When temperatures rise in late summer, so do snake sightings in Moore County. Here's how to avoid an accidental run-in or bite.
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Moore County reported highest positive COVID test rate in the state on Wednesday
According to the latest numbers, more Moore County citizens are likely unintentionally transmitting COVID-19 to their family, friends, and neighbors than other surrounding counties.
TWRA confirms no mysterious songbird deaths in Tennessee … yet
STATE WILDLIFE NEWS — In July, a significant number of people in Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana reported mysterious deaths of songbirds. Despite reports from state and federal wildlife officials that the cases seem to be moving into the Southeast, the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) recently confirmed that there are not yet...
Moore new case count and vaccination rates up
The bad news: new COVID 19 cases are on the rise in Moore County. The good news: the vaccination rate is also slightly increasing.
Electric vehicle charging stations coming to Tims Ford State Park
Attention local electric vehicle lovers, charging stations are coming soon to Tims Ford State Park.
Not one but three TN Sales Tax Holidays in 2021
This year Tennessee will kick off not one but three sales tax holidays beginning on Friday, July 30.
Any local non-profits want to host a Mulberry Creek Clean Up Day? There’s a new state grant for that.
A new state Clean Stream Grant could pay for rakes, work gloves, garbage bags, and other items needed to clean up the Mulberry Creek.
Submit your photos to TWRA Wildlife Calendar Contest
The list of local wildlife wandering in and around Moore County is endless. If you fancy yourself a photographer, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants your best shots for their 2022 calendar.
MTSU Board of Trustees increases tuition
The Middle Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees announced a 1.78 percent tuition increase on Tuesday.
State Comptroller: Moore County should be prepared for redistricting
Redistricting happens every 10 years and could shake up the current Metro Council and School Board districts.