Christmas Events Begin Next Weekend
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Dade County citizens were reminded of the many different Christmas events happening next weekend, Dec. 4-5, during the weekly county update. The Dade EXPO – Jolly Holidays will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dade County High School. Jane Dixon, Alliance for Dade board member, said that…
Read MoreObituaries — Nov. 24 issue
LISA BLEVINS Lisa Kathleen Blevins, 56, of Trenton, passed away Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Survivors include her husband, Robert Christopher Blevins; son, Zachary Blevins; grandson, Travis Jace Blevins; brothers, Larry (Marcie) Cooper, Robert (Sheila) Cooper, and Michael Cooper; best friend, Tammy Cooper. A celebration of life will be today, Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. in…
Read MoreWolverine Team Preview
By EDDY GIFFORD Sports Writer Dade County High School Wolverine head basketball coach Mark Whitt gave the following insight to the upcoming season as the Wolverines were set to tip of the season Monday night at Valley Head, Ala. The Wolverines will play their first home game on Tuesday, Nov. 30 as the season gets…
Read MoreWater Authority Requests Grant Funds For Two Upcoming Projects
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Water and Sewer Authority has submitted State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund grant requests for two projects, totaling almost $11 million. The first request is for Lookout Mountain water main upgrades. The goal of this project is to replace aging small diameter piping that currently experiences frequent…
Read MoreBoard Of Education Hears Dept. Reports
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Board of Education members heard multiple school department reports during the monthly board meeting on Monday, Nov. 15, which had a condensed consent agenda. Director of Nutrition, Dr. Cleta Long, reported that the cafeteria managers were recognized last month. Long noted that the managers have maintained a…
Read MoreDade Resident Kills Trophy Deer In Kansas, Sets Sights On More
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor Donna Blaylock Jones has been waiting for 31 years to bag a large whitetail deer, and in late September, in Mound City, Kansas, she and her son James Blaylock struck it big. But she hasn’t achieved her goal just yet. “I’ve been hunting my whole life: rabbit, squirrel, and dove,”…
Read MoreDade Resident And Covenant Player Named CoSIDA Academic All–District
By ANDREW MINDEMAN Covenant College Covenant College’s women’s soccer senior forward Kailey Burrell was voted to the CoSIDA Academic All-District team, announced the organization Thursday, Nov. 11. Burrell becomes the first player in program history to earn CoSIDA Academic All-District. She is now eligible for CoSIDA Academic All-America recognition. The Academic All-District teams, selected by…
Read MoreDCHS Dominates All–Region Team
The Dade County Lady Wolverine softball team dominated the Region 7-AA All–Region Team announced last week. Ali Thompson was named Player of the Year for Region 7-AA. Receiving first team honors were Kaitlyn Stinnett, Kristen Fowler, Olivia Tierce and Stella Henry. Named to the second team were Kami Counts, Raegan Page and Kayleigh Warnock and…
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Project Flavor Backs Out, IDA Focusing On Hotels
By REBECCA HAZEN News Editor The Dade County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) reported during their monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 15, that “Project Flavor” has decided to not come to Dade County. Project Flavor was a code name for a food manufacturing company. The IDA had signed a nondisclosure agreement, so the company’s name was…
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