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Smithville Man Charged with Second Degree Murder in Drug-Related Death
A joint investigation by special agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department has resulted in the indictment of a Smithville man, in connection to the drug-related death of a DeKalb County man earlier this year. On February 9th, agents joined deputies in investigating the…
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Cannon County Schools Announce District-Level 2023-2024 Teachers of the Year
Cannon County Schools take pleasure in honoring the District Level Teachers of the Year for the 2023-2024 School Year. A committee selected one teacher in each category to represent Cannon County as the District Teacher of the Year in the Upper Cumberland CORE Region. This past week, the district winners were recognized at each educator’s…
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Give Wisely to Avoid Scams When Donating
In recognition of International Charity Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseans of available resources from his office to help avoid scams when donating. “This time of year, many Tennesseans are in the giving spirit,” said Secretary Hargett. “Unfortunately, there are scammers who will try to…
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Cannon and DeKalb County Livestock Producers Offered Drought Assistance for Grazing Losses
Do you have cattle, sheep, goats, or equine animals? If so, you could be eligible to receive payment under the Livestock Forage Program that is now underway and will continue through January 30, 2024. On Thursday, November 30th, FSA will have staff on-site at the Woodbury USDA Service Center located at 740 Old McMinnville Road,…
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Cannon’s Tucker Kyne named DTC Player of the Year
Each season, DTC Sports selects an outstanding player from the DTC service area for the DTC Communications Player of the Year. This year, the honor went to standout Cannon County High School senior Tucker Kyne. Kyne was chosen based on his exceptional performance throughout the 2023 regular season, including being named DTC Sports Player of…
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Coach Matthew Daniel Resigns as Cannon County High School Head Football Coach
Cannon County High School Head Football Coach Matthew Daniel, has resigned as Head Coach effective immediately. He submitted his resignation to Cannon County High School Principal Courtney Nichols and then announced his decision to staff and his team on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Mr. Daniel has been the head coach of the Cannon County High…
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Unemployment In Tennessee Remains Below National Average
Tennessee’s statewide seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for October 2023 came in more than half a percentage point below the national average, according to new data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The state rate was 3.3% in October, 0.6 of a percentage point lower than the seasonally adjusted national unemployment rate of 3.9%…
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Livestock Forage Program Signup Underway
Do you have cattle, sheep, goats, or equine animals? If so, you could be eligible to receive payment from the DeKalb/Cannon County Farm Service Agency. According to Donny Green, County Executive Director, signup for the Livestock Forage Program is now underway and will continue through January 30, 2024. The Livestock Forage Assistance Program (LFP)…
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Tennessee Celebrates 9th Annual National Apprenticeship Week
This week, November 13 – 17, the Tennessee Department of Education is celebrating the 9th Annual National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), highlighting how apprenticeship programs build a stronger workforce and address labor market challenges through a combination of on-the-job training and high-quality curriculum and instruction. Across the state, there are now 45 certified pre-apprenticeship programs to…
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Fare Changes, Software Upgrades Coming to UCHRA Public Transportation
A variety of upgrades have been announced for the Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency’s (UCHRA) transit services in the coming weeks. Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 14, UCHRA Public Transportation will begin charging a flat rate of $2 each way for in-county travel. Special discounts, for seniors, people with disabilities, and veterans, are also available for eligible…