Raiderettes take on Cornersville in the Region 5A Semifinal
The Raiderettes will travel on Monday to take on Cornersville in a Region 5A Semifinal game. Tip off is at 6 p.m.
February 16, 2026
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Raiderettes notch 57-24 win over Culleoka to advance
The Raiderettes used ace perimeter shooting by Anna Harder and depth off the bench to beat Culleoka 57-24 on Friday. They play Cornersville in a Region 5A semifinal game on Monday.
Moore County schools one of 400 across the state to earn Reward School designation
The TN Department of Education recently recognized Moore County Schools as a “high performer” with Reward designation.
Local tourism officials announce partnership with Steel Magnolias podcast
One of the South’s most popular podcast could soon visit Lynchburg as part of a collaboration with Experience TN and the South Central Tennessee Tourism Association.
Metro Council increases minimum agricultural building lots sizes to “slow growth” and allow more citizen input
On Monday, the Metro Council voted 11-1 to increase the minimum building lot sizes on agricultural land in Moore County in an effort to slow growth and increase opportunities for citizen input.
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Melissa Moore dies at 68
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LES receives $75k tutoring grant
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