EVENTS | Pelham — Jack White of the White Stripes had The Raconteurs and then The Dead Weather. Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty played together in the Traveling Wilburys. Famous musician’s side projects have long been a fan favorite because they allow musicians to stretch outside their comfort zone and try...
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Moore County burn permits required early this year
LOCAL NEWS — According to the Tennessee Division of Forestry, Moore County residents will be required to obtain a burn permit for debris burning and other open-air fires beginning September 23, which is early this year due to exceptionally dry conditions. The state requires permits for any resident starting an open-air fire within 500 feet...
State Wildlife Officials: Leave hummingbird feeders out
STATE NEWS | Outdoors — There’s an old wives’ tale that says that homeowners should remove hummingbird feeders as soon as the weather cools, otherwise, the birds won’t migrate south. Not so, says state wildlife officials. According to officials at the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA), to properly support these tiny creature prior to their over 1,200 mile...
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...
TWRA opens comment period for fishing regulation changes
STATE NEWS — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) recently opened it’s comment period for proposed changes to the 2020-22 fishing regulations. The comment period will end on September 12. A couple of the proposed changes included: • Removing the time of day restriction and one pole limit restrictions on wild trout streams. TWRA believes...
Wildlife officials remind hunters of import ban
STATE NEWS — The beginning of deer season is right around the corner and Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) officials reminds hunters, especially those who hunt in both Tennessee and Alabama, of an import ban, enacted to prevent the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The ban makes it illegal to import whole carcasses and...