CANNON COURIER DAILY REPORT on The Cannon Courier

Based on early attendance figures, enrollment in Cannon County schools is on the rise system wide. Continued ...
TONY STINNETT, Courier Co-Editor - 3 opinions posted

Democrats Plan Events To Rally Supporters
Facing what most political prognosticators see as an uphill battle, members of the Cannon County Democratic Party met Thursday night to plan their strategy for the November election. Continued ...
KEVIN HALPERN, Courier Co-Editor

Mason To Serve 141 Days For Violating Probation
Chancellor Robert E. Corlew, III presided over Cannon County Circuit Court on Thursday. Some of the results from the various cases which appeared on the docket included: Continued ...

Cannon County Property Transfers For August 2010
Information for this report was obtained by the Cannon Courier by searching public records at the Cannon County Register of Deeds Office. Continued ...

Two Public Hearings On Woodbury Board Agenda
The Woodbury Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet Tuesday night (Sept. 7) at Woodbury City Hall. Continued ...

TSSAA: West Creek Must Vacate Win Over Lions
CLARKSVILLE — West Creek’s football team will have to vacate Friday’s victory against Cannon County after self-reporting a rules violation. Continued ...
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System Release

Text Messages Tell Of Intent To Deliver Drugs
Two suspected local drug dealers likely received an unsolicited message following their recent arrest: don't text your intentions. Continued ...

Pot Found In Pot, Man Arrested
Following are some of the recent arrests made by officers of the Woodbury Police and Cannon County Sheriff's departments. Continued ...

THP Issues Labor Day Crackdown Warning
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) prepares for its second summer enforcement campaign as the 2010 Labor Day holiday weekend draws near. Continued ...

Feeling Young: New Sheriff Marks First Day On The Job
Wednesday, Sept. 1, marked the beginning of the four-year terms for Cannon County officials who were elected during the Aug. 5 General Election. Continued ...

Monthly Support Check: Church Donates To SAVE
Cannon County SAVE would like to offer a special Thank You to Simmons Chapel Free Methodist Church. Continued ...

Three Defendants Have Cases Bound Over To Grand Jury

Judge Susan Melton presided over Cannon County General Sessions Court on Tuesday. Some of the results from the various cases which appeared on the docket included: Continued ...
3 opinions posted

Woodbury's Swoape Receives 2010 Respite Provider Of The Year Award

NASHVILLE - Tennessee Voices for Children (TVC) honored longtime children’s advocate Sally Swoape of Woodberry with its 2010 Respite Provider of the Year Award during the organization’s Appreciation Night Ceremony. Continued ...
2 opinions posted

Another Arrest Made In Steel Stealing Case
One of two people being sought for their alleged involvement in a theft case was arrested Monday night. Continued ...

2010 White Oak Crafts Fair: Shop Til You Drop
Come spend a early fall day in the country at the 21st annual White Oak Craft Fair scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, September 11th and 12th, 2010. Continued ...

Historical Society To Feature Tate As Guest Speaker

The Cannon County Historical Society will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Adams Memorial Library, in the basement meeting room. Continued ...
2 opinions posted

POLL: An Annual Af-fair?

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

	choice	%	#
	YES	85.9%	122
	NO	14.1%	20

total votes: 142

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3 opinions posted

Cannon Blast 5k Run Set For Sept. 25

The seventh annual Cannon Blast 5K Run/Walk is set for Saturday, September 25, 2010 beginning at 7:30 a.m. Continued ...
1 opinion posted

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.

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

Six To Join Young At Sheriff's Department

Six law enforcement professionals will join Cannon County Sheriff-elect Darrell Young when he assumes the office on Wednesday. Continued ...
KEVIN HALPERN, Courier Co-Editor - 4 opinions posted

Local Heroes Fire Up Community
Firefighters Fill the Boot for families fighting muscular dystrophy Sept. 4. Continued ...

Osborne Named FNB Player Of The Week
Congratulations to Zach Osborne who has been chosen as the First National Bank Player of the Week for his accomplishments Friday night against West Creek. Continued ...

COMMENTARY: Grown-ups Acting Like Kids?

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following letter was received via e-mail from someone who identifies themselves as the parent of a local youth football player. Continued ...
13 opinions posted

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

Syster Touring Czech Republic With Cripple Creek Cloggers

Tara Syster, of the Iconium Community of Cannon County, is currently touring in the Czech Republic with the Cripple Creek Cloggers. Continued ...
1 opinion posted

PHOTO GALLERY: Lions Vs. West Creek
Action from the Lions' home opener against West Creek Friday, Aug. 27, 2010. Continued ...

JUSTIN DAVENPORT

Davenport Leading Lions On The Links
Justin Davenport is leading Cannon County on the links with consistency and solid play at the outset of the 2010 boys golf season. Continued ...
TONY STINNETT, Courier Co-Editor

Girls Rule In CCDYA Softball
The spring 2010 softball season brought a new division to the Cannon County Dixie Youth Association with 7-8 year-old girls softball. Continued ...

Red All-Stars Complete In State Tournament

The 2010 Cannon County All-Star 5-6 year-old Red team competed in the State Tournament at Brafield Cresent in Murfreesboro in July. Continued ...
1 opinion posted

Cannon County Commissioners Kevin Mooneyham, left, and Rebekah Parton study a resolution during Saturday's special session.

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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	To permit and legalize the manufacture of intoxicating liquors and other intoxicating drinks within the boundaries of Cannon County.	74.2%	132
	Not to permit and legalize the manufacture of intoxicating liquors and other intoxicating drinks within the boundaries of Cannon County.	25.8%	46

total votes: 178

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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)

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

Athletic Council Announces Sponsorship Opportunities

In need of funds to help pay off the debt it owes on the Sports Complex at the high school, the Cannon County Athletic Council is conducting a number of fundraising events. Continued ...
KEVIN HALPERN, Courier Co-Editor - 1 opinion posted

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.

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

COMMENTARY: The President Lied, Your Insurance Policy Died

"If you like your healthcare plan," pledged President Obama, "you will be able to keep your healthcare plan." Continued ...
SALLY C. PIPES - 9 opinions posted

Jake Hoskins turns upfield following a reception.

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

Tennessee Highway Patrol Accepting Applications For Troopers
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced today it is aggressively seeking men and women who are interested in careers in law enforcement for a new Trooper Cadet Class. Continued ...

New Woodbury Business Is The Cat's Meow For Owner
Lewanda Lance considers herself fortunate. Continued ...
TONY STINNETT, Courier Co-Editor

Citizens Honored For Service To Cannon County
Several citizens were honored for their service to the community during a luncheon Thursday at the Cannon County Courthouse. Continued ...

Cannon County Set For Return To Tennessee Three-Star Program

Pending approval of a Five-Year Strategic Plan, Cannon County is set to rejoin Tennessee's Three-Star Program. Continued ...
KEVIN HALPERN, Courier Co-Editor - 1 opinion posted

Lionettes Fall In Soccer Opener
CARTHAGE – The Cannon County Lionettes soccer team suffered a 5-1 setback at Smith County in the season opener Tuesday. Continued ...
Courier Sports Report

Murfreesboro Man Arrested After Running Into House
Running into a House in Woodbury can be an unpleasant experience, as a Murfreesboro man discovered last week. Continued ...

Don Ash Re-Elected Presiding Judge Of The Court Of The Judiciary
NASHVILLE – Circuit Court Judge Don Ash of the 16th Judicial District has been elected to a fourth term as presiding judge of the Tennessee Court of the Judiciary. Continued ...

Lying Drunk Arrested By Sheriff's Department

A Woodbury man will appear in Cannon County General Sessions Court on Sept. 7 to answer charges of public intoxication and filing false reports levied by the Cannon County Sheriff's Department. Continued ...
1 opinion posted

Environmental Workshop Planned Sept. 9 At CCHS Greenhouse
Invasive species have become one of the most significant environmental and economic threats facing the Nation’s natural resources. Continued ...
PAM HOSKINS

Three Plead Guilty To Driving Without A License
Judge Susan Melton presided over Cannon County General Sessions Court on Tuesday. Some of the results from the various cases which appeared on the docket included: Continued ...

Beer Delivery On Tap For Cannon County
Many different types of products are delivered to customers in Cannon County — food, furniture, flowers and prescription medicine, to name a few. Continued ...
KEVIN HALPERN, Courier Co-Editor

A bathtub area before the installation of Fiber Optic Keystone Tiles, and after.

Illuminating: Local Man Receives U.S. Patent For Invention

Approval of applications for U.S. patents usually does not come either quickly or easily, but that was not the case for one local inventor. Continued ...
KEVIN HALPERN, Courier Co-Editor - 1 opinion posted

90 Years After Women’s Suffrage, There’s Still Work To Be Done
August 26th marks the 90th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which established women’s right to vote. It was a momentous victory in the struggle for equality in our country, one in which Tennessee played a pivotal role. Continued ...
CONGRESSMAN BART GORDON

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.

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

Cannon Surpasses National Average On Census Returns
Results from the 2010 Census won't be released until early next year, but it is already known that Cannon Countians did better than most places in the nation in participating in the head count. Continued ...
KEVIN HALPERN, Courier Co-Editor

S.A.V.E. The Link: Domestic Violence Agency Launches Web Site
The agency which provides services and support to local victims of domestic violence has launched a Web site to make it easier and more convenient for persons to interact with the program. Continued ...

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

	choice	%	#
	YES	60.9%	106
	NO	39.1%	68

total votes: 174

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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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Local Officials Speak To Auburntown Historical Society
Two newly reelected Cannon County officials were guest speakers at the Auburntown Historical Society on Aug. 19. Continued ...

CannonTN.com Banner Photo Contest Sept. 1-30
It's offical. The Cannon community now has a new, combined official website: Woodbury, Auburntown, Cannon County and the Chamber of Commerce. Continued ...

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