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The Turning of the Pig, the annual fundraiser for the Greenbrier band program, is tomorrow from 5 to 9 p.m. next to City Hall, 590 W. College St.  Band Booster President Blake Houchin, says cooks will begin firing up the barbecue pits on-site todayto be ready for the eager eaters Saturday. Boosters will continue selling pork by the pound on Sunday, July 4, starting around 6 a.m. until supplies run out.

The Robertson County Players are gearing up to perform Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias.  The production, directed by Danny Atchley and Connie Smith, will be performed between July 9-11 and from July 16-18 at the Springfield Middle School Historic Auditorium, 715 5th Ave. West. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $15 in advance for adults and $10 for children at www.robertsoncountyplayers.org.

Automotive parts manufacturer Martinrea plans to expand its operations in Robertson County, investing $40 million and creating 97 new jobs.  The company will upgrade its large presses, add additional robots and welding cells and add 30,000 square feet to its existing Springfield facility on Fabco Dr.

As of July 1, the Tennessee National Guard has helped administer over 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations throughout Tennessee since Operation Warp Speed began. Tennessee’s Soldiers and Airmen have been working alongside the Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, and various other agencies playing a vital role in planning and immunizing the citizens of Tennessee when the vaccine became available last November..

Clarksville’s 2021 budget is being approved.  The Clarksville City Council signed off on the budget yesterday, including a 20-cent property tax increase.  The budget also includes what’s being called an ambitious infrastructure plan.  The property tax increase is expected to pay for the infrastructure plan.

The additional weekly federal unemployment payments are ending in Tennessee.  Saturday marks the conclusion of the 300-dollars in additional payments, which started during the height of the coronavirus pandemic.  Republican leaders say there are many job openings but not enough people applying, so it’s time to end the extra payments.  Democrats believe putting money in people’s pockets helps the state’s economy.