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CANNON COUNTY FAIR? The Tennessee State Fair is scheduled for Sept. 10-19, and many county's around the state have had or will have a county fair this year. Would you be in favor of Cannon County having it's own fair each year? Created Tuesday, August 31, 2010 10:45am
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Wayne Prater, right, takes the oath of office from Judge J. Mark Rogers for Cannon County Trustee Monday. Prater is expected to name Norma Knox, the runner-up in the election, as his assistant when he takes office Wednesday. |
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PHOTO GALLERY: Cannon County Elected Officials Take Oath Of Office
A swearing in ceremony was held Monday night at the Cannon County Courthouse for persons elected to office during the Aug. 5 General Election. Circuit Judge J. Mark Rogers administered the oaths of office. Continued ...
KEVIN HALPERN, Courier Co-Editor |
DeKalb-Cannon Rivalry Heats Up Again Friday
Rivalries bring out the spirit of sport. Rivalry games can define seasons, create heroes and legends, and they also can turn families and friends against one another - at least for one night.
Some rivalries are born of familiarity and proximity, while some are defined by longevity of the teams involved. Absolute hatred is a primer to any good rivalry, in regard to sports. Continued ...
TONY STINNETT, Courier Co-Editor - 1 opinion posted |
Cannon County Commissioners Kevin Mooneyham, left, and Rebekah Parton study a resolution during Saturday's special session. |
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Liquor By The Barrel To Be On November Ballot
When Cannon County voters go to the polls for the Nov. 2 State and National General Election, they’ll find on their ballot something no other county in the state will have for the election.
LEGALIZE LIQUOR MAKING? Cannon County voters will find the following questions on their ballot during the Nov. 2 election. How would you vote? Created Saturday, August 28, 2010 2:05pm
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KEVIN HALPERN, Courier Co-Editor |
Sophomore Justin Tobin scored his first career touchdown, a 17-yard catch and run, against West Creek to account for Cannon County’s only score. Tobin led the Lions with three receptions. (TONY STINNETT photo) |
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Turnovers Sink Lions Against West Creek
Cannon County lost its home opener to West Creek but the Lions may have found part of their identity in a 48-6 setback in front of a partisan crowd at Schwartz Field Friday. Continued ...
TONY STINNETT, Courier Co-Editor |
Cumberland University biology professor Danny Bryan, who lives in Smithville, prepares to release a 4-foot-long timber rattlesnake in a protected area of Center Hill Lake. The Tennessee biologist has been studying timber rattlers for the past 20 years. |
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Snake Man On Quest To Rescue The Timber Rattler
For more than 20 years Cumberland University biology professor Danny Bryan has been serving indiscreetly as a peacemaker for the timber rattlesnake. Continued ...
KEN BECK, Special to The Cannon Courier |
Jake Hoskins turns upfield following a reception. |
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Junior Lions Dropped By Macon County
Garrett McReynolds hauled in a 31-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jake Todd in the fourth quarter but that was the only scoring of the game for Cannon County as the Junior Lions dropped a 28-6 decision to Macon County Thursday night. Continued ...
TONY STINNETT, Courier Co-Editor |
CCHS Volleyball coach Sila Kailiponi discusses strategy with the Lionettes during a timeout. The Lionettes faced Coffee County in the season opener Monday at Harris Gymnasium. |
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Lionettes Embark On 2010 Volleyball Campaign
Cannon County's volleyball team opened the 2010 season with a 3-1 (11-25, 25-19, 20-25, 16-25) setback against Coffee County at Harris Gymnasium but the competitiveness of the match against the generally strong visitors from Manchester signaled the potential of a promising campaign for the Lionettes. Continued ...
TONY STINNETT, Courier Co-Editor |
Man Seeks A Dog Gone Solution
To Problem Of Abandoned Animals In Cannon County
TAX MONEY FOR SHELTER? Would you be in favor of Cannon County and Woodbury entering into an agreement to build and operate an animal shelter, and using tax money to do so? Created Monday, August 23, 2010 7:05am
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KEVIN HALPERN, Courier Co-Editor - 10 opinions posted |
Auburntown Community History Book Underway
Research for creation of a book highlighting the history of the Auburntown community is currently underway, according to Mary Hughes, president of the Auburntown Historical Society, the all-volunteer organization heading up the project.
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Winfred Dean Bell
Winfred Dean Bell, age 92, formerly of Woodbury and Maryville TN, passed away at home in Jefferson, LA on Thursday, August 26, 2010. Continued ...
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May Helen Gunter Jernigan
Funeral services for May Helen Gunter Jernigan, age 79, of Wartrace, TN will be conducted Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 1:00 PM at Coffee County Funeral Chapel with her son, Reverend Bob Jernigan and Brother Danny Anderson officiating. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 31, 2010 from 5:00-9:00 PM at the funeral home. Continued ...
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J.C. Slatton Jr.
J.C. Slatton Jr., 85, died Friday, Aug. 28, 2010 at River Park Hospital in McMinnville following an extended illness. Continued ...
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Charles Ernest Francis, Jr.
Mr. Charles Ernest Francis, Jr., 77, formerly of Cannon County died Aug. 17, 2010. Mr. Francis was born Dec. 11, 1932 in Readyville. His parents were the late Charles Ernest Francis, Sr. and Elizabeth Tassey Francis. Continued ...
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Luther B. Blair
Luther B. Blair, native and resident of Cannon Co. died at this home surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 22, 2010 after an extended illness. Continued ...
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Linda Elizabeth Pease
Linda Elizabeth Pease, 71, born September 26, 1938 passed away peacefully in her sleep May 19, 2010. Born in Chattanooga, TN. Married her high school love in 1960, traveled the world and fell in love with Woodbury, TN and Laredo, TX. Continued ...
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Follin Speaker Series Kicks Off At The Webb School
Lisa Shannon, the founder of Run for Congo Women, a grassroots movement that hosts fundraising runs and walks that benefit the Women for Women International’s Congo program, will be on The Webb School campus on Monday, Sept. 20 as part of the school’s annual Follin Speaker Series. Continued ...
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VA Health Care And Benefits Provided For Many Vietnam Veterans
WASHINGTON – Veterans exposed to herbicides while serving in Vietnam and other areas will have an easier path to access quality health care and qualify for disability compensation under a final regulation that was published on August 31, 2010 in the Federal Register by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Continued ...
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