September 25, 2026
News
Missouri man dies in PWC collision on Tims Ford
A41-year-old Missouri man died in an incident Tuesday on Tims Ford Lake involving a collision with two personal watercraft.
Water loss numbers improve significantly
After fighting water losses that hovered near 50% for the past several years, The Metro Utility Board got some welcome news at the July meeting. June’s water losses came in at 29.82%, well below the state’s 40% acceptable number.
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.
Metro Moore Volunteer Fire Department receives grant from State Fire Marshal
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI), along with the State Fire Marshal’s Office, honored several local volunteer fire departments and rescue squads, including… Login to continue reading Login…
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…
Silicon Ranch has a dam problem
Silicon Ranch representative Bryan Runion attended July’s Planning and Zoning meeting to update the commission on the status of the project. Prior to him… Login to continue reading Login…
Figuring out the new 9th District
Who is on the ballot? In light of the controversial redistricting that extended the 9th District from Moore County in the east to downtown Memphis… Login to continue reading Login…
Early voting begins Friday
Early voting for the August General Election begins on July 17, and runs through July 31. Those wishing to vote early may do so… Login to continue reading Login…