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…

Tennessee’s annual “Day of Hope” is set for March 10.  The 2025 edition marks the 6th annual celebration of the role of hope as a powerful force for change in in the face of challenging circumstances. Tennessee’s Day of Hope was initiated by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in 2020.  Governor…

In honor of National Consumer Protection Week, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announces the top ten complaint categories of 2024. DCA received 8,536 formal consumer complaints during the last calendar year. The division diligently routes complaints to appropriate agencies or mediates them. The informal mediation process addresses disputes regarding consumer financial transactions, such as purchasing…

Throughout March, the Tennessee Department of Education invites all Tennesseans to celebrate Tennessee Literacy Month, proclaimed by Governor Bill Lee. All month long, the department will highlight how Tennessee’s meaningful reading investments continue to strengthen early literacy skills and prepare students to reach their full potential. “Tennessee students are leading the nation in reading proficiency gains thanks…

On Tuesday, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) voted ‘Yes” on H. Con. Res. 14. The measure, which passed 217-215, establishes a budgetary framework for fiscal year 2025 and sets budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026-2036. The resolution also directs House committees to begin drafting specific reconciliation legislation. The final budget will require another vote of…

The Cannon County Lionettes are Champions of the 9 AA District in high school girls basketball.  The lady lions defeated Cascade in a double overtime by a score of 60-59 at Grundy County Saturday night. All tournament players included; Liv Prater, Addie King and Jaylon Taylor. All tournament Most Valuable Player is Abi Aleander. The…

Christopher Andrews, the head football coach at Cannon County Middle School, has resigned effective immediately. He recently submitted his resignation to Cannon County Middle School Principal Dr. Annie Reed and previously announced his decision to staff and his team. Under his leadership, Coach Andrews instilled the essential skills and fundamentals of the game and emphasized…