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The unnamed gospel band, dubbed "Blue Shirt Group" for the night by Jerry Monds. L-R: Titus Carter, Tim Rush, Joe Carter, and Ethan Shrum sing with Zach West on the piano.
Macon Singers sing into spring
The Macon Singers celebrated their third year in Macon County with a 3rd annual Spring Sing Thursday night. The event was held at MCHS auditorium, and featured opening numbers from local band Kinship, and an as-yet-unnamed gospel quintet. The Macon Singers performed a gospel-heavy set with favorites like “Amazing Grace” (crossed with Pachelbel’s Canon) and Down to the River to Pray. Members of the Macon Singers are a follows: Jerry Mond...
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Scenes of Central’s American Idol showdown
Central Elementary School hosted a “Jr. American Idol” on Thursday, May 23. Teachers acted as hosts and judges, and parents, friends, and grandparents came to watch the fun.
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200 students complete real-life simulation
On May 13, 2013, approximately 200 7th graders at Macon County Junior High participated in a UT Extension program called “On My Own.” This program is a hands-on, real-life simulation that gives young people the opportunity to experience their futures in a fun and exciting way. They are encouraged to make healthy and wise lifestyle choices similar to those adults face on a daily basis. Participants assume they are 25 years old and are the pr...
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Lost beagle
Chloe, adult tricolored beagle, lost on 5/7/13 from her farm in Frog Pond/Liberty area. She had pink collar with “Chloe” and her home phone number. Reward for her safe return. Please contact Julie at jumoore555@gmail.com or call 666-9854.
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Cookeville Summer Sweetheart Pageant to benefit cancer survivor
With one of her best friends battling a life-threatening disease, a Putnam County native is organizing a special youth beauty pageant to raise money to help cover medical costs. The 2013 Summer Sweetheart Pageant, an event to benefit Angie Stone of Monterey, will be held Saturday, June 8th, in the Highlands Ballroom of the Clarion Inn, 970 South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN. The pageant is organized by Shannon Hayes, a native of Cookevi...
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Public service announcement
Do you want to make a difference? Are you concerned about the needs of older people? Can you work with all types of people? Do you like to follow problems through to resolution? Be an ombudsman volunteer. Aging Services for the Upper Cumberland, Inc. is looking for people who are empathetic, diplomatic, and skilled communicators to be volunteer Ombudsmen. As a volunteer ombudsman, you will be assigned to a specific long-term car...
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Anthony Abbott, of Lafayette, TN, recently graduated from the Automotive Technology program at the Tennessee Technology Center at Hartsville. He received an Automotive Technician diploma. Mr. Abbott is currently employed with Firestone in Gallatin, TN.
TTC Hartsville announces 2013 graduates
Not pictured: Brandy Reid, of Lafayette, TN, recently graduated from the Business Systems Technology program at the Tennessee Technology Center at Hartsville. She received a Medical Administrative Assistant with Insurance and Coding Emphasis diploma. Ms. Reid is currently self-employed. Vanessa Sugar, of Lafayette, TN, recently graduated from the Cosmetology program at the Tennessee Technology Center at Hartsville. She received a Cosmetol...
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Morgan birth
Nathan and Brittney Morgan, of Murfreesboro, would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Riley June Morgan. Born March 26th, weighing 7 lbs, 7 oz. Grandparents are Donnie and Annette Morgan of Lafayette; and Eric and Rebecca Stuart of Murfreesboro; Great Grandparent, Frances Cook of Lafayette.
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Trio, including Garian Trent, Cameron Duncan and Jake Partin, danced to the Cha Cha Slide.
LES puts on talent show
Kelly Rich Reporter
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Bobby Bransford - 40 years - Macon County Junior High School Principal
Ten retire from Macon County Schools
Ten essential figures in the Macon County school system are retiring this year. Of these, two have served as school principals, one has been personally instrumental in providing Smartboards and other state-of-the-art technology in all Macon classrooms, one has served in a major administrative position, and served in the past as teacher, principal, and coach, five served as teachers until their retirement, and one was a county wide school psyc...
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Nick Burgett enjoys participating in the annual Hwy 52 Yard Sale as he unloads of some of the items he had on display outside his home on Hwy 52. Nick has participated in the event for 12 years.
Hwy 52 Yard Sale brings people together in Macon County
Kelly Rich Reporter
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Students pass LiFE finance exam
A large group of MCHS Personal Finance students recently passed Citizens Bank’s LiFE Program. Mrs. Gose, Mrs. Hix, and Mr. Williston are also pictured. The Life Program is a 10-module computer course that Citizens Bank purchased for both of Macon high schools, to assist in the Personal Finance classes. The graduates of this program will be eligible for a scholarship and are now certified in Personal Finance. They were treated to donuts and ...
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MCJHS Junior Interact Club members, L-R: Back Row, Susan Fitzgerald, sponsor, Mei Walrond, Ethan Reid, Hailey Brewer, Phoebe Burrow, Madison Evetts, Audrey Howser, sponsor. Front Row, L to R: MaKenzie Mercer, Kayla Stafford, Maggie Wooten, Lydia Doss.
Rotary Club activity
At last week’s Rotary Club meeting Mike Whittemore and Brenda Coley auctioned off items to help support the Rotary Golf Tournament, which was held Sat., May 18. The Macon County Junior High Junior Interact Club also attended the meeting and presented their yearly activity report to the club. The Rotary club is a service organization devoted to various projects supporting the community-at-large, including Makin’ Macon Fit, the Macon County ...
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Chase Carter accepts the Macon County Education Foundation scholarship from Representative George McCrary.
RBS Senior Awards Night held
The Red Boiling Springs Class of 2013 held its Senior Awards night this past Tuesday, May 14, 2013. During the night attendees were treated to a presentation of awards and scholarships, class history of the class of 2013, class wills, class gifts, and class prophecies. The night concluded with a memory DVD of the class of 2013 over the past 13 years. Awards/Scholarships presented during the night: Macon County Education Foundation Schol...
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Ruede and Powell win RBS Lions Club Award
In addition to the scholarship the RBS Lions Club gave at awards night, the club went on to have the students of RBS Elementary, Jr. High, and High School nominate via an essay submission their favorite educator or support staff personnel for an additional award. We believe the students are where they are today due to the support and hard work of all the personnel that make up the education system here in Red Boiling Springs! This year’s wi...
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