The Tennessee Department of Health is confirming the state’s first measles case in 2025 in a middle Tennessee resident. The likely source of the infection is being investigated. The individual became infected with measles in early March and is recovering at home. Public health officials are working to identity other locations and persons potentially exposed to the…

Today, John Rose, an eighth-generation Tennessean, lifelong farmer, and small business owner, was surrounded by hundreds of supporters as he announced his candidacy for Governor of Tennessee at the Wilson County Fairgrounds. The location is emblematic of Rose’s rural roots. As a volunteer, he chaired the Tennessee State Fair Association for more than 10 years.…

Tennessee today marked its annual Ag Day on the Hill celebration at the State Capitol in Nashville. Gov. Bill Lee was joined by key industry leaders, lawmakers, agricultural students, and community supporters to highlight the strong collaboration among Tennessee’s agricultural community dedicated to the advancement of farming and forestry in the state. “Agriculture and forestry…

Customers of the Town of Woodbury Water department were notified on March 16, 2025, of a problem with our drinking water and were advised to boil all water used for consumption. We are pleased to report that the problem has been corrected and that it is no longer necessary to boil water as all test…

This is a public notice to all Town of Woodbury Water Utility Customers, both city and county. The Town of Woodbury has experienced flooding at the Woodbury Water Treatment Plant resulting in the POSSIBLILITY of contamination to the plant’s treated water. NONE OF THIS WATER HAS LEFT THE PLANT. As a precautionary measure, we are…

Cannon County Schools would like to congratulate the March Good Citizen of the Month Award winner, Alex Reed, a 12th-grade student from Cannon County High School. Alex was nominated by his principal, Courtney Nichols. Mr. Nichols states, “Alex is a very responsible and kind student who goes above and beyond in his work. Alex has…

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) mobile household hazardous waste collection service will be in DeKalb County on Saturday, March 15. Tennesseans are encouraged to bring household hazardous waste – including cleaning fluids, pesticides, swimming pool chemicals, and more – to the designated drop-off location. A person does not need to live in…