modernize billing and reduce water loss.

A discussion at Tuesday’s MUD Board meeting raised the possibility of limiting or eliminating cash payments for local water bills in response to the federal phase-out of pennies. No action was taken, and the board did not fully explore how such a change could affect customers who rely on in-person payments.