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Local Soldier Returns From Afghanistan

Local Soldier Returns From Afghanistan

By Joy Caldwell | Posted on February 1, 2012 at 4:19 pm

U.S. Army SPC Tanner D. Hankins received a warm welcome home last Saturday in Monteagle by his family and friends, after serving a 10-month deployment in Afghanistan. SPC Hankins is now on official leave from Fort Knox. SPC Hankins served for 2 years as a volunteer firefighter with the Monteagle Fire Department before joining the military. The Monteagle Fire Department met Hankins and escorted him from the interstate exit through town

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Arrest Reports Jan. 10-23

By Staff Reports | Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:42 am

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office arrest reports for January 10 to January 23 included: January 10: Stephanie Dooley – driving on suspended license; introduction of contraband into penal institution; possession schedule III; and possession of schedule IV January 11: Wendell Fults – assault Daniel K Morrison – Domestic assault; assault January 14: Stephen Campbell – reckless endangerment, two counts; disorderly conduct; resisting arrest; intent to go armed; and domestic assault

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  • Arrest Report 12/19 – 1/1

    By Staff Reports | Posted on January 4, 2012 at 10:46 am

    Grundy County Sheriffs Office arrest reports for December 19 through January 1 include: December 19: Charles Dwayne Layne – violation of probation Bobby Collins – domestic assault (2 counts) – aggravated domestic assault December 20: Katrina Needham – First offence driving on a suspended license Dexter Ledford – Violation of probation December 22: Jonathan Bryant Alban – capias December 24: Paul JR Marlowe – domestic assault- vandalism December 25: Jimmy

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  • Closing Of Marion County Truss Bridge On Hwy 41

    By Staff Reports | Posted on January 4, 2012 at 10:36 am

    Beginning Monday, January 9, 2012, Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will close the Marion County truss bridge on U.S. Hwy. 41 over the Tennessee River at Nickajack Lake to all traffic until the new adjacent bridge currently under construction is completed. Original plans called for the truss bridge to remain open as the new multi-span steel plate girder bridge was built, but unforeseen circumstances have made it advisable

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Sports

Jacket Men Pound Marion County 75-53

By Joy Caldwell | Posted on February 1, 2012 at 4:11 pm

The Grundy basketball teams got in a lot of action over the last week. Some of the results were good and some were not but the best of the week was the Yellow Jacket men spanking Marion County Saturday night in Jasper. The guys got another win as well downing South Pittsburg. The Lady Jackets picked up three wins but suffered a devastating loss to Sequatchie County that puts the

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  • Lady Jackets Drop First District Game

    By Staff Reports | Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:21 am

    By: David Lowrie, Sports Correspondent It wasn’t the best of weeks for the Grundy hoopsters as the Lady Jackets suffered their first district loss and the men continue to struggle losing two more games. The teams are in their final run before the district tournament and will see a lot of action over the next three weeks. They have to make their final tune-ups now to be ready for tournament

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  • Big 8 Round Up

    By Staff Reports | Posted on January 25, 2012 at 10:20 am

    By: David Lowrie, Sports Correspondent Deadline for Big 8 results to be turned in to the Grundy County Herald is noon on Mondays. Big 8 home teams are responsible for turning in results. Only results with full information for both teams will be published. This includes individual scoring for both teams and first and last names of those players. Report sheets are available at the Herald office or by contacting

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Lifestyles

Animal Alliance South Cumberland

By Joy Caldwell | Posted on February 3, 2012 at 9:30 am

Attention:   If you have a dog that weighs 40 pounds or more, we have funding to help you get your dog fixed. Even better news, you don’t have to be on social security, unemployment, or public assistance to qualify.  Call 931-235-9006 for details and make an appointment today. Animal Alliance South Cumberland is offering “BIG” discounts off the cost of a spay or neuter surgery for owned dogs (40 pounds

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  • Country Music News

    By Joy Caldwell | Posted on February 3, 2012 at 9:24 am

    Go to www.countryweekly.com/dustinlynch and check out the up and coming country music star Dustin Lynch. He is a resident of Tullahoma, TN and is slowing climbing the charts with his new hit single “Cowboys and Angels.” Grundy County resident Jake Caldwell also plays drums for Dustin. Check out grundycountyherald.com for the latest tour schedules and news from the road.

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  • Country Music News

    By Joy Caldwell | Posted on February 1, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Go to www.countryweekly.com/dustinlynch and check out the up and coming country music star Dustin Lynch. He is a resident of Tullahoma, TN and is slowing climbing the charts with his new hit single “Cowboys and Angels.” Grundy County resident Jake Caldwell also plays drums for Dustin. Check out grundycountyherald.com for the latest tour schedules and news from the road.

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Entertainment

Alma Mater Theater

By Staff Reports | Posted on December 12, 2011 at 4:11 pm

WAR HORSE Rated PG  2hr 13 mins February 3, 4, and 5 Fri. & Sat. 7pm  Sunday 3pm Ticket Prices: $6 Adult, $5 Children Tickets go on sale at 6:30pm For more information Call: 592-8222 or go to www.tracycitytheater.com

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  • Horoscopes-1/12/12

    By Staff Reports | Posted on December 12, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    AQUARIUS (Jan 20– Feb 18): A seemingly simple task turns out to be much harder than you had anticipated — so see if you can peel it back into its component parts and tackle them one at a time. Things are sure to pick up soon.   PISCES (Feb 19 – March 20): You’re having fun and chilling with your best people today — go with it and let your

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