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Posted by Kim Swindell Wood | November 11, 2019 12:50 pm
By Rachel Auberger
Col. Ben Welch, born and raised on Bon Air Mountain, was inducted into the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame, on Nov. 2, 2019, during the association’s annual gala in front of over 450 people, including close friends and family.
“I was overwhelmed to be involved in something like this,” Welch said about receiving the honor. “I had been to the gala several times before, and it was always an honor to rub shoulders with Hall of Famers, but I never thought I would be one of them.”
In fact, when he first received the letter informing him of his selection as one of 2019’s inductees, … CONTINUED
Posted by Kim Swindell Wood | November 11, 2019 12:42 pm
By Rachel Auberger
Clyde Stacy Warrington is the recipient of six Purple Hearts, but, at almost 88 years old, he insists that it’s really nothing to get excited about.
Warrington, who was born on a Menominee Indian reservation, in Wisconsin, left home at the age of 12 to make his way, alone, to his grandparents’ home, in Sparta. But life wasn’t as good here as he hoped it would be. He wasn’t able to attend school as he didn’t have a birth certificate or proof that he was actually supposed to be in Sparta. He picked up work on farms around the county and began living with different … CONTINUED
Posted by Kim Swindell Wood | November 11, 2019 12:36 pm
Posted by Kim Swindell Wood | November 11, 2019 12:18 pm
Photos circa 2004 – on the first leg of their journey as they were deployed as part of Operation: Iraqi Freedom
Posted by Kim Swindell Wood | November 11, 2019 11:51 am
Originally published June 2008
A man who served 1950-1966 as White County Court Clerk and several years as mayor of Doyle passed away early Monday morning after an extended illness.
Gerald Bryan Wallace, 83, of Doyle, was well known throughout White County and a familiar face at many of the restaurants where he loved to “hold court” with his many friends and neighbors.
Wallace, who survived the horrible perils as a prisoner of war during World War II, became a role model of hope for other soldier amputees.
It is difficult to synopsize a man’s life in such a small space. However, the following story, which was originally … CONTINUED
Posted by Kim Swindell Wood | November 11, 2019 11:48 am
Originally published in January 2003
Few battles in the history of international warfare have the enduring legacy that is reserved for the Battle of the Bulge.
Perhaps it is the severe brutality resulting from two days of grueling combat that gives this epic battle a special mention in the archives of WWII history.
Or, maybe it was the momentum toward Allied victory this battle seemed to spark.
Whatever the reason, poll Americans from all generations and almost everyone has heard of the Battle of the Bulge.
Likewise, ask most residents of White County if they are familiar with Dr. Charles Mitchell and the answer is he is just … CONTINUED
Posted by Kim Swindell Wood | November 11, 2019 8:39 am
Jared Angus Farm, Sparta, which is owned by David Jerad and Trey Jared, is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 19 million registered Angus.
The Association records ancestral information and keeps production records and genomic data on individual animals to develop industry-leading selection tools for its members. The programs and services of the Association and its entities — Angus Genetics Inc., Angus … CONTINUED
Posted by Kim Swindell Wood | November 11, 2019 8:34 am
A holiday classic is coming to the Cookeville Performing Arts Center stage: Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.”
The one-man show, presented by professional storyteller Tim Lowry of South Carolina, will take place Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.
“Taking the opportunity to relax and enjoy festive Christmas cheer with friends and family is so important when faced with a busy holiday schedule,” Beth Thompson, Cookeville museums manager, said. “‘A Christmas Carol’ really helps to remind us that Christmas is about friends, family and love.”
Lowry is no stranger to Cookeville, as he was the headlining storyteller during Storyfest in the Park in 2018. For … CONTINUED
Posted by Kim Swindell Wood | November 11, 2019 8:28 am
The 2019 statewide muzzleloader/archery season for deer opened, in Tennessee, on Nov. 9 and continues through Nov. 22 in all of Tennessee’s deer hunting units, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The opening of muzzleloader season in the state has a permanent opening date of the third Saturday before Thanksgiving.
For Unit CWD only in addition to muzzleloader, gun season will open on Nov. 9. The newly-created Unit CWD in the southwestern portion of the state was established after the confirmation of chronic wasting disease (CWD) last December.
Muzzleloading firearms are defined as those firearms which are incapable of being loaded from the breech. Muzzleloading firearms of … CONTINUED
Posted by Kim Swindell Wood | November 11, 2019 8:23 am
Posted by Kim Swindell Wood | November 11, 2019 8:12 am
Despite the cooler temperatures, mosquitoes are still active in Tennessee. The state veterinarian is confirming a case of mosquito-borne West Nile virus (WNV) in a horse in Robertson County.
Mosquitoes transmit WNV. Sick horses cannot directly infect humans or other horses.
Symptoms in horses may include fever, weakness, loss of appetite, or convulsions. The illness can cause lasting effects and, in some cases, can be fatal. The horse in Robertson County did not survive.
“West Nile virus is a devastating, and often deadly, illness for horses,” State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Beaty said. “However, the vaccine for WNV is highly effective. Appropriate vaccinations will safeguard the health of your … CONTINUED
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