Maj. Gen. Tommy Baker to lead Dept. of Veterans Services

Maj. Gen. Tommy Baker to lead Dept. of Veterans Services

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Major General Tommy H. Baker will serve in his cabinet as commissioner for the Department of Veterans Services, effective immediately. “Gen. Baker is a proven public servant who has dedicated his career to protecting our state and nation,” said Gov. Lee. “I’m confident he’ll lead the department with integrity and…

Natalie Moore is Miss West Carroll High School 2021
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Natalie Moore is Miss West Carroll High School 2021

A 17-year-old junior is the 2021 Miss West Carroll High School. Natalie Moore, daughter of Matt and Kristie Moore was chosen queen in a Friday night beauty revue in the high school cafetorium. She has auburn hair and hazel eyes and wore a blue dress that featured a fitted bodice with an attached train. She…

Huntingdon School Board modifies board policy to hire non-certified coaches
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Huntingdon School Board modifies board policy to hire non-certified coaches

The approval of so many high school school sports has caused the Huntingdon Special School District Board of Education to modify its Extracurricular Activities Policy. In the April 15 meeting, board members modified the policy to say that each student activity shall be under the guidance and direction of a staff member and all extracurricular…

Bruceton passes ordinance that changes meeting time
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Bruceton passes ordinance that changes meeting time

Bruceton’s Mayor and Board of Aldermen met for the last 7 p.m. board meeting Tuesday night. At the next meeting on May 11, the startup time will be 5 p.m. During the Tuesday night board meeting aldermen voted unanimously to pass the second and final reading on the ordinance that changes the time. At first,…

Bethel University’s plans for Fall Semester 2021
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Bethel University’s plans for Fall Semester 2021

 Bethel University is planning to return to near-normal operations for the fall 2021 semester. Plans being developed on the McKenzie campus for the College of Arts & Sciences this fall include a return to in-classroom instruction as the default mode of instruction and a more robust campus life experience, including events and activities. Bethel’s College…