BOE Members Tour Dade Middle Campus
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Board of Education held a meeting at Dade Middle School on Thursday, March 10, in an effort to meet and interact with both students and staff. Board members heard from Middle School Principal Michelle Beeler and students about the programs, classes, and events that the school has.…
Read MoreGaddis Prepares For MiLB Season With Mets Affiliate The Brooklyn Cyclones
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Nicholas “Nic” Gaddis, is currently at spring training in Florida, gearing up for the Minor League Baseball season with the Brooklyn Cyclones, an affiliate of the New York Mets. Gaddis, 25, was born and raised in Dade County, and went to Jacksonville State where he played baseball all four years.…
Read MoreDavis School Construction Moving Forward After Two Years Of Delays
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor After two years of delays, including the COVID-19 pandemic and rising construction costs, the Dade County Board of Education has recently approved an amended building to replace Davis Elementary’s Rock Building, which was demolished in 2020. “Davis is important to the community. Our community is looking forward to this. The…
Read MoreIncumbents Will Face Challengers In Primary
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Qualifying to run in the May Primary began Monday, March 7, at the Dade County Board of Elections Office, and ended at noon on Friday, March 11. Incumbent Dade County Commissioners for District 1 and District 2, Lamar Lowery and Phillip Hartline, will face challengers. Chris Wade qualified for the…
Read MoreTeacher Arrested After Gun Found At DCHS
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Dade County Sheriff’s Office arrested Dr. Catherine Turner, 60, of Ringgold after an unloaded gun and ammunition were found at the Dade County High School on Tuesday morning, March 8. Turner found the handgun herself, which was in her own classroom. School Superintendent Josh Ingle sent an email out to…
Read MoreWolverine Teams Have Full Slate Of Games, Matches This Week
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer Dade County High School Athletics has a busy week ahead as all spring sports have events this week. On Monday, the baseball team had a double header against the Coosa Eagles at Wolverine Field. Also, on Monday the co-ed golf team traveled to Stonebridge Golf Course to face Armuchee and…
Read MoreWolverines Win Three; Region Play Gets Underway
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer The Dade County High School Wolverine baseball team traveled to their home away from home on Wednesday, March 9 to face North Murray. That home away from home is Edwards Park in Dalton where the Wolverines were playing their third game of the year there. The turf field gives them…
Read MoreSpecial Turkey Hunt Opportunity For Youth, Mobility–Impaired Hunters
By MELISSA CUMMINGS Georgia DNR The statewide turkey hunting season opens April 2. However, youth and mobility-impaired hunters utilizing private land have an early chance to harvest a gobbler during the special opportunity turkey season March 26-27 according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. This weekend hunt opportunity is available only…
Read MoreObituaries — March 16 issue
LINDA CLARK Linda Fay Clark, 72, of Bryant, Ala., passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022. Linda was born Aug. 5, 1949, to the late Charles and Edith Smith. She was a woman who helped everyone when she could. She had a very big heart and loved her kids, grandkids, and great-granddaughter with all her heart.…
Read MoreObituaries — March 9 issue
RONALD COOPER Ronald Glenn Cooper, Sr., 72, of Lookout Valley, Tenn., passed away Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. Mr. Cooper was a native and lifelong resident of the Chattanooga, Tenn., area and was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he was the recipient of many commendations, including the Bronze Star medal. He was a member…
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