Clay Museum Celebration Honors 250 Years Of Freedom
The Clay County Museum is hosting a heritage-focused celebration in Celina this weekend to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Museum Director Beverly Hollyfield the festivities are designed to bring the community back to the basics of American life through historical demonstrations and traditional games. “Our freedom and recognizing the fact that we have […]
Clay Leaders Studying Various Medical Options For County
Clay County leaders exploring the development of a freestanding emergency room to restore local medical services following the closure of the county hospital. Clay County Mayor Dale Reagan said the initiative began with a recent tour of a similar facility in Fentress County. Reagan said leaders wanted to study how that community addressed its own […]
Clay Adopts New Conduct And Dismissal Rules For Employees
The Clay County Commission adopted new personnel policy changes to establish stricter rules regarding employee conduct and dismissal. Mayor Dale Reagan said the updates were recommended following a past experience with an employee in the Highway Department. He said the goal is to set a clearer policy for the county. “If said employee is discharged […]
Prison And Restitution For Clay County Pharmacy Fraud
A Clay County pharmacy owner and three others sentenced to prison and ordered to pay over $1.4 million in restitution for their roles in a years-long conspiracy to unlawfully dispense controlled substances. The US Attorney’s Office for Middle Tennessee said 65-year-old Thomas K. Weir of Celina received a two-year federal prison sentence after pleading guilty […]
Local Artisan Claims International Bronze Mustard Award
An Upper Cumberland company recently earned a bronze medal at the Worldwide Mustard Competition for its signature, sweet hot mustard. Harvest Gourmet Foods Owner Rich Buford said the local product beat out 770 entries from companies across the globe. As a product of the Upper Cumberland, Buford said the award highlights the potential for gourmet […]
Watch Out For Erosion, Too Much Water In Your Gardens
First it was too dry and now local garden experts advising UC residents to protect plants from the damaging effects of recent heavy rain. Clay County Extension Agent Wyatt Montooth said the current frequency of heavy storms can lead to soil compaction and plant injury. Montooth said the repeated impact of raindrops reduces oxygen levels […]
Clay County Jail Construction Awaiting Final Fed Approval
Clay County still awaiting final approval from the USDA to begin construction on a new jail facility as environmental studies have been completed. Sheriff Brandon Boone said the project faced significant delays because the specific department within the USDA responsible for the approval was affected by a federal government shutdown. Architects also had to relocate […]
Inaugural Resource Fair Empowers Local UC Seniors
The Cumberland Prevention Coalition will host its inaugural Aging Well Resource Fair Friday to connect senior residents with essential health services, safety programs and community organizations. Cumberland Prevention Coalition Program Coordinator Monica Specht said the event serves as a centralized location for seniors to discover resources they may not be familiar with. Specht said the […]
Clay County Fair Embraces History, Patriotism This Week
The Clay County Fair celebrates America 250 this year with a patriotic theme and historical events designed to honor veterans and fallen heroes. The fair begins Tuesday. Clay County Fair President Carla Rich said the event combines nostalgic feelings about the past with new events to create excitement for the community. “This year is America […]
$310K Paving Contract Awarded, Concern About Local Biz
The Clay County Board of Education awarded a $310,000 paving contract Thursday to resurface the parking lot at the Celina K-8 School. Chairman Benji Bailey said the board received five bids for the project. The board also considered whether to hire a civil engineer or a specialist to oversee the work. “We have several surfaces […]
