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SR-53 closure set for March 4

State officials met with the public last night to discuss the upcoming closure of Highway 53, detailing the severity of structural damage at Hurricane Branch. The project stems from a Saturday, …

PREVENTION — Members of the Clay County Anti-Drug Coalition Youth Sector and Clay County SADD meet with State Representative Kelly Keisling in Nashville to discuss legislative priorities.

Clay County youth advocate for prevention

More than 300 youth and adults gathered at the State Capitol today for the Prevention Alliance of Tennessee Prevention Day on the Hill. The day began at the Tennessee State Museum for a …

SONGWRITING COMPETITION — Trevor Daniel holds his first-place award after winning the Ink and Strings qualifying round at The Painted Pig in Celina.

Trevor Daniel wins Ink and Strings songwriting competition

Trevor Daniel took home the top prize at the "Ink and Strings" qualifying round for Tennessee Songwriters Week held recently at The Painted Pig. The competition, a collaborative effort between …

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Ben Gerard Gates, 70 Dec. 25, 1954 ~ June 16

Ben Gerard Gates, 70 Dec. 25, 1954 ~ June 16 Ben Gerard Gates, 70, of Celina, passed away Monday, June 16, at his residence in Celina. He was born December 25, 1954, in Detroit, Mich., to Everett …

Virginia Vera Ballentine Cook, 102 April 4, 1923 ~ June 17

Virginia Vera Ballentine Cook, 102 April 4, 1923 ~ June 17 Virginia Vera Ballentine Cook, 102, was born on April 4, 1923, in Indiana, and she passed away on June 17, at her residence in Celina. Ms. …

Bengie Dean Strong, 65 July 3, 1959 ~ May 18

Bengie Dean Strong, 65 July 3, 1959 ~ May 18 Bengie Dean Strong was born July 3, 1959, in Clay County, and she passed away on Sunday, May 18, at Celina Health and Rehab in Celina at the age of 65. …

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