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  • Joined: February 25, 2026
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Savage Gulf State Park development update

The Beersheba Springs Historical Society is hosting an event Saturday, May 23, at 4 p.m. to share an update on the Savage Gulf State Park development project. Join park manager, Aaron Reid, to learn the most current plans and see renderings and also learn about other park activities including land acquisitions, trail projects, and resource management initiatives.

Roy Leiford Lester, Sr., 79

Roy Leiford Lester Sr., 79, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 27, 2026. He was born in Pisgah AL on Dec. 8, 1946, to the late Grady Burton Lester Jr. and Maggie Ruth Pemberton Lester. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Billy Ray Lester.

Anna Carol Lester, 80

Mrs. Anna Carol Lester, age 80, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, April 30, 2026. She was born in Pelham on Dec. 3, 1945, to the late Madison Monroe Adams, Jr., and the late Wynona Louise Hamilton Adams. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Lester, Sr.; brother, Bobby Ray Adams; sisters, Patricia Ruth Adams and Mary Louise Adams Brawley; and nephew, “Sammy” Brawley.

UDC Chapter honors Confederate Memorial Day

April 26 is Confederate Memorial Day in Tennessee. Members of the Kirby-Smith Chapter 327 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) hosted a service at the Tullahoma Confederate Cemetery. Chapter President Ginger Delius presided over the event. Rebecca Odell, historian, placed a wreath at the monument that honors the Confederate dead. Syble Throneberry, memorial chairman, posted the First National Flag of the Confederacy. The monument was erected in 1964 by the Tullahoma Civil War Commission. Four hundred and seven soldiers have been identified. The first recorded interment was in November 1862.

Shoot the messenger

This job is not an easy one. If you’ve never been in newspaper journalism, specifically in the capacity of covering the news, you likely have no idea just how difficult it can be.

This, That, and The Other

Hey neighbors! You know Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and Momma isn’t cooking. Around here, that usually means one thing—you’d better have a plan. Several of our local restaurants will be open, which is likely your easiest option. Or you can do like we do—fire up the grill, bring something in, and keep it simple. My crew is coming down from Fentress County for the day, and I’m counting the minutes. Time together feels a little more sacred these days, and I don’t take that lightly. There are more wonderful mothers in this community than I could ever name, but you know who you are—thank you for raising such good, grounded people. And while we’re talking about folks who’ve made a lasting impact, I want to tip my hat to Eugene Parson on his retirement after 50 years with Tennessee State Parks, including so many of those years right here on the South Cumberland. He’s been that steady, friendly presence generations of visitors have come to know, and his kind of service won’t soon be forgotten.

Helpers event this Saturday

On May 9, The Little-Partin Center will host the Grundy Festival of Helpers, a vibrant, community- centered gathering that shines a light on the people and organizations working every day to support, uplift, and strengthen the region. Held in partnership with American Revival, the festival will serve as both a celebration and a call to action—bringing neighbors together around shared values of care, connection, and collective impact.