Van Buren’s Cara Mills Setting Championship Standard
Van Buren Eaglettes Basketball Player Cara Mills said she has one clear focus in her senior season: dominante the post. Fresh off the first state championship appearance in school history, Mills returns as the centerpiece of an Eaglettes squad that knows exactly what it takes to compete with the best in Tennessee. During last season’s […]
System Wide Failure Caused Van Buren Early Dismissal
Van Buren County Schools dismissed early Monday after a system-wide water outage. Warren County Utility District General Manager Anthony Pelham said the outages began Monday morning. They were caused by an old existing six-inch AC water line rupturing on Andrew K Parker Road about a mile and a half from the schools. Pelham said the […]
Van Buren Awarded Grant To Repair Heritage Museum
The Van Buren County Historical and Heritage Museum will make much needed building repairs thanks to a new state grant. Museum Secretary Justin Aughinbaugh said the county is taking bids for a roofline and chimney inspection, HVAC condensation and drainage corrections, and gutter, downspout, and drainage improvements. Aughinbaugh said moisture and flooding issues have returned. […]
Grissom Aims High After Breakout Season For Van Buren
Van Buren Eaglettes Flag Football Player Ellie Grissom enters the season with clear expectations, and even higher standards for herself. “I want to do better and do more this year,” Grissom said. “So I’ve kind of set goals to help me do better. I want to get over 2,000 yards and 15 or more touchdowns.” […]
Van Buren Head Start Hosting Health Expo And Job Fair
Van Buren County Head Start is looking to make an impact in the community by hosting its 26th annual Community Jobs, Education, Health, and Awareness Fair on Thursday. Van Buren Head Start Health, disability, and Health Nutritionists Carrie Wafford said the fair will have multiple vendors to connect people with resources regarding job opportunities, health […]
Eagles Aim For Home Substate Game With Core Returning
Each year, Van Buren Eagles Girls Basketball Head Coach Tyler Sapp said he sets the same target: To host a sub-state game in Spencer. This season, Sapp said he believes he has the chemistry and maturity to make it a reality. “It’s probably one of the most cohesive units I’ve ever had,” Sapp said. “And […]
Eagles’ Thompson Grows Into Running Due To Support
When Paytyn Thompson first laced up her running shoes in seventh grade, she never imagined she would be competing on the Van Buren Eagles’ cross country team. Thompson’s journey began with a push from her mother, who encouraged her to get into shape and maintain stamina, using videos to teach proper form and pacing. “She […]
Van Buren Golf Coach DeLong Cultivating Skills For Players
Van Buren’s boys golf team has seen steady growth over the past two seasons thanks to their head coach Beth DeLong. DeLong took the reins of both boys and girls golf in 2023. DeLong played golf around Van Buren when she moved to Spencer. Her interest led to Van Buren calling her about taking the […]
Van Buren County Fair Last Enjoyment Of The Fall Season
The Van Buren County Fair kicks off Monday, for many, it will be the last enjoyment of the Fall season. Van Buren County Fair Board President Lesa Bouldin said the county fair will likely be the last event before cold weather approaches. Bouldin said usually the county fair does not wait till this late in […]
Van Buren Eagles Basketball Sees Strength In The Making
After a summer filled with sweat, repetition, and plenty of work in the weight room, the Van Buren Eagles enter the 2025 basketball season looking to turn hard work into results. Van Buren Boys Head Coach Dustin Sullivan said his young squad has impressed him with showing consistency and effort from the beginning of the […]
