South Central Human Resources Agency will distribute USDA commodities on Friday, January 17, 2025, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., to eligible area residents on a first come, first served basis, at Veterans …

Because the publication date falls on January 1st with no mail service, early deadlines apply to the New Year’s Day edition. The deadline for advertising and news is 9:00 a.m., this Friday, …

Approximately thirty-five people attended Wreaths Across America on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Flatwoods Cemetery, including reenactors from the Civil War, WWI, and WWII eras, local veterans, …

Barring any further objections, a bankruptcy judge has cleared the path for the sale of Perry Community Hospital to Braden Health which has, for some time, been purchasing and reopening rural …

At the November meeting, the Perry County Commission handled mostly routine business, approved grants and leases, and heard from new residents about needed improvements to Old Hohenwald Ridge …

Meriwether Lewis members will see changes on their December statements that equal a slight increase in electricity costs. The changes include the Tennessee Valley Authority moving to higher …

VICKIE MORRIS Thank you to all who helped with Operation Christmas Child this year. It was another great success. We sent a total of 540 shoe boxes from Linden, Perry County. Thanks to all the …

Each year, the Tennessee Department of Education releases a report on the state’s highest and lowest performing school systems, typically just ahead of the letter grades the state assigns to …

A single-vehicle accident Wednesday morning, December 4, 2024, resulted in the death of a Linden woman. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol report, Michelle Parks, age 51, was northbound in …

Submitted by University of Tennessee Perry is the 57th county to join the ‘Everywhere You Look’ UT Mural Campaign The Everywhere You Look, UT mural on the side of a century-old building …

KENNEDI BATES This year, the 2024 Christmas Parade will host a true Perry County cornerstone as its grand marshal: David Richardson. A lifelong Perry Countian and former “White Oak Boy,” Mr. …

The annual Lobelville Christmas Parade—themed “A Tennessee Christmas” for 2024—will take place on the city’s Main Street this Friday, December 6, at 7:00 p.m. Entry forms are available …

Story and photos by DELAINE CULP HESTER Perry County Vietnam Veterans of America has lost 23 members since Chapter 1123 was formed. As part of our eighth year anniversary, President Dale …

As Tennesseans sit down for Thanksgiving meals, many may be wondering how this year’s feast will impact their budget. University of Tennessee Extension has found that, despite some recent …

Tennessee State Representative Kirk Haston recently visited ROOTS Cooperative, a home school program held at New Life Church in Linden, to speak with students about his work as the representative for …

Get ready to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year at the Little Linden Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 7, 2024. A full day of holiday cheer, local talent, and festive fun await. …

DELAINE CULP HESTER On Monday, November 11, at 9:00 a.m., Linden Elementary presented their Veterans Day program in the Linden Middle School gym. Pam Gwinn, who was in charge of organizing the …

James Howard, a student at Perry County High School, has been awarded a prestigious national $25,000 college scholarship from the Horatio Alger Association, a nonprofit educational organization …

ExperienceTN/SCTTA is launching the “Give The Gift of Tennessee” holiday campaign, a program that promotes SCTTA partner deals, discounts, special offers, and holiday gift items direct to …

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced that Perry County has been awarded an $80,440 for solid waste management convenience centers and used automotive oil …