County Executive Mike Gannon welcomed an International Folkfest group from the Czech Republic to Cannon County.
I have a step child that goes to the elementary school in Auburntown. I am concerned about the way the school is handling the issue of head lice.
I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Tom Richardson, and I have just moved here from New Jersey back in March of this year. I have found the State of Tennessee to be beautiful, but regardless of this, we have a growing problem and it seems to be getting worse.
Assistance from throughout the world is being sought to ensure that the school built by WWI hero Sgt. Alvin C. York is saved from demolition, and the Auburntown Historical Society is doing its part to spread the word.
The State of Tennessee Department of Human Services recently announced a policy change regarding the application process through UCHRA’s county offices for families and individuals applying for energy assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and for emergency assistance through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG).
Tragically, Ecstasy is one of the most popular drugs among youth today. The UN Office of Drugs and Crime estimates Ecstasy users to number approximately 9 million worldwide. The vast majority of users are teenagers and young adults.
Local fire departments are seeking financial assistance in providing educational materials to Cannon County children.
The Cannon County General Sessions Court docket for Tuesday, June 14, lists over 40 defendants.
James (Bud) Underwood, Jr., 77, died Sunday, June 12, 2011 at his home following an extended illness.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday for a young girl who died early Saturday morning at Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt from injuries sustain in a Friday night accident in Bradyville.
By:
TONY STINNETT, Courier Co-Editor
Cannon County High School basketball teams welcomed area youngsters to their Next Level camps last week. The boys’ and girls’ camps drew more than 100 youngsters.
By:
TONY STINNETT, Courier Co-Editor
Dancers from the Cannon Arts Dance Studio, under the direction of "Ms. California" Lori Christensen, delighted the crowd with their recent performances during the Adams Memorial Library Summer Reading Program.
Judge Don Ash presided over Cannon County Circuit Court on Friday. Some of the results from the various cases which appeared on the docket included:
The Cannon County Commission's Budget Committee continued to cut through budget requests Thursday night.
NASHVILLE, TN, June 10, 2011 -- Major legislation passed in the Tennessee General Assembly to stiffen penalties for making methamphetamines in the presence of a child and which implements a statewide electronic tracking system to curb meth production has been signed into law.
The Pirates Bluff was one of several attractions that kept youngsters happy during the 2011 FOP Spring Carnival at the Cannon County Fairgrounds.
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