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A Woodbury man who had already been banned from the South Rutherford Blvd Murfreesboro Walmart, was caught there again over the weekend shoplifting.  According to Murfreesboro Police Reports, Police were called to the Walmart for subjects shoplifting.  Walmart’s Loss Prevention Officers stopped two men, Jammie Parker of Readyville and Darrek Parker of Woodbury.  After running the names through dispatch, it was discovered that Darrek Parker had been banned from Walmart as a result from an earlier shoplifting charge.  Darrek was arrested for trespassing and theft under $500 while Jammie was given a misdemeanor citation.  They are expected to answer to the charges in Rutherford County General Sessions Court October 17th in Murfreesboro
 

Birdsong Studios presents Jonathan Brown in solo performance tonight at 7:00.  Brown is a guitarist/composer/teacher from Nashville.  He has played on the world famous Grand Ole Opry and is an active member of the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society.  Brown has taken the fingerstyle technique and transformed it into his own style of playing that shows a wide variety of influence from jazz to classical.  Jonathan has also been a recurring musician on the hit TV Series “Nashville” .  For more information check out the website www.birdsongstudio.com

New and returning MTSU student veterans and their families are welcome to attend a “newcomers briefing” provided by the Charlie and Hazel Daniels Veterans and Military Family Center.
The event will be held from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, in Cantrell Hall of the Tom H. Jackson Building, 628 Alma Mater Drive.
The briefing is a veterans’ orientation for them and their families, enabling them to find campus resources, said Dr. Hilary Miller, center director.
Miller and her staff are targeting new-to-MTSU student veterans and family members, but it is open to all student vets and their families, she said.
“Our goal is to make sure they have on-campus contacts for all offices that can help them be successful,” Miller said. “We want them to know the center staff, be connected to us and know other student veterans.”
The agenda includes:
• Dinner from 5 to 5:45 p.m.
• Welcome, introduction of staff and center’s mission, led by Keith M. Huber, senior adviser for veterans and leadership and retired U.S. Army lieutenant general.
• Veterans’ introductions.
• Current center programs and fall semester events, led by Miller.
• MTSU and Veterans relationship, led by Dr. Derek Frisby, an MTSU alumnus and faculty member in the Global Studies and Cultural Geography program in the College of Liberal Arts.
• Discovering campus resources (includes tours and information about G.I. Bill, VetSuccess on Campus, tutoring and more).
• College challenge from Miller, emphasizing graduation and employment expectations.
 

A Woodbury Man was arrested Saturday in Murfreesboro after police discovered he had an active warrant for violation of probation.  According to Murfreesboro Police reports, Police arrested 34 year old Thomas Robert Lawwell after making contact with him at the intersection of North Academy and Bell Street.  Upon being arrested for the violation of probation, Lawwell admitted that he had a syringe loaded with heroin in his pants pocket.  After police retrieved the syringe and confirmed it was loaded with heroin added Possession Schedule 1 drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia charges. Lawwell is scheduled to appear in Rutherford County General Sessions Court, December 13th to answer to all the charges.
 

The Cannon County UT-Extension office reminds producers that seed cool season is underway from now until October 1st.  This is a good time to apply high density grazing on fields to stimulate seed bank.  
If in drought conditions, close gates and feed hay or supplements on one field until other field recovers for grazing.
If in drought, consider creep grazing, allowing calves to graze ahead of cows, or early weaning.
Weed Control, grazing weeds in vegetative state increases consumption by cattle.  Mowing weeds when blooming before seed heads form is best.  Mowing too early can result in tillering.
Remove livestock and apply nitrogen to fescue pastures to be stockpiled.  
For more information about August Pasture Planning call Bruce Steelman at the Cannon County UT Extension Office at 563-2554
 

August 16—Principals’ meeting, 8:30 a.m. at the CCBOE
August 18—Safe and Accountable Schools Conference, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., TTU
August 23—TN Achieves Advisory Council meeting, 11:30 a.m. at the CCBOE
August 26—District PLC, 9:00 a.m., at the CCBOE
Sept. 2—No School
Sept. 5—Labor Day holiday—no school
Sept. 6—Board meeting workshop, 6:30 p.m. at the CCBOE
Sept. 7—Principals’ meeting, 8:30 a.m. at the CCBOE
Sept. 8—School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. at WGS cafeteria
Sept. 9—West Side Harvest Festival
Sept. 13—New Teachers’ meeting, 3:15 p.m. at the CCBOE
Sept. 24—Short Mountain Harvest Festival
 
 
Cannon County School System is currently looking for applicants for the following positions:
 
CCHS Credit Recovery teacher
CCHS Spanish teacher
CCHS Special Ed. Assistant
District Instructional Coach K-5
District Instructional Coach 6-12

Cannon County Sheriff’s Department recently took a report of a stolen truck, gun and cell phone.  According to the report, Jerry Creager recently ran into an old female acquaintance who claimed she had been abused by her husband and had nowhere to go.  Creager allowed her to go to his home and stay the night.  The woman later woke him up stating she was having a breakdown and needed something for her nerves.  She stated that she had someone bringing her her medication.  Creager went back to bed.  When Creager woke up around 9 the next morning, his truck, a Smith and Wesson 40 Cal handgun and his company’s cell phone were missing.  The woman later texted stating that she was broken down in his truck on 840 between Murfreesboro and Lebanon.  Warrants were issued for the woman.

Area high school students planning to take the ACT can prepare for the test by enrolling in an ACT preparation class at Motlow State Community College’s Moore County campus. Classes will meet each Monday on Sept. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, and 10, from 6-8:30 p.m. in Simon Hall, room 132.
The registration deadline is Sept. 7, and the course is limited to 35 students. Registration forms can be obtained on Motlow’s Workforce Development and Extended Services web site (mscc.edu/wdes). Completed forms can be mailed or faxed to the address indicated on the form. However, registration is not complete until payment is received.
The cost is $60, plus $34.95 for a textbook, with each to be paid separately. Registrants should write a check for the registration fee to Motlow State Community College. For a textbook, checks should be written to the Motlow Bookstore. Textbooks will be available only on the first night of class. Those wishing to purchase a book with cash are asked to have the exact amount.
The ACT prep classes are designed to prepare students for the national ACT on Oct. 22, but taking the prep class does NOT register a student to sit for the actual ACT. Students must register separately with ACT to take a national exam; the registration deadline is Sept. 16. For more information about ACT registration, visit ACT.org.
For more information about the prep course, call Motlow’s Office of Extended Services at 931-393-1760 or 1-800-654-4877, ext. 1760.
 

A portable fire extinguisher can be a helpful piece of safety equipment when it comes to putting out a small fire, but the State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Tennesseans that extinguishers have limitations. Because fire grows and spreads so rapidly, the number one priority for residents during a fire incident is to get outside quickly and safely.
“Fire moves incredibly fast. A small fire can become a large one in seconds,” said State Fire Marshal and Commerce & Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak. “For this reason, the State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends that portable fire extinguishers should only be used by adults who know how to operate them.”
While fire extinguishers can be impactful, it’s important to know not only how to use them, but when. The State Fire Marshal’s Office shares the following tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regarding fire extinguishers.
Use a fire extinguisher only if:
The fire is confined to a small area, such as a wastebasket, and is not growing.
Everyone is exiting the building and someone has called or is calling 9-1-1.
The room is not filled with smoke.
You have a means of escape identified and the fire is not between you and the escape route.
You have the proper extinguisher for the fire. For the home, select a multi-purpose extinguisher that can be used on several types of fire, such as those extinguishers labeled ‘A-B-C.’ It should be large enough to put out a small fire, but not so heavy that it is hard to handle.
To operate a fire extinguisher, remember the word PASS:
Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you, and release the locking mechanism.
Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly.
Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side.
Choose a fire extinguisher that carries the label of a recognized independent testing laboratory.
Read the instructions that come with the fire extinguisher and become familiar with its parts, operation, and maintenance. Local fire departments often offer hands-on fire extinguisher trainings.
If the fire does not go out after using one extinguisher, get out.                       
Know when to go. Fire extinguishers are one element of a fire response plan, but the primary element is safe escape. Every household should have a home fire escape plan and working smoke alarms.
For more information on how to make your home fire-safe, print the State Fire Marshal’s home fire safety checklist and escape grid. Tennesseans in need of a smoke alarm can also utilize the SFMO’s online alarm request form.

The Cannon County UT Extension Service announces the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program period has been extended from October 1st to November 1st.  Several changes have occurred in the program with the most significant change is the program timeline.  The annual application period has been moved from June 1-7 to a month long application period.  This new timeline benefits producers by providing longer time to apply for the program and allows for more dry days for building structures.
Reimbursement Deadline for livestock equipment is May 1st of 2017.  All other programs have a reimbursement deadline of September 1st 2017
Other changes include lifetime maximums for hay storage, commodity sheds and grain bins reduced from 4 reimbursements to 3 reimbursements.Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program Applications are now available.  Please drop by the Cannon County UT Extension office to pick one up or call 615-563-2554 for more information.