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Middle Tennessee Grain Conference – February 4th
Mark your calendars! The 19th annual Middle Tennessee Grain Conference is set for Tuesday, February 4th, from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI) in Tullahoma, TN. For nearly 20 years, this conference has provided valuable insights and practical solutions for crop production challenges. Our Extension team, including local…
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Cannon County Schools Open Friday
Cannon County Schools will open one hour late with driver and bus driver discretion on Friday, January 24, 2025. The director of Cannon County Schools, Ms. Bonnie Patterson, stated, “Cannon County Schools will be open one hour late with driver and bus driver’s discretion. This will allow our bus drivers to have better visibility of…
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Womack and Hollis Elected to Board
Donny Green, County Executive Director of the DeKalb-Cannon County Farm Service Agency (FSA), says the 2024 DeKalb-Cannon FSA County Committee election results have been approved by the Tennessee FSA State Committee. For Local Administrative Area (LAA) # 1, Jimmy Womack was elected to serve as Committee Member. Danny Pirtle was elected to serve as 1st…
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UPDATE: Cannon Schools CLOSED Wednesday
Cannon County Schools will now be CLOSED Wednesday, January 22nd.
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AAA Urges Drivers to Prepare for Frigid Temps, Ice on Roadways
AAA is bracing for extremely cold temperatures and the possibility for rain, ice, and snow to make travel more difficult for drivers this week. “We’re urging motorists to follow the advice of local authorities and stay home if weather conditions begin to deteriorate,” said Megan Cooper, spokesperson for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “If…
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Gov. Lee Announces Special Session to Begin January 27
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…
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Livestock Forage Program Signup Deadline Approaches
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,…
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Rep. Michael Hale Seeks Additional Support for Campus and Public Safety Officers
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…
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No School Tuesday
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,…
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Navigate Reconnect Issues First Report
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…