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Gov. vetoes controversial Ag-Gag...

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam this week said he will veto HB 1191/SB 1248, more commonly known as the “Ag-Gag” Bill.
The bill would have, by restricting photography, made it a crime for whistleblowers to document and expose unethical and illegal activity in horse stables and at industrial agriculture facilities.

Fun, focus on college savings

Five bucks and some change will give Tennesseans access to some of the state’s best-known family-friendly attractions later this month.
Across the state, people can visit a minor league baseball game, a museum or zoo on May 29 for only $5.29 each. People can also register online to win prizes and perks that day.
It is all part of an effort to raise awareness about the Tennessee Treasury Department’s TNStars College Savings 529 Program, which offers families a low-cost way to save money for college expenses while receiving certain tax advantages.

Lady ‘Cats roll to district title

Championship games separate the good teams from the great ones. 

Thursday evening, it was the Oliver Springs Lady Bobcats that were destined for greatness with an impressive 8-1 win over the Coalfield Lady Jackets to win the District 4-A Softball Championship. 

Lady Jackets come up just short...

It’s hard to beat a good team three times in a season.

The Kingston Lady Jackets found out just how hard Thursday evening, as despite sweeping Stone Memorial in the regular season, the Lady Panthers ended Kingston’s season with a 2-1 victory in the District 4-AA Tournament at Alcoa.

OUT to LUNCH: Save room for...

Because we have always enjoyed the food, this is the third time I have written an “Out To Lunch” article about eating at this Ten Mile location.

It was called the Stone Cottage Inn in my June 2008 article. I wrote about it again in Oct. 2010, when it was the Pizza Factory.

It became Carter’s Restaurant, sometimes referred to as Carter’s Pizza Subs & Grill, in February 2011. This is the restaurant of our most recent adventure.

Finished business, Tigers...

By GOOSE LINDSAY

Jackets come up one game short...

By TYLER MANNING

Roane Newspapers

Bruce Robinette’s squad from Kingston fared well in the District 4-AA tournament, but ran out of gas in game four to be eliminated from play. 

Beasley property certified site...

National Wildlife Federation has designated the Rockwood property of Caleb Beasley as an official Certified Wildlife Habitat site.

The property attracts a variety of birds, butterflies and other local animals by providing a wildlife-friendly landscape.

NWF began the Certified Wildlife Habitat program in 1973, and has since certified almost 150,000 habitats nationwide.

Rockwood kids listen to Lorax

Teachers Tim Ensminger and Jessica Alred said taking care of the environment is one of the main focuses of the science clubs at Rockwood Middle and Rockwood High School.
That was evident on a recent Saturday morning when the students spruced up the recycle container that sits between the schools and planted a tree at the high school. 
“We’re here to help the earth,” junior Matthew Stamey said, “anything we can do at school and in the community to help make it more green and efficient is a good thing.”

Lady ‘Cats down Coalfield for...

The Lady Jackets ran into a vicious Bobcat Wednesday and her name was Courtney Jones. 

The sophomore led the Lady Bobcats to their first region title in school history as Oliver Springs defeated Coalfield 8-0 behind a six-hit shutout from Jones. The Oliver Springs win also gave head coach Matt Headden his 200th career win.

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