2016

Coats For Cannon will be distributing free Coats for the Cannon County Community this Saturday at the Woodbury Lions Club Building from 8:30A-1:30P.  All you need to pick up a free coat for the winter is to show proof of residency in Cannon County.  For more information 615-563-1328.

The Cannon County Lionettes basketball team will be counting on several freshmen this year.  Starting three of them in the lineup Tuesday night, the Lionettes were almost able to pull off a win against Coffee County in Manchester.  The Lionettes fell behind by as many as ten in the second and third quarters before one of those freshmen, Taylor Meeks starting to find a rhythm.  Meeks scored 9 of her 15 points in the third and helped Cannon force the first lead change of the game.  Lionettes led most of the fourth quarter before a late surge by Coffee County allowed the Lady Red Raiders to earn the win 48-45.  Meeks was the leading scorer for the Lionettes
In the boys game, Lions junior guard Cole George came in off the bench and put on a shooting clinic.  George gave the Lions a spark scoring a team high 20 points including a 45 foot jumper in the second quarter.  The Lions couldn’t overcome a deep Coffee County team and lost 70-50.
 

Due to budget cuts imposed by the Cannon County Commission, the Solid Waste Department must reduce some services extended to the public.   Starting Monday November 21st, the Cannon County Convenience Center will have new hours of operation.
Sunday-Closed
Monday-7A-5P
Tuesday-7A-5P
Wednesday-Closed
Thursday-7A-5P
Friday-7A-5P
Saturday 7A-5P
Only household waste will be accepted at the Convenience Center.  There will no longer be any building materials accepted or cardboard pickup provided.  Please make note of any changes.

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today issued a proclamation declaring a regional ban on burning in 51 counties in response to the ongoing drought and destructive wildfires throughout Middle and East Tennessee. Effective immediately, residents in Cannon County covered by the regional ban are not permitted to conduct any open-air burning. The ban includes campfires, and burning of brush, vegetation, household waste or construction debris. The ban will remain in effect until December 15. The counties under the ban are listed below. Currently the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) Division of Forestry is fighting 67 wildfires across nearly 16,000 acres in the Cumberland and East Tennessee districts. A violation of a burn ban is punishable as a Class A misdemeanor which carries a fine of $2,500 and/or up to 11 months, 29 days in jail.  A governor’s ban includes municipalities, whereas a commissioner’s ban is superseded by municipal ordinances.
 

The Cannon County High School Basketball season begins tonight in Manchester as the Lions and Lionettes take a short trip to Coffee County High School to meet the Red Raiders and Lady Red Raiders in the first game of the season for both teams.  The Lionettes are under second year head coach Jonathon Odom, who is settled in with a young team led by junior post player Maleah Scott.  Several freshmen Lionette basketball players will be counted on to help lead the Lionettes to success.  The Cannon County Lions boys basketball team features sophomores Brandon Miles, Charlie Parrish and junior Austin Duggin who they hope to count to lead them to more wins after Miles and Parrish have one year of experience under their belts.  Game time tonight starts at 6:00 with the Lionettes and Lady Red Raiders.  You can hear the game live starting with the Coaches Corner at 5:50P on AM-1540/Shine 107.1FM WBRY
 

Downtown Woodbury Merchants are busy getting their stores decorated, merchandise displays ready and the Christmas Spirit together in time for this weekends  Cannon Country Christmas Merchants Open House.   The event which starts at 5:00 Friday with the official arrival of Santa Claus promises to be a great shopping experience with lots of specials and seasonal deals along with refreshments and door prizes.  Throughout the remainder of the week, WBRY will have a news series which reflects the various businesses participating in the Open House event Friday and Saturday.  Coming from Highway 70 South be sure to stop in Saturday at the Higgins Flea Market and check out all the vendors of the market and see what they have to offer.  Friday only, the First National Bank of Woodbury will offer refreshments during their open house.  The Bank is located at 801 West Main Street.  Heading out of town going toward the McMinnville Highway, be sure to stop by In the Wind Motorcycle and Leather.  They have some great gift ideas for not only motorcyclists but also for the general public as well.  In the Wind is located at 212 McMinnville Highway.  Participating in the Open House is also Bootlegger Liquor located at 810 McMinnville Highway.  Listen for the promotional spots throughout the broadcast day on WBRY radio.  Tomorrow we will spotlight four more businesses taking part in this weekends activity.

 
 
Nov. 14—Upper Cumberland Reading Foundation Annual Meeting at First Baptist Church, Woodbury, 
                  1:00-2:30 p.m.
                  Homeland Security Drill at West Side Fire Dept. @ 3:00 p.m.
 
Nov. 14-18-19-County Elementary Basketball Tournament, CCHS gymnasium
 
Nov. 15—New Teachers meeting, 3:00 p.m., CCBOE
 
Nov. 23-25—Thanksgiving Break
 
Nov. 28—Progress Reports
 
Dec. 6—Board meeting workshop, 6:30 p.m., CCBOE
 
Dec. 7—Principals’ meeting at CCBOE
 
Dec. 8—School Board meeting, 6: 30 p.m., WGS Cafeteria
 
Thanks to all of you that applied to be a TN Promise mentor.  We have almost met our goal of 22 mentors.   Cannon County needs only 7 more mentors.  To register to be a TN Promise mentor, go to the following website:  https://tnachieves.org/mentors/requirements/.

The Veterans Day Weekend started with a full program Friday which took place at Cannon County High School honoring the many veterans who served in the Armed Forces in Cannon County.  The event was highlighted by a special speaker, Paul Stumb, a veteran, who is currently the President Of Cumberland University.
Several students were recognized in the various competitions held in conjunction with the program.  In the essay contest, first place went to Leann Scott, second place was Victoria Jones and Etta Gaines took 3rd place.  Lou Maynard took first place in the Poster Contest, Emma Davenport received 2nd place and Ashlyn Ellis took 3rd.  Designing the cover of the program 1st place was Kyra Agee.  Her artwork was used as the cover of the Veterans Day Program Brochure.  Second place was Brent Hastings and 3rd went to Austin Sissom.

On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the more than 500,000 Tennesseans who have worn the uniform of our country and who defended her honor in times of war and peace. This day speaks to the very best of America and, for me, the occasion is an opportunity to honor my father, my brother, my husband, and my son.
I know so many of you have special veterans in your life. If you are like me, you are proud of their service and you want to know that their sacrifices will be reflected in the decisions that are made in Washington. That is one of the reasons why I am serving in Congress today.
On Veterans Day, I often think back to a famous quote from our nation’s 40th President, Ronald Reagan, that hangs on a placard in my office. It says “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it on to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.”
Our nation’s veterans have heeded that call and some paid the ultimate sacrifice in the process. To our veterans in Tennessee’s 6th District and across this country: We are grateful for your service, we are inspired by your example, and we pledge to keep telling your story — so that our children and our children’s children will know that freedom was bought with a price.

Nurses for Newborns of Tennessee, an infant mortality, child abuse and neglect prevention agency, is proud to be participating in the international 19 Days of Activism for Prevention of Violence Against Children and Youth November 1-19.
 
Nurses for Newborns (NFN) is dedicated to reducing infant mortality, child abuse and neglect by sending registered nurses into the home to provide physical assessment, education, and positive parenting skills to at-risk families. This year, the 19 Days of Activism Campaign is focusing on malnutrition. Malnutrition refers to not only an inadequate amount of food, but also to an inadequate amount of nutrition. Nutrients like iron, vitamin A, and zinc are key for physical and mental growth and development.
 
Proper nutrition begins with mothers and caregivers. Our nurses provide education on proper nutrition from the first visit, including the mother’s nutritional and caloric intake, the baby’s caloric intake, breastfeeding and use of formula for infant nutrition. Our nurses also educate caregivers on when to introduce baby foods and solids and connect families to various community resources that can provide formula and other food as needed. At every visit, the baby is weighed, measured and assessed to ensure he is meeting appropriate growth milestones. Caregivers are frequently asked about their diet from the last 24 hours to ensure they are also eating a balanced diet and drinking enough fluids. By educating and assessing these caregivers and babies during the nurse visits, we can directly reduce the risk of malnutrition in the families we serve.
 
NFN’s support is specific to those most vulnerable in the community, such as medically fragile babies (including but not limited to babies born premature, drug exposed or experiencing other medical concerns), mothers or caregivers with medical, mental health or substance abuse concerns, and teenage parents. NFN serves families by providing medical, developmental, and mental health assessments for women and their infants. Our nurses promote healthcare, safety, education, and positive parenting skills as well as connect families to other needed resources. Support can begin prenatally and can last until the child is 24 months old. Last year, NFN served approximately 525 babies in Middle Tennessee!
 
We are proud to partner with other community agencies to support parents in building safe, stable and nurturing homes. For more information on how you can partner with Nurses for Newborns to save babies and strengthen families, visit www.nursesfornewborns.org or contact the Nurses for Newborns office.