Morgan County News

07/06/2025

I like it cool. If the year-round temperature was between 50 and 60, this big, hairy guy would be out-of-his mind ecstatic. Oh man, that would be great.

07/06/2025

Lately, the temperature in Florida has topped 100 degrees. I saw on the news that the Northeast is also hitting 100 degrees.

07/06/2025

Summer is my least favorite season with all the bugs, heat and humidity. With winter when it’s cold you throw on another layer of clothes and your good, but with summer you can run around buck naked and still be miserably hot just standing around. A…

Summer is my least favorite season with all the bugs, heat and humidity. With winter when it’s cold you throw on another layer of clothes and your good, but with

07/05/2025

The Tennessee Department of Correction welcomed its largest class of new correctional officers during a graduation ceremony held at the Tennessee Correction Academy on June 13.

07/04/2025

Pine Orchard and Sunbright Senior Centers want everyone to recognize the signs of elder abuse. June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of the financial exploitation and other forms of abuse that disproportionately affect older…

Pine Orchard and Sunbright Senior Centers want everyone to recognize the signs of elder abuse. June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of the financial exploitation

07/04/2025

The Civil war is one of the most documented periods of American history. Although many authors like Ken Burns cover most topics of the civil war, some topics remain shrouded in mystery, giving way to the many articles and books focused on battlefiel…

The Civil war is one of the most documented periods of American history. Although many authors like Ken Burns cover most topics of the civil war, some topics remain shrouded

07/03/2025

This year Vietnam Veterans will be honored, as this is the 50th Anniversary of the end of the War. All are invited to ride in the parade to help celebrate our freedom today.

This year Vietnam Veterans will be honored, as this is the 50th Anniversary of the end of the War. All are invited to ride in the parade to help celebrate

07/03/2025

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is launching a comprehensive effort to expand and align college access resources and initiatives across the state, with a focus on supporting students, families, and educators in communities that are …

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is launching a comprehensive effort to expand and align college access resources and initiatives across the state, with a focus on supporting students, families,

07/03/2025

Happenings Thursday, July 3

Wartburg Seniors Yard Sale
The Wartburg Senior Citizens will host a Yard Sale on Thursday, July 3 and Thursday, July 10 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. All proceeds will go toward the upkeep of the building.

07/02/2025

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is once again participating in Operation Dry Water, a year-round boating under the influence and enforcement campaign.

07/02/2025

Buddy-2-Buddy Check

07/02/2025

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around …

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement