Morgan County News

12/21/2024

Happenings Saturday, December 21

Coalfield Library to Host Meet Santa
Coalfield Public Library will host Meet Santa on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be crafts and refreshments with a special guest appearance from Santa. Everyone is welcome.

12/20/2024

***ATTENTION***
Due to the Christmas holiday the deadline for submissions and Happenings for the Dec. 25, 2024 issue of Morgan County News is today Friday, Dec. 20 at noon.

12/20/2024

Happenings Friday, December 20

Spirit of Christmas Exhibit at Heritage Museum
The Spirit of Christmas Exhibit will be at the Heritage Museum in Wartburg on Friday, Dec. 20 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

12/19/2024

***ATTENTION***

Due to the Christmas holiday the deadline for submissions and Happenings for the Dec. 25, 2024 issue of Morgan County News is Friday, Dec. 20 at noon.

12/19/2024

Happenings Thursday, December 19
No American Legion Members Meeting
There will be no American Legion members meeting in December. The next meeting will be Thursday, Jan. 26 starting promptly at 7 p.m.

Spirit of Christmas Exhibit at Heritage Museum
The Spirit of Christmas Exhibit will be at the Heritage Museum in Wartburg on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

TPAMoCo to Meet
The Prevention Alliance of Morgan County (TPAMoCo) will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at their office located at 203 Maiden Street in Wartburg. Lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Katherine Aguirre at 865-722-4098 or visit the website

Building stronger communities: Join us in our mission to prevent drug and alcohol abuse, creating a safer, healthier, and stronger community for all.

12/17/2024

Morgan County Schools Breakfast/Lunch Menu
December 18- January 5

Wednesday, Dec. 18
Breakfast – Assorted Bread, yogurt, fruit
Lunch – Christmas Lunch: Roast and gravy or ham, mashed potatoes, green beans, festive salad, Sister Schubert Roll, dessert

Thursday, Dec. 19
Breakfast – Sausage Biscuit and gravy, fresh fruit
Lunch – Soup or Chili, grilled cheese sandwich, fresh vegetables and dip, garden salad, fruit

Friday, Dec. 20
Breakfast/Lunch
Sack Lunches

Monday, Dec. 23 – Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2025
Christmas Break
No School

12/17/2024

Editor’s Note: There are plans to run the All-Region teams again the closer we get to the Christmas editions of the newspapers.

12/16/2024

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is excited to announce that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for all Tennessee students. The U.S. Department of Education has officially released the new form, …

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is excited to announce that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open for all Tennessee students. The U.S. Department

12/16/2024

“He’s on vigil,” my husband, Peter, said, watching our cat, Felix.

12/15/2024

I made an ugly Christmas Tree ornament when I was in Kindergarten. It was supposed to look like Santa Claus, but it ended up looking like a white blob with a red blob on top. There were also a couple of black dots on it that were supposed to be eyes…

I made an ugly Christmas Tree ornament when I was in Kindergarten. It was supposed to look like Santa Claus, but it ended up looking like a white blob with

12/15/2024

Working in my office the other morning, I heard some rattling noises on the other side of the house. Being as busy as I was, I didn’t take the time to find out what that noise was all about.

Working in my office the other morning, I heard some rattling noises on the other side of the house. Being as busy as I was, I didn’t take the time

12/15/2024

Happenings Sunday, December 15

Shady Grove Church Christmas Program
Shady Grove Baptist Church in Lancing will have its Christmas Program “From the Manger to the Cross” on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 5 pm. Pastor Billy Durham and congregation invite everyone to attend.

St. Paul Church Drive Thru Nativity
St. Paul Lutheran Church will hold a Drive-Through Live Nativity on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event will take place in front of the church, located at 222 South Church Street in Wartburg. Everyone is welcome.

12/14/2024

Future farmers and leaders in agriculture need to understand and implement technologies that use artificial intelligence. A team of University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture faculty are working toward creating new curriculum to train the next…

Future farmers and leaders in agriculture need to understand and implement technologies that use artificial intelligence. A team of University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture faculty are working toward creating

12/14/2024

The Tennessee Department of Health’s East Region is excited to announce the launch of its new Mobile Public Health Unit, aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility and community outreach across the region.

The Tennessee Department of Health’s East Region is excited to announce the launch of its new Mobile Public Health Unit, aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility and community outreach across the

12/14/2024

Happenings Saturday, December 14

American Legion Monthly Breakfast
American Legion Post #149 will hold its monthly Pancake breakfast will be taking pictures with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 8-11 a.m. With the purchase of one adult meal, pictures are free. Bring the kids to meet Santa Claus, get their pictures with Santa and enjoy some great breakfast and great fellowship. The cost is $9 for adults, $5 per child under 12 years of age and $9.50 per to go box. Everyone is welcome.

Petros Library Annual Christmas
Petros Public Library will hold its Annual Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pastor T.J. Aytes will hold Story Time with Santa and the Grinch. Christmas crafts will be made and refreshments will be available. Everyone is welcome.

12/13/2024

The Tennessee Department of Health shared locations across all 95 counties where Tennesseans can receive a free flu vaccine to protect themselves against getting or spreading the virus. All County Health Departments in Tennessee are providing flu va…

The Tennessee Department of Health shared locations across all 95 counties where Tennesseans can receive a free flu vaccine to protect themselves against getting or spreading the virus. All County

12/13/2024

This week’s photo was shared with me many years ago by the late Thelma Thomas. I want to use her information and some from other sources about the connection of the Scott and Nelson families who were Catoosa residents.

This week’s photo was shared with me many years ago by the late Thelma Thomas. I want to use her information and some from other sources about the connection of