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School Board Appreciation Week in Clinton
- Sun, Feb 5, 2012
Students helped observe School Board Appreciation Week by presenting small gifts and thank you cards to Clinton City School Board members during its January meeting. Governor Bill Haslam has declared January 22-28 to be School Board Appreciation Week in the state of Tennessee to build awareness about the vital role an elected school board plays in our communities and schools. Dr. Vicki Violette commended the Board, “Clinton City Schools is fortunate to have six outstanding and dedicated individuals to serve on our School Board. Each person is committed to supporting our students and staff members, and they reflect over 50 years of experience in service to our school district. Under the School Board’s direction, Clinton City Schools continues to lead the state in high standardized test scores and academic achievements.” Board members include Mr. Jim Webster and Mrs. Merle Pryse who represent South Clinton Elementary; Dr. Tim Bible and Mr. R.C. Hutchins representing North Clinton Elementary; while Mrs. Betty Sellers and Mr. Brian Jenkins represent Clinton Elementary School.
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Freeman, ‘Mayor of Claxton,’ dies at 68
By CHRIS SILCOX
- Sun, Feb 5, 2012
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| Residents of the Claxton area paid respects this week to one of the town’s most recognized and beloved citizens, longtime Claxton True Value Hardware co-owner and fervent community activist Johnny Freeman. Mrs. Freeman passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31 - Chris Silcox |
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The Claxton Community mourns the death this week of one of its most cherished and well-known residents.
Johnny Kathryne Freeman, 68, passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Mrs. Freeman, who, along with husband, Dillis, was the co-owner of the Claxton True Value Hardware Store, the business considered by many longtime residents to be the hub of the community.
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Rogers halts Bethel work: Suit to be heard in May
By FRANCES HAMILTON OATES
- Sun, Feb 5, 2012
Work has stopped for now at the Rogers Group’s proposed Bethel quarry and a trial has been scheduled for May 1-3 on a citizens’ lawsuit that aims at stopping work permanently.
Lawyers for the Rogers Group told Anderson County Chancellor William E. Lantrip at a hearing Friday, Jan. 27, that Rogers had agreed to stop site work while a new site plan is being developed.
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Crime and Redemption
Iowa native picked to lead alternatives to jail program
By CHRIS SILCOX
- Sun, Feb 5, 2012
The Anderson County Government’s Alternative to Incarceration Committee selected Iowa native Michael Baker to oversee the county’s new alternatives to jail programs.
The committee narrowed an initial list containing dozens of applicants down to its five top choices for a round of formal interviews at the Anderson County Courthouse on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
After interviewing the top four candidates (one of the top choices withdrew from consideration), the committee voted unanimously to hire Baker as the county’s first ever Alternative to Incarceration Director.
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