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FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: East Robertson vs Westmoreland Greebrier is at Pearl Cohn Jo Byrns plays Cascade White  House takes on Stewart County Springfield and White House Heritage of the week offf The president of the executive committee of the Southern Baptist Convention -- Ronnie Floyd -- has resigned amid an investigation into sexual abuse among its network of churches.  Floyd submitted his resignation letter to members of the executive committee […]

Remember that it’s time to dump your junk.  The second of two planned citywide junk collection pickups for 2021 is underway in f Springfield and runs through Friday, Oct. 29. This service is provided in addition to, and not a replacement of, a resident’s household and brush collection and can get rid of items that cannot be disposed of with household trash, such as mattresses, furniture, and other larger items. […]

State officials are warning residents in Robertsom ans surrounding counties about an increase in counterfeit pills, Although they look like popular pharmaceuticals they may contain other substances, including fentanyl.  The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reports half of the oxycodone pills the agency submits as evidence contains fentanyl and not oxycodone.  They caution that if someone buys pills on the street in Tennessee, they're gambling with their life. Gasoline prices in […]

The Monday recap of Friday Night Lights Greenbrier 31                Creek Wood 0 Cascade 22                    Jo Byrns 14 Beech 31                         Springfield 17 White House 21            Fairview 14 Waverly Central 42      White House-Heritage 7 (Source Max Preps) Governor Bill Lee and state education leaders say they plan to review the funding formula for Tennessee's K-through-12 schools.  Lee and State Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn say they'll be seeking input from school leaders, families […]

The Tennessee Wildlife Federation is offering Robertson County Sportsmen and women free virtual online classes. Hunting and Fishing Academy classes are carried year-round, revolving around seasonal topics. They provide instructions and basics for beginners and are a good refresher course for veterans.  There are two classes this month, Trot line and jug fishing on the 14th and  Introduction to muzzleloading on the 19th.  More info at tnwf.org/virtual (Source Robertson County […]

 There are over 31-hundred new coronavirus cases in Tennessee.  The Tennessee Department of Health reported the new cases yesterday, bringing the total since the outbreak began to over one-million-244-thousand.  Over 40 additional COVID-19-related deaths were also reported, with the total number standing at more than 15-thousand-400.  There are over 21-hundred COVID-19 hospitalizations in Tennessee.(Source Tennessee Department of Health) Robertson County Hunters can help fill a great need by donating venison […]