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November 10, 2023November 10, 2023Sports
REVENGE DENIED: Raiders shutout Eagles 35-0 in post season rematch
They came into Doug Price Field looking for a little revenge and they left with a goose egg. On Friday, the Raiders shutout Region 5A rivals Eagleville 35-0 to advance to the third round of the TSSAA Class 1A playoffs.
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November 9, 2023November 9, 2023Local News
Jack Daniel’s Distillery makes donation to United Way
The Jack Daniel Distillery recently made a donation to the United Way of Highway 55, which channels all donated dollars into serving the community's needs in Moore, Coffee, and Warren counties.
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November 8, 2023November 8, 2023Sports
Motlow settles for runners up in NJCAA Women’s Soccer District Finals
Motlow State's Women's Soccer program ended their season on Saturday with a 3-1 loss at Iowa Western in the Central District Championship game.
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November 7, 2023November 7, 2023Whiskey Industry News
Nearest & Jack choose two new brands for mentor program
The Nearest & Jack Advancement Initiative welcomed two new brands this week, Blackleaf Organic Vodka and Mission Craft Cocktails, into its Business Incubation Program. The program offers mentorship and support to underrepresented entrepreneurs in the spirits industry.
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November 7, 2023November 7, 2023Local History
Docuseries looking for local, first-hand WWII accounts
Producers of a WWII docuseries about military operations in Middle Tennessee from 1941 to 1944 seek first hand accounts from Lynchburg residents to be featured in the 3-hour docuseries, which will air in May 2025.
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November 6, 2023November 6, 2023Local News
Two MCHS students earn High School Heisman
Moore County High School seniors, Alex Copeland and Greenlee Ward, have been awarded the Heisman High School Scholarship. They each receive $1,000 and will compete for a $2,000 national award. Over 4,878 recipients were chosen from 4,129 schools nationwide.
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November 6, 2023November 6, 2023Local News
Motlow fall enrollment increases by 7%
Motlow State's recent enrollment shows promising economic gains for middle Tennessee, contrasting the national trend of decreasing enrollments amid the pandemic. The school saw a seven percent enrollment increase this fall.
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November 5, 2023November 5, 2023Sports
Eagles look to play spoiler in Friday’s Raider playoff game
Region 5A foes Moore County and Eagleville will rematch on Friday in a Class 1A playoff game. The Eagles will come into Doug Price Field looking to play spoiler to the Raiders championship hopes.
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November 4, 2023November 4, 2023Local History
Moore Historical Society explores “forgotten distilleries” on Nov. 12
Tennessee whiskey's history began in 1824 and there were once over 700 distilleries operating in the state. The Moore County Historical Society will explore the forgotten distilleries of southern, middle Tennessee at its upcoming November 12 meeting with local historian and author Carol Roberts.