Houston County Herald

07/06/2024

Ag Center fundraiser a rousing success.

According to Robin Freeman of the Houston County Fair Board, a great time was had with around 200 in attendance. Garrett Seay with the 1980 Band was the entertainment for the night. This year’s award recipients were Allen McCampbell, who received the Community Leadership Award and Debbie Schmidt, ...

07/06/2024

The Houston County high school and middle school cheer squads racked up plenty of awards at their recent UCA camp.

The Houston County High School & Houston County Middle School Cheerleaders attended UCA Camp together at the University of Tennessee at Martin June 3-6. UCA Traditional Camp is composed of four days and three nights of non-stop cheer. At camp the cheerleaders learned new dance routines, cheers, stun...

07/05/2024

Several Houston County shooters were on the mark in recent competitions.

The Houston County Lucky Shots shooting team participated in the Region 1 Regional Championships from May 31 - June 2, 2024. Sporting Clays were shot on Friday May 31 at The Clays at Lone Oaks located in Middleton, Tenn. This clays facility is operated by the University of Tennessee and is a wonderf...

07/05/2024

See who was named to the 2024 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State tennis teams ⬇️🎾

The Tennessee Sports Writers Association has named its 2024 All-State boys and girls tennis teams. See below for selections from all classifications. BOYS Class A Singles Ethan Porterfield, Chattanooga School for Arts & Sciences, Sr. Olin Johnson, Obion County, Jr. John Wilkes, Merrol Hyde, So. Neal...

07/05/2024

Two Houston County Fighting Irish baseball players were honored for their play this season.

Two Houston County High School Baseball players were named to the 2024 1A Region 6, District 12 All District Team: Connor Mahoney and Brody Powell. Mahoney has completed his junior season and is a three-year member of the HCHS baseball team. Powell has completed his sophomore season and is a two-yea...

07/04/2024

How are the fish biting on area waters?

Although we have seen some rain last week, we haven’t seen much in an increase in lake and rivers flows, or levels. Kentucky Lake remains just under 359 feet with the Cumberland River remaining the same as last week, with levels at 58.8 feet at Dover, and 28.7 feet at Clarksville. Most of the area...

07/04/2024

(FULL) MORNINGS ON MAIN STREET: SOUTHERN MIDDLE TENNESSEE - JULY 3, 2024
Mornings on Main Street Southern Middle Tennessee host Scott Stewart updates you on this week’s headlines in Maury, Giles and Lawrence County. Plus, sports with Wade Neely and Mo Patton.

07/04/2024

There is a new business that is exploring a move to the Stewart-Houston Industrial Park.

The Stewart-Houston Industrial Park and Development Boards met at the Houston County Courthouse June 25. All members except Vickie Reedy, Terry Fitzhugh and Marty Grasty were present. Howard Spurgeon asked Chairman Cass Rye if everyone was aware of Project Tire. Spurgeon said that he, along with SHI...

07/03/2024

The Houston County Legislative Body discussed the purchase of the National Guard Armory building in Tennessee Ridge at its most recent meeting.

The Houston County Commissioners moved forward with plans to purchase the National Guard Armory Building from the State of Tennessee at the June 25 meeting after discussing what options are available to obtain the facility. “The state has come to us and offered to sell it to the county,” Houston...

07/03/2024

Here's who was named to the 2024 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State softball teams.

The Tennessee Sports Writers Association has named its 2024 All-State softball teams. See below for selections from all classifications. Class 1A C: Layla Alcorn, Oliver Springs, Fr. C: Jade Brooks, Wartburg Central, Sr. IF: Kelcie Watts, Gordonsville, Sr. IF: Bella Thornton, Oliver Springs, Sr. IF:...

07/03/2024

MORNINGS ON MAIN STREET: SOUTHERN MIDDLE TENNESSEE - JULY 3, 2024
Mornings on Main Street Southern Middle Tennessee host Scott Stewart updates you on this week’s headlines in Maury, Giles and Lawrence County. Plus, sports with Wade Neely and Mo Patton.

07/03/2024

Here's who made the 2024 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State baseball teams.

The Tennessee Sports Writers Association has named its 2024 All-State baseball teams. See below for selections from all classifications. Class 1A C: Nathan Brown, Eagleville, Sr. C: Luke Treece, Coalfield, Jr. IF: Brayden Baker, Eagleville, Sr. IF: Jackson Treece, Coalfield, Fr. IF: Blane Fisher, Br...

07/03/2024

MORNINGS ON MAIN STREET - July 3, 2024, with host Stefanie Miller.
We visit with some of the members of Bikers Who Care and a few of the counselors and campers at Camp Rainbow in Clarksville.

07/03/2024

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07/02/2024

The left side of the Titans offensive line appears to be solidified, but questions remain on the right side.

The left side of the Tennessee Titans line appears to have already taken shape from the middle out to left tackle. With the signing of center Lloyd Cushenberry in the off-seaosn to play center and the drafting of Alabama tackle JC Latham in the first round, those two figure to be locked in on each s...

07/02/2024

Join the Nashville Sounds at First Horizon Park this weekend, starting July 4th, as they host the Memphis Redbirds! https://www.milb.com/nashville/tickets/single-game-tickets

07/02/2024

MORNINGS ON MAIN STREET - July 2, 2024, with host Stefanie Miller.
Our Tennessee Traveler, Tom Adkinson, takes us to Tracy City to Dutch Maid Bakery and Cafè.

07/01/2024

MORNINGS ON MAIN STREET - July 1, 2024, with host Stefanie Miller.
Continuing our visit to First Horizon Park, this morning we speak with Abby Holman, Marketing Director for the Nashville Sounds, about the work behind promotions and merchandise.

06/29/2024

The Houston County School Board was busy with several items of business at its June meeting.

Out-going director of schools Kris McAskill recognized two recent donations made to Houston County High School at the June 10 Board of Education meeting. McAskill, whose term officially expires June 30, expressed thanks to both Lincoln Tech, and the Nashville Auto Diesel College concerning the donat...

06/28/2024

State Senator John Stevens met with constituents in Stewart County recently.

Senator John Stevens was the honored guest at a dinner hosted by Capt. H. Paul and Stacy Ritchie at their home in Stewart County. Special guests who attended the event to show their support for Senator Stevens and the counties of Stewart and Houston were the Honorable Randy McNally, Lieutenant Gover...

06/28/2024

COMMUNITY CHECKUP - JUNE 28, 2024
Main Street Media personality Stefanie Miller and Delta Dental’s Missy Acosta highlight healthy living tips and nonprofits working to improve the health and wellbeing of Tennesseans in the June episode of Community Checkup.

06/28/2024

The mobile mammography bus made a stop in Erin recently.

Thanks to Hilcrest Clinic, the Ascension Saint Thomas Mobile Mammography unit was in Erin on Tuesday, June 18. The bus took appointments made through the clinic and also walk-ins that day. They reported seeing 21 ladies. Hilcrest Clinic has plans to have the Mobile Mammography bus back sometime in t...

06/28/2024

MORNINGS ON MAIN STREET - June 28, 2024, with host Stefanie Miller.
Continuing our visit to First Horizon Park, this morning we have a great conversation with the manager of the Nashville Sounds, Rick Sweet.

06/27/2024

A luncheon was held recently to honor local female veterans.

On June 12 the Houston County Disabled American Veterans (DAV), chapter 104 organized a Women Veterans Day Luncheon. Women from both Stewart and Houston counties gathered to have lunch at Paris Landing. During the luncheon Dover Sons of American Legion (SAL) squadron 72 Commander Don Bailey Presente...

06/27/2024

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06/27/2024

Check out how the fish are biting and other goings on in the great outdoors.

Kentucky Lake remains stable, as current levels are at 358.72 feet with an average flow of around 20,000 cfs. Water surface temps are now in the 80s, and with the hot weather this week, expect them to continue to climb towards the 90-degree mark. The Cumberland River at Dover is at 58.78 feet, and a...

06/27/2024

MORNINGS ON MAIN STREET - June 27, 2024, with host Stefanie Miller.
We head to First Horizon Park to find more about upcoming Nashville Sounds promotions from Communications Manager, Collin Perry and then we meet with the Sounds Pro Shop Manager, Frank Paruzynski.

06/26/2024

Summer time can be a time to get in some reading and also have some fun at the Houston County Library's Summer Reading Program.

This year's Summer Reading Theme is Adventure begins at the Library. Our first program focused on the country of China. The Library is decorated in a jungle theme featuring different animals. Our second program was a petting zoo.  More than 36 Children attended the first program and we had 46 in at...

06/26/2024

TASTE OF NASHVILLE - JUNE 26, 2024
From the Omni Hotel, John Dwyer hosts this month’s Taste of NASCAR themed episode. He interviews award winning sportswriter Larry Woody, Lionel CEO Howard Hitchcock and Nashville Speedway vice president Matt Greci. Plus, music from local country artist Chris Chapman.