Buck Creek St Jude Trail Ride huge success
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Buck Creek St Jude Trail Ride huge success

The 21st annual St. Jude Trail Ride kicked of Thursday, September 26 with a parade from Weaver Farms to Alamo. As the weekend unfolded, approximately 1,000 people attended events at Weaver Farms in support of St. Jude Events Thursday evening included goat roping and music by Theron Gean and The Cowboys on the live stage….

MyRide to launch Crockett County in early November
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MyRide to launch Crockett County in early November

A new transportation service for people age 60 and older is set to start operations in Crockett County in early November.  MyRide Northwest Tennessee is a subscription service that will operate with private vehicles driven by volunteers to carry older residents in Crockett County from their homes to stores, businesses, doctor’s appointments and other locations….

Gadsden Elementary announces top three sellers for playground fundraiser
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Gadsden Elementary announces top three sellers for playground fundraiser

During morning announcements on Tuesday, October 22, Gadsden Elementary School students started their day with some excitement as awards were given to students for helping fundraise for new playground equipment. Students sold 1180 Sonic cards to help revitalize their playground and replace old equipment. The student body raised approximately $4,800 for their playground improvements and…

Governor Lee sees local technical education as a model for other schools
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Governor Lee sees local technical education as a model for other schools

Governor Bill Lee toured Crockett County High School (CCHS) and visited many of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms. CCHS was just one of many stops throughout Tennessee as Governor Lee explored classrooms and school programs that offer value to students. During his visit at the school, he observed students working in the greenhouse,…

County Leaders Honored at the Crockett County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
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County Leaders Honored at the Crockett County NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet

Under the leadership of Branch President, Reverend Dr. Lenwood Reed, some 220 people across Crockett and other counties in Tennessee, were present, on Saturday, October 26 at the Crockett County National Guard Armory for the Crockett County National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Freedom Fund Banquet. Using the theme “Change Moments into…

Eagle Scout project revitalizes local fire station
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Eagle Scout project revitalizes local fire station

Despite the rain, boy scouts from Alamo Troop 53 helped their fellow scout, Wesley Franks, complete his eagle scout project over the weekend. Wesleys’ father, Cliff Franks, is a volunteer fire fighter with the Frog Jump fire department which has allowed for Wesley to spend time around the fire station. In his time there, he…