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Afternoon tea at the Gotten House
Photo by Susan Young
From left, Ruth Farris (standing), Kathy Nunnikhoven (sitting), Sarah Wright, Sharon Holland, Catherine Nass (in hat), participated in the Historical Society’s fund raiser, Afternoon Tea at The Bartlett Museum/Gotten House, 2969 Court Street. History and social etiquette pertaining to afternoon teas of yesteryear was served along with finger sandwiches, savories, desserts, and...
Local students attend preview day at UT Martin
Photo by Casey Curlin Scarbrough
Cousins, Madison Kerley, right, daughter of Rhonda Kerley of Eads, and Kayla Rush, left, daughter of Karen Rush of Bartlett, attended the University of Tennessee at Martin’s recent Fall Preview Day. Students had the opportunity to tour the UT Martin campus and meet with faculty and staff to learn about academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, housing...
Howell speaks at BNI meeting
Photo by Julie Ray
David Howell, owner of The Huntington Brand, promotional and law enforcement supplies, jokes that he made use of the ‘crime scene’ tape that he sells to law enforcement for Halloween. Howell was the highlighted speaker at the recent BNI meeting. BNI is a business networking organization comprised of professionals from a range of businesses. The organization creates partnerships...
Ellendale Honor Roll
Photo by Jackie PottsEllendale students raised $665.00 for the kids at Le Bonheur. Jim Jaggers and his crew, on their “Go Jim Go” ride came to our school to accept the check. Mrs. Browder, the school counselor, heads up this service project for our school every year. Parents, PTA members, teachers, staff, and students were all excited to see Jim Jaggers riding his bike up our drive and...
Mays rules against municipal school districts in 2013
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A 65-page ruling by U.S. District Judge Samuel “Hardy” Mays has enjoined municipal school districts from forming.
The historic ruling, released Tuesday evening, specifically called into question the constitutionality of a 2012 state law, Public Chapter 905, that allowed the formation of a new municipal school districts and school boards.
Mays agreed on the core argument...
Bolton makes the play-offs
Photo by Kevin Lewter/BigKphotos.com Bolton’s Sterling Sheppard is upended against Cordova Friday night. The Wildcats earned a playoff spot with a 23-6 thrashing of the Wolves. Bolton will play at Germantown Friday night to start the playoffs.
By Cheri Thacker
The Bolton Wildcats are play-off bound thanks to a 23-6 thrashing of the Cordova Wolves Friday night. Bolton, winner of three straight,...
Jones-Evans Wedding
Jones-Evans wedding
Mrs. Carol Price is pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of her daughter, Miss Jessica Lauren Jones, to Mr. Thomas Bennett Evans, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Evans, Sr. The bride is a graduate of Community High School in Unionville, TN and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood and Special Education from The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, where...
Panthers fall to Chiefs 51-20
Photo by Theron Malone Josh Hall follows Bartlett blockers in Friday night action versus Craigmont. The youthful Panthers closed their season with a 51-20 loss to the Chiefs.
By Cheri Thacker
Craigmont’s rushing game was too much for the youthful Bartlett Panthers to overcome as they fell 51-20 Friday night. Bartlett finished out the season with an overall record of 1-9 while the play-off bound...
Tigers maul Trojans 28-7 in season closer
Photo by Thomas Sellers Brance Draine of Arlington looks for running space against Millington Friday night. the Tigers closed their year with a 21-13 comeback victory.
By Thomas Sellers Jr.
Several Arlington Tigers had the Millington game to conclude the 2012 season marked on their schedule.
But after a 28-7 loss to the Bolton Wildcats the previous week, the contest against the Trojans had increased...
Lt. Rory Mack retires after 35 years
Photo by Julie Ray Mayor Keith McDonald presents Lieutenant Rory Mack a key to the city of Bartlett for his 35 years of service.
By Julie Ray
When Lieutenant Rory Mack came to the Bartlett Police Department 35 years ago as a patrol officer, it was at the insistence of his mother who was a court clerk in Germantown at the time and heard of the job opening. “I had just finished...
