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Summer Reading Program Underway At Cannon Libraries

Jul 14, 2020 at 01:51 pm by admin

Our Summer Reading Program 2020 is happening! The program will run until July 25. This year we have packets full of activities to promote reading and discovery. The theme is.... Read More

Early Voting Starts Friday July 17th

Jul 13, 2020 at 10:09 am by admin

Early voting for the Tennessee State and Federal Primary and County General Election begins Friday, July 17, and runs Monday to Saturday until Saturday, August 1. Election Day.... Read More

UCHRA Continues Commodities Despite COVID-19

Jul 09, 2020 at 09:52 am by admin

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) has made adjustments to keep clients, staff, and volunteers safe while providing non-perishab.... Read More

Good Ole' Days Cancelled Until 2021

Jul 07, 2020 at 01:36 pm by admin

Due to COVID-19, the Cannon County Good Ole Days festival has been postponed to May 14 & 15, 2021. ​ The Cannon County Senior Center Board of Directors and Cannon.... Read More

MTSU Daniels Center Namesake, Legend Dies At 83

Jul 07, 2020 at 12:08 pm by admin

Middle Tennessee State University is mourning the sudden death of country music legend and longtime supporter Charlie Daniels, a passionate advocate for military veterans and.... Read More

July 7th Is Deadline For Voter Registration In August 6th Election

Jul 06, 2020 at 10:34 am by admin

Tennesseans who want to vote in the Tennessee State and Federal Primary and County General Election on August 6 must register to vote by Tuesday, July 7, 2020. "The first step.... Read More

Mark Your Calendar For Two Tax Free Holidays This Year

Jul 06, 2020 at 09:36 am by admin

Mark your calendars. For 2020 only, the Tennessee General Assembly has approved two sales tax holiday weekends to help Tennesseans save money and support the economy amid the.... Read More

Report On COVID-19 In The Next Issue Of The Courier

Jul 03, 2020 at 09:38 am by admin

We asked the State Of Tennessee Department Of Health for details on the latest COVID-19 figures. Read their answers in the upcoming issue of the Cannon Courier. Out in store.... Read More

Gov Lee Extends State Of Emergency To August 29

Jun 30, 2020 at 06:35 am by admin

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Monday signed Executive Order No. 50 to extend the State of Emergency related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to August 29, 2020. The order allows.... Read More

Schools Need Your Input

Jun 26, 2020 at 01:41 pm by admin

Cannon County Schools has formed a Task Force regarding the reopening of schools, which was formed to examine multiple issues in a local response to COVID-19 concerns. This T.... Read More

High School Equivalency Exams Move To Online Format

Jun 22, 2020 at 10:26 am by admin

Tennesseans working to obtain a high school equivalency diploma can now take their exams at home via a new online program, HiSET Exam at Home. This program makes the test.... Read More

Unemployment Decreases In May

Jun 19, 2020 at 09:58 am by admin

Tennessee's statewide unemployment rate for May 2020 dropped by 4.2 percentage points from the record high set in April, according to data released by the Tennessee Department.... Read More

Matthew Hunter Named As Arts Education Director

Jun 17, 2020 at 11:12 am by admin

The Arts Center of Cannon County has announced that Matthew Hayes Hunter will be stepping into the Arts Education Director position later this summer. Hunter has been working.... Read More

P-EBT Food Program For Children Announced

Jun 17, 2020 at 10:41 am by admin

The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) and the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) announced Tennessee families are now eligible to receive financial support f.... Read More

Social Security Matters July 9 2020

Jun 11, 2020 at 06:06 am by admin

Ask Rusty - Should My Wife Claim at 62? Will She Get Widow Benefit? Dear Rusty: I am almost 64 and still working, and I plan to work until about 66 or 67. My wife is 62. Sho.... Read More

Audio Only: Short Mountain School Closing One Of Three Options

Jun 10, 2020 at 08:50 am by admin

cannonsource · Board Of Education Workshop June 9

MTSU offers 'MT Tuition Free' path for qualifying freshmen

Jun 10, 2020 at 08:41 am by admin

MTSU is spreading the message to prospective students and families about MT Tuition Free -- an opportunity where first-time freshmen paying in-state tuition and attending full.... Read More

United Way To Hold Collection Drive For Books

Jun 09, 2020 at 08:01 am by admin

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties is hosting a collection drive for its annual Literacy Day of Action aimed at helping stop the "summer slide." Donations of new.... Read More

Video: 2020 Gassaway Homecoming Parade

Jun 08, 2020 at 11:10 am by admin

Special Kids Golf Tournament Tees Off Thursday

Jun 08, 2020 at 11:07 am by admin

Special Kids has invited local golfers and other supporters to take part in the 2020 Special Kids Golf Classic, hosted by Indian Hills Golf Course on Thursday and Friday, June.... Read More
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