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Eagles Fly Over Lions
September 9, 2011 - 11:58pmSep 10 2011
The Westmoreland Eagles football team looked as if they were going to fly away with a win Friday night over the Cannon County Lions. The Eagles jumped out to a 28-0 lead within a minute into the second quarter. Cannon County would finally score on a passing touchdown from quarterback Ryan Jordan to reciever Cody Petro on one of his two touchdowns to trail 28-6. Westmoreland would score another 13 unanswered points.
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Two Winless Teams Meet Tonight At Fred Schwartz Field
September 9, 2011 - 6:29amSep 10 2011
When two high school football teams meet on the field tonight in Woodbury,
one of them will walk away with their first win of the season. The once
powerhouse Westmoreland Eagles have struggled in the last few football
seasons and are winless in their first three games of the season, will
come to Fred Schwartz field to take on the Cannon County Lions who are
coming of their worst defeat yet in the reign of current head coach Joel
Schrenk as they fell victim to Dekalb County last week 56-6. Friday Night
High School Football Coverage Begins at 5:45 with Murphy's Matchups
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Private Vehicle Use Policy For Afterschool Activities Adopted By Board Of Education
September 9, 2011 - 6:26amSep 10 2011
A new policy for private vehicle use was adopted by the Cannon County Board of Education during last night's meeting at the Cannon County Courthouse. Due to budget cuts, buses will only be running for specific school sports teams such as high school football and basketball. Because of the lack of bus provided transportation the board recognizes that certain employees may need to use their private vehicles for school purposes. The Board recognizes that volunteer parent drivers are often needed to use their private vehicles for school purposes.
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Cannon County General Sessions Court Results From Tuesday September 6th
September 9, 2011 - 6:23amSep 9 2011
Judge Susan Melton presided over Cannon County General Sessions Court on Tuesday. Some of the results from the various cases that appeared on the docket included:
Christopher Anthony Adams’ charges of aggravated burglary and theft under $500.00 were bound over to the September term of the Grand Jury.
Shannon L. Anderson pled guilty to joyriding. She was sentenced to 11 months 29 days in jail. That sentence was suspended upon equal time on probation and paying the costs.
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Auburntown City Council Reports No New Closing Information On The Auburntown Post Office
September 9, 2011 - 6:20amSep 8 2011
The Auburntown City Council met Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 6:00 PM for
their regular monthly meeting. The Mayor and all councilpersons were
present.
The City Recorder presented a copy of the previous month’s business
meeting for approval. After a brief review the minutes were approved
as presented.
The financial statement ending August 31, 2011 was passed out for
review and approval. The report was approved without change or
question.
The recent Red Apple Day activities were discussed. A very favorable
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Tennessee Career Coach At Adams Memorial Library Today
September 8, 2011 - 5:26amSep 8 2011
A reminder that the Tennessee Career Coach will be in Woodbury today
helping those that are unemployed or underemployed. The Coach will be in
the back parking lot of the Adams Memorial Library today from 10A-4P
today to offer job search assistance, resume help and general assistance
related to employment issues of all kinds. The staff of the career coach
emphasizes that all services are free and open to the public. Anyone
needing assistance can come utilize the services at any time between 10
and 4 and no appointments are necessary
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Veterans and Concerned Citizens Of Veterans
September 8, 2011 - 5:25amSep 8 2011
The Veterans And Concerned Citizens for the Veterans of Cannon County will
meet tonight, at the Senior Citizens Center in Woodbury, at 6:30 p.m.
This meeting will focus on our plan for the Veterans Day Program at
Cannon County High School on Friday, November 11, 2011; and our Veterans
Day Parade to Honor our Veterans on Saturday, November 12, 2011. There
will also be a Special Ceremony in Front of the Court House at 11:00 a.m.,
on the 12th.
We will be accepting nominations for our 2011 Grand Marshal, and our
Service Marshals, for all Service Branches, POW and Civilian, for our
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Cannon County Board Of Education Meets Tonight
September 8, 2011 - 5:24amSep 8 2011
A private use vehicle policy is one of the many items on the agenda for
tonight's Cannon County Board Of Education's meeting at the County
Courthouse. Cannon County High School Athletic Director Michael Dodgen
introduced the guidelines of catastrophic insurance during a workshop
Tuesday night that would allow for some revision of the policy to where
everything would still be covered properly in case of an accident. Some
of the other items on the agenda include an Audit Bid that will be up for
approval as well as the Board will make decisions on a gran tfor the
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Roadblocks, Termination Appeal, Potential New Manufacturing Firm Spotlight Mayor And Aldermen Meeting
September 7, 2011 - 9:15amSep 8 2011
Several roadblocks were approved during the town of Woodbury Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. Tracy Bell
representing the Cannon County High School Baseball Program recieved
permission to conduct a roadblock on Friday September 16th from 4:30-8:00
and Saturday September 24th from 8A-3P
Ms. Korey Aycock was given the green light for a roadblock on Saturday
October 1st to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes.
Ms. Laura Simmons got the go ahead for roadblocks on Friday September 30th
and Friday October 28th to raise money for the Cannon County High School
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Cannon County Sisters Recognized in Magazine Article
September 7, 2011 - 9:12amSep 7 2011
One hundred and thirty-eight and counting. That’s how many combined years the Roach sisters of Woodbury have worked at MTSU.
Youngest sister Betty Roach Smithson is the only sister still working on campus. Entering her 46th year in the Office of Student Affairs, Smithson has worked closely since 1965 with student groups, fraternities, cheerleaders and student government work¬ers.
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Auditions of Annie Get Your Gun Takes Place Thursday
September 7, 2011 - 9:11amSep 7 2011
If you missed the auditions for the live stage production of Annie Get
Your Gun last night, there will be another round of auditions Thursday
night starting at 6:00 at the Cannon County Arts Center
"Annie Get Your Gun" is directed by Nancy Stewart. All those auditioning
should be prepared to sing 16-32 bars of an Irvin Berlin song or a song in
the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. For songs not in
the show, you must provide sheet music for the accompanist. Come prepared
for dance auditions and cold readings from the script. Please come
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State News-Governments Given Four Months To Update Debt Management Procedures
September 7, 2011 - 9:05amSep 7 2011
Governments across Tennessee have four more months to develop or revise
their debt management policies to conform with standards issued by the
State Funding Board.
Last year, the Funding Board agreed to require governments that wish to
borrow money to adopt policies no later than Dec. 31, 2011. The
requirement applies not only to city and county governments, but other
public entities that issue debt, including industrial development boards,
utility districts and quasi-governmental agencies.
Comptroller Justin P. Wilson sent letters to local government leaders
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Dance Season Starts With First Ballet Class Of The Year
September 7, 2011 - 8:59amSep 5 2011
Dance Season has started. Last several young dancers showed up to
participate in the first ballet class of the new season. Cannon Arts
Dance Studios newest teacher Erih Rehberg had the students work on
balancing skills. Studio owner Lori Christensen stated that the Studio is
extremely lucky to have Ms. Rehberg take time from her teaching duties at
MTSU and her busy touring schedule to educate the dancers.
If you would like to join any of the classes that are taught by the
professional instructors at the studio sign up by calling 563-9122
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Cannon Schools Expects Enrollment To Reach 2100
September 7, 2011 - 8:58amSep 7 2011
An expected enrollment of 2100 students in PreK-12th grade was anticipated
at the beginning of the school year, according to a letter sent out from
the Cannon County Schools' Central Office to the parents of children
enrolled in the Cannon County School System.
Supporting the students are approximately 300 staff members who include
teachers, counselors, administrators, secretaries, bus drivers,
custodians, assistants, maintenance and cooks.
Parents were assured that while students were enjoying their summer break,
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Test Results Dispute At Cannon Adams Office Building
September 7, 2011 - 8:56amSep 5 2011
A new report conducted by the Woodbury Water Plant on the quality of water
at the Adams Office Building, disputes the report given earlier back in
August to the Administrator of Elections of Cannon County. Mr. Andy
Jacobs, supervisor of the Woodbury Water Plant collected samples
personally from the school board offices, the Health Department and the
election commission office before any water was used at the sample sites
from the previous day. According to Mr. Jacobs the school office was
notified of the collection back on August 22nd to ensure that the first
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