The Metro Budget passed its second reading on Monday night but not before hearing objections by one Metro Council member about the Sheriff Department spending.
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June 19, 2023June 19, 2023Local News
Local BBQ community rallies around Flat Creek family
Together with community volunteers, nine area barbecue teams raised five figures for Hannah Peels of Flat Creek. Her parent died in a head-on collision on Highway 82 in April.
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June 16, 2023June 16, 2023State News
Local officials now required to allow public comment at all Metro meetings
Changes to Tennessee's Open Meeting Laws now require local governing bodies like the Metro Council to allow public comments at every meeting.
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June 16, 2023June 16, 2023Local History
FATHER, SON STORYTELLERS: Junebug Clark recalls Lynchburg days with his dad, Joe Clark HBSS
For Father's Day, we caught up with Junebug Clark to talk about his father, Joe Clark the Hillbilly Snap Shooter, and their days together in Lynchburg shooting photographs for Jack Daniel's Distillery's Postcards from Lynchburg ad campaign.
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June 9, 2023June 9, 2023Editorials
PERSONAL ESSAY: The night I met my cousin, Dolly Parton
PERSONAL ESSAY | On a random Saturday, I learned I might be a distant cousin to Dolly. Nothing's been the same since.
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June 9, 2023June 9, 2023Local History
State seeks Civil War site preservation grant fund applicants
The state is seeking grant applications to preserve Civil War and Underground Railroad sites in Tennessee. The grant cycle opens on August 14.
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June 9, 2023June 9, 2023Editorials
UT seeks public input about tuition increase
The University of Tennessee system seeks public input regarding a proposed tuition increase. The comment period ends on June 20.
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June 9, 2023June 9, 2023Editorials
State Parks plan Tennessee Promise Saturday on June 24
Attention Moore County Students: Area state parks plan Tennessee Promise Saturday for June 24. Earn community service hours during the summer.
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June 6, 2023June 6, 2023Editorials
Tobacco, Beef and More Field Day Scheduled for June 29
It's a tradeshow and best practices workshop rolled into one. UT plans a Tobacco, Beef, and More Field Day for June 29.
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June 5, 2023June 5, 2023Arts & Culture
Pat Summit book wins state history book award
It's a fascinating study of the impact of Title IX in Tennessee through the eyes of Pat Summit and it recently won a state book award.