June 23, 2026
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Middle School Raiders win district
The Moore County Middle School Raiders have won their second district title with a 15-0 blanking of Forrest after taking it on the chin from the Rockets in their last game 10-4.
Community Calendar
Drinks with Dems April 28: April 28, Tuesday, 5 – 7 p.m. - Drinks with Dems! - Casual conversation at Company Distilling, 34 Hiles St., Lynchburg (on the square).
Soap Box Derby returns May 2
The excitement is building as the TUA Soap Box Derby prepares to return to West Lincoln Street in Tullahoma on May 2 bringing with it a day of youth competition, community spirit, and familyfriendly fun.
Stephens homerun sets up Raider comeback
The Moore County Raiders were able to cap the regular season with a win, topping the Hampshire Hawks 9-8, avenging an early 10-3 loss to the squad back in March.
Cease and Desist actions green lighted
Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Chair Dexter Golden brought up discussion at April’s Metro Council meeting regarding initiating “Cease-and-Desist” actions. P&Z decided at their last meeting to bring the issue to the council. Presently, should any building infractions occur, warning letters are sent out by the Planning Administrator Christine Pyrdum. Ms. Pyrdum told the council that these letters are frequently ignored. Presently there are no enforcement steps set out, though there is provision for fining violators $50 a day until the infractions are corrected.
Moore County competes at Special Olympics
Moore County will be amongst the teams competing at the Special Olympics Monday at Tullahoma High School. Athletes are encouraged to arrive by 9:15 a.m., or earlier if possible, to prepare for the opening festivities. The day’s schedule will begin with check-in at 8:15 a.m., followed by athletes lining up on the track between 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. for the Parade of Athletes, which will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m.
Arrests
The following individuals were arrested or being held in Metro Moore County April 16 - 24, 2026 Thomas Lynn Jr. Fayetteville. Charge with probation violation. Court 4.24.26 Jessie Erving Thompson, Antioch. Charged with failure to appear. Bond $2,500 Court 5.19.26 Paul Mason Riddle, Estill Springs. Charged with failure to appear. Bond $10,000. Court 4.21.26 Joshua Ray Trussell, Lyncyhburg. Charged with aggravated burglary, three counts of domestic assault, interference with emergency calls, two counts of vandalism and child abuse/neglect (violent). Bond $25,000.
Raiderettes take down Champions
The Middle School Raiderettes opened their postseason with a 6-2 win over the Cascade Lady Champions.
How Sleep Benefits Mind and Body, and How You Can Get More of It
Waking up after a good night's sleep can prepare people to take on a new day and all the challenges it has to offer. On the opposite end of the spectrum, a poor night's sleep can contribute to physical and mental fatigue, and even have an adverse effect on the immune system, making people more vulnerable to illness. Perhaps that's one reason why the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke contends sleep is as important to a person's survival as food and water.
HOSA shows strong at State
T hirteen Moore County HOSA students who recently competed at the State Convention in Chattanooga. The HOSA Bowl team made it to the second round of state competition. The HOSA Bowl was comprised of Trista Klinetobe, Cherish Fox, Kaycee Young, and Kahara Thomas. Conner Thompson has a second place finish in Nutrition. He will represent Moore County High School at the International Convention this summer in Indianapolis.