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Jim Prince Award Presented

Posted on June 12, 2013 at 8:46 am

At the Friends of South Cumberland annual meeting held June 8, Eric Dempsey of Gruetli-Laager was presented with the prestigious Jim Prince Award for outstanding service to the South Cumberland State Park and the FSC. A longtime board member, Dempsey serves as web designer and webmaster for the FSC website, which has 1500 subscribed members. He is also a gifted photographer and videographer, and his outstanding images of the park

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Recent scam targets seniors

Posted on June 12, 2013 at 8:52 am

 Tennessee seniors and persons with disabilities need to be aware of a potential scam involving recorded phone calls promising free or low cost personal emergency or medical alert systems. “The purpose of these calls is to possibly gain access to credit card or other sensitive information” said Jim Shulman, Executive Director of the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability. “This information should never be given out over the phone to

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  • From The Grundy County Food Bank

    Posted on June 12, 2013 at 8:51 am

    The new “circle” format at the Grundy County Food Bank in Tracy City seems to be working great for everyone. Recipients now have choices of several of the products and due to our new hours we can serve everyone quicker. The Food Bank is open each and every Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Recipients can only come once each and every month.  It’s important to note that only one pickup per household

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  • TDOT and THP prepare for Bonnaroo traffic

    Posted on June 12, 2013 at 8:47 am

    For over a decade, the Middle Tennessee city of Manchester in Coffee County has hosted one of the most popular live music events in the country – the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The festival is a four-day, multi-stage music festival held on a 700-acre farm. Thousands of people from all over the country make the yearly trip to attend the festival, and Manchester becomes their temporary home for several days

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Sports

Fishing day is a success!

Posted on June 12, 2013 at 8:49 am

Hunter Anderson, Jay Dee Anderson, and Dillon Meeks caught three Rock Fish at Tim’s Ford Lake recently.

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  • GCHS Bass Closes Season

    Posted on June 4, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    GCHS Bass Team

    The Grundy County High School Bass Fishing Team closed out their season Saturday fishing in the Student Angler Federation Tennessee High School Championship on Nickajack Lake. Grundy had seven boats in the field of 70 and made a strong showing with all boats turning in fish. Dalton Summers and Tyler Akin were the top finishers for the GCHS Bass Team finishing fourth with a five fish limit for 14 pounds

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  • Fishing State Championship

    Posted on May 28, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    The Bass Federation (TBF), in partnership with FLW is excited to host the 2013 Student Angler Federation (SAF) Tennessee High School Fishing State Championship on Saturday, June 1. The event will be held on Nickajack Lake in the town of Kimball, with launch and weigh-in at Shellmound Park in Jasper. The state championship is a two-person team event for students in grades 9-12. Registration for anglers and their “coach,” who

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Lifestyles

Hotel safety tips for travelers

Posted on June 12, 2013 at 9:02 am

As the school year comes to a close, many Tennesseans are turning their attention to family vacation plans. The State Fire Marshal’s Office asks that you remember to incorporate fire safety into travel plans before hitting the road for your summer retreat. “Hotels and motels become a home away from home for travelers, so it is important to become familiar with new surroundings and to have a plan in place

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  • 2013-2014 GCHS Dress Code

    Posted on June 12, 2013 at 8:59 am

    1.   All clothing must be clean, appropriate for school, and size appropriate.  Inappropriate logos are not allowed. Inappropriate logos include, but are not necessarily limited to: a. Discrimination against any individual or group; b. Promotion of violation of school rules; c. Depiction of the use of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol; and d. Encouragement of violence, gang/cult affiliations, and the use of weapons or intimidation. 2.   Skirts and dresses shall be knee

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  • Fishing day is a success!

    Posted on June 12, 2013 at 8:49 am

    Hunter Anderson, Jay Dee Anderson, and Dillon Meeks caught three Rock Fish at Tim’s Ford Lake recently.

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Entertainment

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Alma Mater Theater

Posted on June 11, 2013 at 4:11 pm

SUPERMAN MAN OF STEEL Rated PG-13 2 Hour 23 minutes  June 14, 15, 16, and 17  Fri. & Sat. 7pm and  Sunday 3pm NOW OPEN ON MONDAYS AT 7:00pm 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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