LOCAL NEWS — Rural communities sometimes need help with some stinky business … removing dead animals. Thankfully the South Central Tennessee Development District’s (SCTDD) there to help with their County Dead Stock Removal program. Now, Metro Moore County has a new provider, according to Metro Mayor Bonnie Lewis. She appeared before the Metro Council last...
LOCAL NEWS — It may be officially located in Shelbyville but Uncle Nearest’s Lynchburg roots run deep. And now, based on numerous metrics the local craft whiskey is the fastest-growing independent American whiskey in U.S. History. The brand launched in July 2017. In just two short years, Uncle Nearest whiskeys have found their way onto...
They’d traveled all the way from Chandler, Oklahoma six times before to competed in The Jack and last year they finally won the whole thing. The 2018 Grand Champion, Butcher BBQ, will return to Lynchburg on October 26 to defend their title. “It’s just a shock. We absolutely cannot believe it,” said Butcher BBQ’s David...
LOCAL NEWS | Sports — Mark Twain once said, “It’s not the size of the dog in the fight; it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” The Moore County High School (MCHS) Raiders epitomized this idea on Friday night with a 22-12 home victory over rivals Huntland Hornets. With Huntland running back Cameron...
“On your left” … “coming through” … if you hear these words being shouted from behind you on Saturday at the Jack Daniel’s Barbecue, don’t be alarmed but it’s best to just stand still and yield to the likely trio of barbecue team members coming in hot. The Jack is a Kansas City Barbecue Society...
LOCAL NEWS — The Metro Council will meet on Monday, October 21 at 6:30 p.m. in a regular session meeting. There will be a public hearing at 6:20 p.m. to consider the rezoning of the Pierce property on Marble Hill Road from agricultural to industrial. New Business to be considered Alisha Ruiz will appear before...
LOCAL NEWS | Sports — The Moore County Raiders versus Huntland Hornets game is always intense. It’s a rivalry game that dates all the way back to the 1940’s. (Why? Check out our story about the history of the rivalry here.) But this year’s game is especially tense as both teams need the ‘W” to...
LOCAL NEWS | Events — Losing a family member in service of this country is one of the greatest sacrifices a family can make. Fallen Heroes Family Camp seeks to soothe that burden by connecting these families and giving them a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Located at JML Farms near Springfield, the camp combines equine activities and...
In the fall, raking fallen leaves is one of those things we all hate doing but experts say it’s better for your lawn and the planet to leave them where they land. Even if it feels a little weird at first. “People are often resistant until they are properly educated that the leaves are beneficial,”...
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