Jack Daniel’s hosts United in Spirit on May 17
LOCAL NEWS | Enjoy dinner at Lynchburg’s most picturesque spots, and help raise money for the local United Way at this year’s United in Spirits held at Barbecue Hill on May 17.
May 12, 2025
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Sobriety checkpoint honors couple killed by 4/20 impaired driver
On Friday afternoon, local officials plan a sobriety checkpoint to honor Lori and Gary Peels, who were killed by a 4/20 impaired driver in 2023. They say they hope awareness of driving “stoned” will prevent future tragedies.
Jack Daniel, McLaren announce new limited-edition bottle
WHISKEY INDUSTRY NEWS | Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey and the McLaren Formula 1 Team continue to be a winning combination. They recently celebrated with a new limited-edition bottle.
WON’T QUIT: Local will run his first Oak Barrel Half Marathon on Saturday
Meet the Lynchburg father of two, Patrick Hill, who recently shed 120 pounds and will run his very first Oak Barrel Half Marathon on Saturday.
FROM LYNCHBURG TO LEGEND: Native Greg Tipps Leads Loretto Mustangs to an Undefeated Title
The clock hit zero, the buzzer sounded, and history was made. In a game that will be talked about for years, Lynchburg’s Greg Tipps and his Loretto Mustangs clinched a 68-66 overtime victory to secure the TSSAA 2A Boys Basketball state title—and a perfect season.
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State offers “affordable” Kayaking 101 class
STATE OUTDOOR NEWS | It’s National Safe Boating Week and the Tennessee State Parks and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) are teaming up with paddle sports leaders across the state to offer low-cost beginner kayaking classes on Saturday.
Dancing in the Grass and Spilling the (Jack) Tea: A Lawn Sessions Dispatch
PERSONAL ESSAY | Four bands, one perfect night, and a thousand hometown moments you won’t read anywhere else. Lynchburg’s Lois Lane got the real scoop at the first-ever Lawn Session concert at Jack Daniel’s
RURAL MURAL: Lynchburg’s new public art pays homage to the Lincoln County Process
LOCAL NEWS | Crafting Whiskey – the first in a series of whiskey-inspired public art going up in small, rural southern, middle Tennessee towns – is located right here in Lynchburg.
Raiderette big bats bounce back to earn 14-2 win over Fayetteville
LOCAL SPORTS | Outstanding pitching by Kallie Ross and big girl batting by a host of Raiderettes combined to hand Moore County a bounce back win over Fayetteville on Tuesday.
Raiders fall in district final; headed to Region 5 tourney
LOCAL SPORTS | The Raiders fell to the Eagle 10-0 on Monday but are headed to the Region 5A Tournament. Several Moore County players and Assistant Coach James Sparkman earned All District honors.
New lifesaving tech hits Metro EMS ambulances
LOCAL NEWS | Thanks to a state grant, the Metro EMS now uses cardiac monitors that offer faster, smarter pre-hospital emergency care for Moore County residents.
Moore County Democratic Party will elect new leaders at Reorganization Convention on May 10
LOCAL NEWS | The Moore County Democratic Party plans a Reorganization Convention on May 10. They will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Committee members from all areas of the county for a two-year term.
108 Years of Moon Pie Magic, Available Right Here in Lynchburg
SHOP LOCAL SPOTLIGHT | On the 108th birthday of Tennessee’s most iconic treat, skip the chain store and head to the Moon Pie General Store in Lynchburg – where the shelves are stocked with nostalgia and the treats taste like home.
State warns of emerging spotted lanternfly threat
STATE AG NEWS | Moore County farmers and garden enthusiasts should be on the look out for the invasive Spotted Lanternfly. They’ve been spotted as close as Davidson County.
BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT: TN Tech joins statewide effort to protect the Duck River
REGIONAL NEWS | TN Tech is stepping up to do it’s part in protecting one of the most biologically diverse rivers in the world located right here in Middle Tennessee.