Local Visitor Spending Jumped $4.6M to $6.5M in Two Years
Visitor spending in Perry County jumped from $4.6 million in 2020 (during the pandemic) to $6.5 million just two years later, according to figures released this week by Tourism Economics. Governor Bill Lee and Department of Tourist Development Commissioner Mark Ezell made the announcement at Hospitality TN’s Governor’s Conference on Hospitality & Tourism in Knoxville…
Read MorePerry County Volunteers Needed for Adopt-a-Highway Program
Litter on Tennessee’s public roads is an enormous burden to the state with impacts on public health and safety, the environment and the economy. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT) latest Visible Litter Study, littering in Tennessee has decreased by 12 percent since 2016. While these findings are encouraging, there are still more…
Read MoreLobelville City Meeting Oct. 10
The City of Lobelville monthly meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will be Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 5:00 p.m., at City Hall. The public is invited.
Read MoreParole House Check Led to Arrests of Five
A routine probation check by local and state officers resulted in drug charges against a Perry County couple, their adult son, and another local couple living in a camper on the property. Narcotics Investigator Michael Stock-still’s detailed incident report states that he, Deputy Mike Warren, Deputy Jacob Donaldson, and two TN Probation officers performed a…
Read MoreCouncil on Aging Election Ends Fri.
The Perry County Council on Aging Board election is underway and concludes this Friday, September 29, 2023, at both the Linden and Lobelville Centers. Candidates are: Joanne Lord, district one; Revone Clark, district three; Faye Walker, district five; Betty Barber, member-at-large; and Katerina Moore, elected official representative. Write-in candidates must have consented to run.
Read MorePerry County Bank Plus Served 170 Households, 379 Individuals in One Day
On Friday, September 8, 2023, Perry County Food Bank Plus served 170 households representing 379 individuals with a special Second Harvest Mobile Pantry food giveaway. The loaded eighteen-wheeler from Second Harvest pulled into the First Baptist Church-Linden parking lot at 6:00 a.m. A crew of 30 volunteers were on hand to offload, organize, box, bag,…
Read MoreRANDALL EUGENE STAGGS
RANDALL EUGENE STAGGS Randall Eugene Staggs, devoted father and grandfather, won his two-year battle with liver cancer on September 12, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Randall was born on March 6, 1954, as the middle child of Eugene &Evelyn (Kennedy) Staggs. Randall was a cattle farmer, beekeeper, cabinetmaker, published author, retired bike line…
Read MoreNICOLE “NIKI” ARY
NICOLE “NIKI” ARY Mrs. Ary, 44, of Smyrna, died Friday, September 8, 2023, at St. Thomas West, Nashville. A funeral service was held Thursday, September 14, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at Providence Baptist Church, Brentwood, with Joseph Stegall and John Whitenack officiating. Burial was at Nolensville Cemetery. Woodbine Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. She…
Read MoreMrs. Inez Etheridge’s Advice for a Long Life: ‘Be Honest, Work Hard & Do Good to Everybody’
Mrs. Inez Etheridge celebrated a milestone most of us only dream about—reaching her 100th birthday. A resident of Perry County Nursing Home for the past two years, she partied twice for the big event, once with her friends at the facility and another shindig on her actual birthday, September 10, attended by family and friends,…
Read MoreLarge Crowd Attended Inaugural Heritage Day at Mousetail
Heritage Day 2023, at Mousetail Landing State Park this past Saturday, was a time to reflect on local history—its traditions, way of life, and music, with special attention to the legendary Weems String Band which has drawn statewide and national attention. For a photo, Kelly Howard Parker held the fiddle that belonged to her great…
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