STATE NEWS | Local Moore County students eyeing Tennessee Tech in the fall can feel confident. The university completes second consecutive reaccreditation with zero recommendations.
September 7, 2026
Category: State News
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State seeking nominations for 2027 Governor’s Arts Awards
STATE NEWS | Do you know an artist or arts organization that makes a contribution to Tennessee cultural heritage? Consider nominating them for the 2027Governor's Arts Award.
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Redistricting would move Moore County from 4th to 9th Congressional District
LOCAL NEW | A vote happening today in the State Legislature could move Moore County from Congressional District 4 to the newly imagined District 9.
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Tick season is here; state urges precautions
OUTDOOR NEWS | Spring is here and people are on the move. Unfortunately, so is the tick population. The State Department of Health offers some tips for staying tick-free.
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State bill to close TN primaries dies in committee on 6-6 tie
STATE NEWS | Yes, Tennessee primaries are open and the state has no party registration. A bill that sought to change that failed in the state legislature today.
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Spring turkey season opens Saturday across Tennessee
OUTDOOR NEWS | Spring turkey season starts on Saturday in Tennessee. Wanna know all of this year's rules and regulations? Click the link.
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State offers free real estate classes for high school seniors
STATE NEWS | Beginning next Wednesday, April 1, the state real estate commission will start accepting applications from Moore County High School seniors for a free way to earn the base education required to sit for the pre-licensing exam and potentially become a licensed real estate agent in Tennessee.
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STATE WARNING: Don’t fall for that text about an unpaid traffic ticket
STATE NEWS | If you’ve gotten a text message lately claiming you have an unpaid traffic violation and threatening to suspend your driving privileges, delete it. It’s a scam.
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Tennessee schools can now offer Hunter Safety Course — with credit
OUTDOOR NEWS | Moore County schools now have the state green light to offer the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency Hunter's Safety Course during school hours and for school credit.
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Deer Hunters: TWF looking for your input
Attention Moore County Deer Hunters: The Tennessee Wildlife Federation would like your feedback about where they should focus their advocacy work in the coming year. There's a link to the survey in the article.