MRC’s ‘Fantasticks’ opens at the Manchester Arts Center

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BeLinda Ivins THE FANTASTICKS started out a crowd-pleaser and ended up the longest-running musical of all time, with an unprecedented 42-year New York run. A girl and boy who live in neighboring houses fall in love despite their parents’ feud. Spring is the perfect season for this delightful musical about falling in love, growing up, [...]

Welcome spring, finally

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chris martin chrismartin37@yahoo.com   Spring began on March 20, and when that date was approaching, I was waiting on it with breathless anticipation. I do not like winter, and when it goes away, it is like being released from an odd form of prison. I feel that way for a number of reasons, but I [...]

Rocket Pride student of the week

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dana morris principal Westwood Middle School proudly recognizes sixth grader Hunter Lain in the Rocket Pride Spotlight this week.  Hunter is the son of Dewayne Kilgore and Tina Lain.  He was recommended for recognition by Westwood Middle School Teacher, Sarah Greer.  Mrs. Greer describes her student as outgoing, eager, and compassionate.  She adds, “Hunter is [...]

Coffee County FBLA presents $5k check to Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition

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CCHS FBLA Throughout this past fall, FBLA members, officers, and advisors, along with special volunteers, spent many hours organizing the “I WEAR PINK FOR…” event.  FBLA members sold t-shirts and Otis Spunkmeyer breast cancer cookies, developed a pink ribbon wall in honor of survivors and victims of breast cancer, and hosted a “pink out” game [...]

Prices zooming up

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chris martin chrismartin37@yahoo.com Since the beginning of the year, gas prices have risen about 50 cents a gallon, and it is hard to understand why. When researching the matter, the increase is primarily being linked to rises in the cost of oil.

Rocket Pride student of the week

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dana morris principal Westwood Middle School proudly recognizes sixth grader Shelby Wilkinson with Rocket Pride Spotlight recognition.  She is the daughter of Michael Wilkinson.

Burgess Falls to offer popular junior ranger day camps during spring break

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press release Burgess Falls State Park has extended its award-winning Junior Ranger Day Camps program by offering two spring break camps, designed for children ages 5-12. The Junior Ranger Spring Break Program will be held 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 4-5 for Putnam County students and March 25-26 for White County students.

Motlow College faculty art exhibit open until Feb. 22

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Motlow College A dynamic textured canvas of multi-colored trees, paintings in oil and watercolor, and a multi-media three-dimensional work called The Art Class are among the works included in the Motlow College Art Faculty Exhibit, which opened on Feb. 7 in Eoff Hall on the Moore County campus.

Seger’s last tour?

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Long-time rock and roll singer Bob Seger has begun his 2013 tour and published reports indicate this could be the last time he hits the road. Seger, who is in his 60s, hinted to ‘Rolling Stone’ last year this could be it when it comes to touring.

Rocket Pride student of the week

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dana morris principal Westwood Middle School proudly recognizes seventh grader, Katie Giltner, in the Rocket Pride spotlight this week.   Katie is the daughter of Robin and Dana Giltner.