Americans for Limited Government President Bill Wilson today called upon Congressman Bart Gordon, one of seven House Democrats that sits on the House Energy and Commerce committee who signed a Blue Dog Democrat coalition letter against proposed government-run health care legislation, to “hold his ground to help stop the nationalization of the health care system by Barack Obama.”
WASHINGTON – This week the U.S. House will take an important step towards reducing federal spending by passing H.R. 2920, the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act (“PAYGO”). This legislation re-establishes the principle responsible for budget surpluses at the end of the 1990s, which required that any new spending by Congress be offset with a reduction in existing spending.
Tyler Young just made his dreams come true for a second time. The 16-year-old dirt bike racer has qualified for the largest amateur motorcross race in the world, the 28th Annual Air Nautiques/AMA Amateur National Motorcross Championships at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Tyler took on over 20,000 hopefuls from across America to earn one of just 1386 qualifying positions.
The Cannon County High School Football Team held a car show Saturday on the Square. Shown are some of the cars which participated.
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) will hold a commodities distribution for Cannon County on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Cannon County Community Center located at the Fairgrounds.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mazle Lee Phillips Reed Gannon, 76, will be held Wednesday, July 22 at the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Rannie Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery with Woodbury Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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The annual Hunter Safety Education Class will be held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, August 24, 25, 27 and 28 at the Auburntown Community Center from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
The work of over 80 craft artisans will be available for purchase as The White Oak Craft Fair returns for its 20th year, offering something of interest for everybody who delights in items and products that are individually designed and hand crafted.
Evan Sharp, a senior at Cannon County High School, signed a scholarship with Cumberland University on June 26th. Sharp finished the year with a 5-3 record, 90 strikeouts, 26 walks in 55 2/3 innings.
Together with their families, Shannon Marie Brown and Kyle Harris Patrick joyfully announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage.
Shannon is the daughter of Mike and Donna Brown of Murfreesboro, TN and Sandra Brown of Lafayette, TN.
Kyle is a graduate of Cannon Co. High School and is currently attending Middle TN. State University in Murfreesboro.
The Cannon County 9-10 year old All-Star Team played in the Tennessee Youth Baseball Association (TYBA) State Championship Tournament this past weekend and took home the Grand Championship Trophy.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting Driver License and/or Sobriety Checkpoints Friday, July 24, 2009 on State Routes 53, 64, and 146 in Cannon County.
Graveside services for Mrs. Jill Powell Nichols, 54, were held Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Oak Grove Cemetery in Warren County with Bro. Bobby Nichols officiating. Woodbury Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jewel Lee Barbura, 95 of Nashville were held Sunday, July 19, 2009 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Friel officiating. Burial was in Thyatira Cemetery with Woodbury Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Memorial services were held at Lakeside Baptist Church for Wanda Sue Bosarger, 54, of Hattisburg, Mississippi, who died June 30, 2009 at her home. Burial was in McLaurin Cemetery. Mrs. Bosarge was co-owner of 49 Flea Market and a member of Lakeside Baptist Church.
Kimberly Michelle Ridinger, 34 of Murfreesboro died Sunday July 12, 2009. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. Memorial service was held Saturday July 18, 2009 at New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro with Michael Murray will officiating.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO COLE GEORGE for being chosen "Player of the Week" at David Lipsomb's Basketball Camp. His team, the Bisons, went undefeated for the week.
Cannon County High School Golf Coach Ronny Burks announced the team will hold tryouts for this year’s fall Golf Team on Thursday, July 16 at WillowBrook Golf Club in
Manchester. Those interested need to be at the course at 2:00 P.M. ready to play. You should bring your own clubs and appropriate golf attire. For further information contact Ronny Burks at 563-5818.
11 talented boys have been chosen as the minor league 2009 all-stars. They have been traveling to various locations participating in all-star tournaments. The first was the Shelbyville summer slam 2009 tournament where they finished in 2nd place. The second was at the Buchanan Invitational where they also finished 2nd. July 10 - 12 they will also be participating in the TYBA state tournament in Murfreesboro.
Parents and coaches are proud to call the Red Sox the Minor League Season and Tournament Champions for the 2009 Cannon County Dixie Youth Baseball Season. Season record was 17-1 and Tournament record was 2-0.
DeKalb Telephone Cooperative (d/b/a DTC Communications) will host its annual meeting on Sept. 26, 2009, at the DeKalb County Fairgrounds in Alexandria. Directors will be elected in three exchanges, including the Alexandria (529), Liberty (536), and Smithville (215/597) exchanges.
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