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Council approves jail renovations
Sheriff Tyler Hatfield appeared before the May Metro Council Meeting to update the members on his revisions to the quote for the jail renovations. Cuts… Login to continue reading Login…

No AI Data Center at Arnold
After months of speculation of an AI data center coming to Arnold Air Force Base, the base has announced that a data center will not… Login to continue reading Login…

Federal Court broadens Nearest Green receivership
A federal judge has broadened the receivership scope in the Nearest Green case, ordering that Grant Sidney also be put under the receivership umbrella. “The… Login to continue reading Login…

Deadline looms for honorary commander program
Arnold Air Force Base is now accepting nominations for the Arnold AFB Honorary Commander Program. The intent of the program is to create one-on-one opportunities… Login to continue reading Login…

Director Moorehead addresses Planning Commission
Director of Schools Chad Moorehead spoke to the Planning and Zoning Commission at May’s meeting to give an update on school enrollment. Though enrollment has seen a steady increase in recent years, this year’s enrollment jumped by 44 students. Though that number may not seem like a lot, with average class sizes running between 65 and 75 students from year to year, that number is close to a whole new graduating class.

MUD reduces rates again
The Metro Utility Department’s budget was the main topic of May’s board meeting. The 2026-2027 budget sees few changes from this year’s budget other… Login to continue reading Login…
Storybook Theater sets performances
Angela Comp Has chosen the book It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny by Marilyn Sadler to convert to a play for her Lynchburg Storybook Theater Club this year. The play…
Moore County graduation this Friday
Fifty-five Moore County seniors are set to walk the stage this Friday evening during Moore County graduation. The event will begin at 6 p.m. this… Login to continue reading Login…
Gateway lawyers up at planning meeting
Gateway Development Corporation’s representative Troy Woodis returned to the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission’s May meeting, bringing legal counsel Madison Haynes with him. Prior to… Login to continue reading Login…
