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| CANNON CRIME |
Local officials hope to begin letting bids soon on a long-anticipated project to revitalize and upgrade the area around the Cannon County Courthouse. The Courthouse Square Revitalization Project includes the construction of new sidewalks around the perimeter of the courthouse parking lot, wide enough to make them handicap accessible, and new sidewalks around the perimeter of the yard of the courthouse. ... by KEVIN HALPERN |
This fall is certainly a time of transition for Cannon County Schools. Along with new curriculum and a new system Director, Cannon County High School has a new principal in Tim Knox. Mr. Knox has worked at CCHS for 13 years, beginning in 1997 as a social studies teacher. Knox gradually assumed other administrative and athletic responsibilities including Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, positions which undoubtedly familiarized him with the inner workings of the school. ... by SEAN PARKER |
Barbara Parker has been busy the last four years. Teaching in Rutherford County and serving the state as a No Child Left Behind consultant has prepared her to again lead Cannon County's school system at a time when new curriculum and standards are being established. The Director of Schools position is identical to that of Superintendent except that a Director is appointed rather than elected. ... by SEAN PARKER |
Technically Ron Fryar is the new owner of the Cannon Courier, having purchased the newspaper from former longtime publisher Andy Bryson last week. In reality, however, the Courier will continue to be "owned" by the people of Cannon County that it has been proud to serve for 125 years, Fryar said. ... |
| OPINIONS |
| Andy Bryson - Truly Remarkable How many people do you know who have devoted 50 years or so of their lives to one cause, one mission, one passion? We would guess your answer would be not many, or only a few. Few marriages last that long. Far too many people pass away before they reach the age of 50. ... |
| Good information is a critical part of decision-making As our nation's leaders grapple with health care reform, the public is closely scrutinizing changes that have been proposed. That's just as it should be. Health care affects us all in the most fundamental way, and Americans have the right to know what they're paying for - and what's available to them. ... Dear Editor: |
| CANNON HAPPENINGS |
| CCHS Basketball Sponsoring 4-Person Golf Scramble The Cannon County High School basketball team is sponsoring a 4-Person Golf Scramble at WillowBrook Golf Club in Manchester on Saturday, Sept. 26. Entry deadline is Monday, Sept. 21. ... |
| Rodney Atkins to perform benefit
concert at Eblen Center Oct.8 COOKEVILLE – One of country music’s brightest stars, Rodney Atkins will perform a benefit concert in Tennessee Tech's Eblen Center on Thursday, Oct. 8, along with special guest Phil Vassar. The proceeds from the concert will go to Mustard Seed Ranch and TTU Athletics. ... |
| CANNON SPORTS |
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| Lions To Kick Off DTC TV Football Coverage DTC TV is proud to announce their plans to televise selected area high school football games, this fall. “It is with great pleasure that DTC announces our intentions to televise select football games at the high school level, within our service area,” said Nick Nokes, Program Director and Marketing Administrator for DTC TV. ... |
| OBITUARIES |
| Buddy Clark Cunningham, 71 Funeral services for Buddy Clark Cunningham, 71, were held Friday, August 7, 2009 at the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Brother Billy Akers officiating. Burial was in Thyatira Cemetery with Woodbury Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. ... |
| Buddy Clark Cunningham, 71 The obituary for Buddy Clark Cunningham had several relevant omissions. In addition to the step children listed as survivors, his biological sons and their children were omitted. ... |
| Jackie Bratten Fann Jackie Bratten Fann, 69, died August 6, 2009 at his home in Jacksonville, FL. He was a native of Cannon County and attended the Church of Christ. ... |
| James Howard Mooneyham Funeral services for James Howard Mooneyham, 58, will be held Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Brother Tim Galloway officiating. Mr. Mooneyham died Monday, August 10, 2009, at his home in Woodbury following an extended illness. ... |
| Nelson T. Denny, 80 Graveside services for Nelson T. Denny, 80, were held Sunday, August 2, 2009 at Thyatira Cemetery with Bro. Jim Terry officiating. Woodbury Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. ... |
| Raegan Grace Simons Raegan Grace Simons, infant, died August 8, 2009, at Centennial NICU. She was a resident of 1155 Ivy Bluff Trail, Woodbury, TN, and the daughter of Tony and Stephanie Jacobs Simons of Centertown. ... |
| Weldon C. Travis, 87 Weldon C.Travis, 87, of Nashville died Saturday, August 1, 2009. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Lorene Travis; daughter, Deborah (Jim) Teper; son, DAvid Travis; granddaughter, Michelle (Robert) Taylor; grandson, Chris Teper; great grandchildren, Joey and Tori Taylor; 3 brothers and 2 sisters and many relatives in the Woodbury area. ... |
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