Local Life

Study shows 251 households below poverty level
The United Ways of Tennessee has released a report that reveals well over 251 households are under the poverty level in Moore County with another… Login to continue reading Login…

Lynchburg author releases biography
Author Sheila Robertson announces the nationwide release of her new biography “If…not for Grace” chronicling the life of Debbie Brown Edens. This biography details the… Login to continue reading Login…

Suttles wins again in World Art Awards
Multi-award-winning local artist Robert “Mutt” Suttles wins again this year in the World Art Awards. After placing 4th last year for one of his works, he entered two of…

Ready … Set … Back to School
Summer vacation is rapidly coming to an end, signaling time to head back to class. Teachers are already back to work, for their in-service sessions, and to prepare their classrooms for the new school year.

Sales tax holiday this weekend
Tennesseans will enjoy sales tax weekend again July 31 through Aug. 2, marking decades of savings for families just in time for back-to-school. This year,… Login to continue reading Login…

Voluntary Pre-K needs students
Director of Schools Chad Moorehead advised the school board at July’s meeting that Moore County’s free Pre-K class is in danger of losing funding this year. The state pays $89,053 for the class, and the district pays the remaining $45,000. The state funding is, however, dependent on the class having 90% of the children at four years of age. For the class of 20 students, this works out to 18 students.

HorsePlay prepares for next session with call for volunteers
Nonprofit organization HorsePlay, Inc., prepares to get back in the saddle for its upcoming session by making the call for volunteers.

Another roadblock for Gateway
The Gateway Company is currently suing Moore County regarding zoning changes that have blocked their moving forward with building an apartment complex on a property… Login to continue reading Login…


International watercolor exhibit now open at art center
This past weekend was the grand opening of the 159th annual International Exhibition of the American Watercolor Society at the Tullahoma Fine Arts Center (TFAC).… Login to continue reading Login…
