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Kids Fishing Rodeo Returns To Dale Hollow

The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is hosting its 23rd Kids’ Fishing Rodeo in celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week. Acting in association with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Project Leader Thomas Reeves said the event is a great opportunity for young fishers of any level to come and enjoy the ... Read More »

Clay Co. Business Receives State Grant Helping Work In Aquaculture

Clay County business J&L Wholesale is one recipient of  the Tennessee Agriculture Enterprise Fund grant to aid in their work in aquaculture. Aquaculture is a form of farming in water, and helps fisheries create healthier habitats and to restock supply of fish. Owner Whitney Wilhelm said the grant would ease issues her bait and tackle business has had with suppliers. ... Read More »

Celina Approves First Reading Of Next Fiscal Year Budget

The Celina Board of Aldermen approved the first reading of the city’s new fiscal year budget Tuesday. Mayor Tonya Spears said the $2.7 million spending plan has no tax or utility raises. “We had to cut back in all areas, because not knowing what all of our numbers were going to be,” Spears said. “Of course with the pandemic and ... Read More »

Legion Requesting Clay/Jackson Veterans Service Officer Pay Increase

Members of the Clay County American Legion Post have requested a pay increase for the area Veterans Service Officer position. The officer serves Clay and Jackson Counties. The counties join Celina and Gainesboro in contributing to the position’s $16,000 salary. Post member Jed Donaldson approached the Gainesboro Board of Aldermen Thursday and requested a $600 yearly increase. “And I am ... Read More »

Luke Collins Wins Celina Mayorship, Three New Aldermen Enter Office

Celina has a new mayor and board of aldermen after Tuesday’s city election. Luke Collins will take over as mayor with 55 percent of the vote outpacing Micheal Boles who received 30 percent. Incumbent Tonya Spears finished in third with 14 percent. Making up the Board of Aldermen will be Justin “Rooney” Rich 25 percent, Lester Kenny Westmoreland 21 percent ... Read More »

Polls Open For Election Day For Mayor and Aldermen In Celina

It is election day in Celina. Voters will decide who will fill the office of mayor as well as three seats on the Board Of Aldermen. Election Administrator Monica Davis said the polls will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. “They need to be a resident of the city of Celina, and they will go to the Clay ... Read More »

Meet The Candidates: Luke Collins Is Running For Celina Mayor

(Editors Note: This is the seventh in a series of Meet The Candidate Interviews as we prepare for the June 1 election in Celina. The office of mayor will be filled as will three seats on the Board Of Aldermen.) Luke Collins is one of the three people running for Celina Mayor. Collins said he was born in Celina and ... Read More »

Meet The Candidates: Michael Boles Is Running For Celina Mayor

(Editors Note: This is the sixth in a series of Meet The Candidate Interviews as we prepare for the June 1 election in Celina. The office of mayor will be filled as will three seats on the Board Of Aldermen.) Michael Boles is one of the three people running for Celina mayor. Boles said he has been a resident since ... Read More »

Tuesday Last Day For Absentee Ballots For Celina Election

Tuesday is the last day for Celina residents to request an absentee ballot. Election Administrator Monica Davis said all absentees must be in the mailbox by June 1st to be counted. “They can email, fax, call,” Davis said. “We’ve had people come in and ask for one, and they have taken one back to a loved one Davis said so ... Read More »

Meet The Candidates: Tonya Spears Is Running For Celina Mayor

(Editors Note: This is the fifth in a series of Meet The Candidate Interviews as we prepare for the June 1 election in Celina. The office of mayor will be filled as will three seats on the Board Of Aldermen.) Tonya Spears is one of the three people running for Celina Mayor. Spears said she has lived in Celina her ... Read More »