Local News

United Way Announces Grand Total from 2009-2010 Campaign

Mar 9 2010

The United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties announced today that $2,339,460.19 was secured in pledges during the 2009-2010 fundraising campaign. The announcement was made at the annual Community Celebration, which awards top-fundraisers in a variety of categories and recognizes achievements during the campaign. Over 400 people attended the event, which was sponsored by Regions Bank, Alexander Automall, and The Daily News Journal.

Cannon County General Sessions Court Activity

Mar 9 2010

Judge Susan Melton presided over Cannon County General Sessions Court on Tuesday. Some of the results from the various cases which appeared on the docket included:

William K. Bryant was appointed an attorney. He is charged with violation of probation.

Micah Steffan Blair was appointed an attorney. He is charged with violation of probation.

Willie Eugene Farless was appointed an attorney. He is charged with violation of probation.

Jeromie Mashburn was appointed an attorney. He is charged with violation of probation.

Overcast Benefit: A Success

Mar 8 2010

Sheriff Billy Nichols, Officer Todd Overcast, Jail Administrator Anna Nichols

On Saturday, March 6th the community turned out in tremendous support for the chili supper and auction benefit for Tonya Overcast at Woodland School.

Mrs. Overcast received serious burns in a home fire in January and has been released from the burn unit at Vanderbilt Hospital and is now at home recovering. She is the wife of Todd Overcast, a Transport Officer at the Cannon County Jail.

Tips to Protect Children’s Privacy During Consumer Protection Week

Mar 8 2010

As National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) gets under way March 7th - 13th, the Consumer Affairs Division would like to highlight the importance in protecting children’s privacy.

State Award Presented To CCHS's Freddie Curtis

Mar 8 2010

Freddie Curtis

The Tennessee Council for the Social Studies has named Cannon County High School Teacher, Mr. William Freddy Curtis as one of the Tennessee Outstanding Social Studies Teachers of the Year for 2010. Mr. Curtis will be honored at a luncheon and recognition at the Tennessee Council for the Social Studies Conference on Friday, March 12, 2010 in Memphis, Tennessee.