Governor Bill Lee announced that he will call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene a special session on Monday, January 27, to pass the Education Freedom Act. Additionally, the Governor will introduce a disaster relief legislative package addressing recovery needs for Hurricane Helene, as well as future natural disasters. The session will also address…

Do you have cattle, sheep, goats, or equine animals?  If so, you could be eligible to receive payment from the DeKalb/Cannon County Farm Service Agency. According to Donny Green, County Executive Director, signup for the Livestock Forage Program will end January 30, 2025.     The Livestock Forage Assistance Program (LFP) was approved on September 24,…

State Rep. Michael Hale, Smithville, has proposed legislation ensuring certified campus police and public safety officers receive supplemental annual training pay, similar to bonuses already granted to law enforcement each year. Police, campus police and public safety officers all complete the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) commission certification training and meet identical requirements under…

Cannon County Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, due to continued hazardous driving conditions on several roads. A decision concerning the CCHS home game with Community will be made by noon on Tuesday, January 14th. Director of Cannon County Schools, Ms. Bonnie Patterson, stated, “Cannon County Schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday,…

 The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is pleased to announce the findings of the inaugural report on Navigate Reconnect, Tennessee’s primary college coaching and advising program for adults over 25. The study found that students who worked with a Navigate Reconnect coach, also known as “Navigators,” stayed in school or completed a technical certificate or degree…

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3AM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH 6AM SATURDAY MORNING The National Weather Service is predicting heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches with locally higher amounts possible for all of Middle Tennessee. The period begins Friday morning at 3:00am and continues through Saturday morning at 6:00am. Plan…

State Representative Michael Hale has introduced a bill which would allow local schools and public charter schools to display the Ten Commandments on school property. Hale is the sponsor of HB0047 which was filed last month. Under the bill, schools will be able to display the Ten Commandments, the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution,…