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February 20, 2021February 20, 2021Local News, State News
Moore citizens 65 and older can now register for COVID vaccine
On Monday, Moore County will move into Phase 1b of Tennessee’s Vaccination Plan. Vaccine registration for citizens age 65 and older will also open up.
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February 1, 2021February 1, 2021State News
New House bill seeks to decriminalize pot
A new House Bill presented last week seeks to decriminalize possession and casual exchange of less than one ounce of marijuana.
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January 31, 2021January 31, 2021Events, State News
State Museum extends exhibition exploring women’s suffrage in TN
Did you know that every county in Tennessee had it's own suffrage story? For example, the women of Lynchburg created their own local suffrage league. Learn more at an extended TN State Museum Exhibit called Ratified.
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January 28, 2021January 28, 2021State News
State health department confirms two cases of COVID-19 variant in Tennessee
Tennessee Department of Health officials confirmed that the new COVID-19 variant named B.1.1.7 had made it's way four hours northeast of Lynchburg to Blountville located near Knoxville. Two cases were confirmed and both individuals were being quarantined.
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January 26, 2021January 26, 2021Local News, State News
State updates Tennessee’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
Parents of high-risk kids as well as local jailers and correctional officers will want to pay particular attention to changes made to the state vaccination plan last week.
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January 24, 2021January 24, 2021Local News, Sports, State News
Governor grounds MC cheerleaders
Governor Bill Lee essentially grounded Moore County cheerleaders by signing Executive Order 74 last week. An area change.org petition seeks to change that.
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January 24, 2021January 24, 2021Arts & Culture, State News
Picasso Figures opens at The Frist on February 5
The Frist Art Museum in Nashville will be the sole U.S. stop for a 75 work Pablo Picasso show.
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January 24, 2021January 24, 2021Local News, Sports, State News
As spring approaches, skunk mating season arrives
An odor has replaced the smell of whiskey in Lynchburg lately. Warmer than normal temps means skunk mating season is starting a little early.
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January 11, 2021January 11, 2021Local News, State News
Moore County citizens can now pre-register for COVID vaccine
According to the state website, there's no new COVID-19 vaccine headed to Moore County this week but there's now a state website where citizens can pre-register for the next round.