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European Riders Rally Round Us Again

By Editor | May 24, 2026 |

    By Greg Wells CCN—Editor   Keith Hargis is the new organizer of the European Motorcycle Riders’ Rally put on every May in Cumberland County by the BMW Motorcycle Club of Nashville, and he said he and his crew had a good time this year. “We had several good rides, Yahoo Falls, Standing Stone…

Supportive Shoes and People Make Dancing Possible

By Editor | May 24, 2026 |

    Photos and Story By Greg Wells CCN–Editor   There was a prom last Friday in Burkesville. The attendees were in fancy dress, music played, and pictures were taken to remember the event. The only difference between this prom and the one at the high school was that this one took place at the…

Quiet Local Races Get Loud and Close in the Last Days

By Editor | May 19, 2026 |
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By Greg Wells — CCN-Editor With local election watchers taken by surprise with some of the tactics employed by one side in the last week of the local primary election a lot of attention was drawn to the polls May 19. Rhetoric on one side became decidedly bellicose, from some supporters, turning Trump-like in their…

Lady Panthers Win the District 16 Championship, 2-4

By Editor | May 19, 2026 |
Lady Panther Softball Team Takes District

Voting: What to Bring — Where To Go

By Editor | May 14, 2026 |
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When you show up to the polls next Tuesday, or to Early Voting, you need to bring along your state issued photo ID, Driver’s License or college identification said County Clerk Bryan Morgan. He said such forms of identification are required, and that the previously allowed bank cards are no longer allowed for identification, though…

Justice Delivered in Cumberland County

By Editor | May 1, 2026 |
THOMAS O'DONNELL

Guilty verdict after about two hours’ deliberation Those with experience observing high-profile trials were surprised by the speed of the trial in Cumberland County this week. Thomas O’Donnell was accused of capital murder in the shooting death of Michael Harding, back in September 2022. The trial began Monday, April 27, with jury selection and by…

Local Volunteers Step Up

By Editor | January 24, 2026 |

    Staff Report   Fourteen dedicated community members have officially completed their disaster response training through the American Red Cross. These volunteers underwent rigorous training to prepare for local emergencies, ranging from home fires to large-scale natural disasters. Their certification means they are now ready to provide immediate relief—including food, shelter, and emotional support—to…

Water Board hires employee and lawfirm

By Editor | January 24, 2026 |

    By Greg Wells CCN—Editor   Late in the Jan. 14 evening meeting of the Cumberland County Water District Board, board members expressed cautious optimism after repeated interviews of the candidate and agreed to hiring him for a probationary period of 60 to 90 days starting February 2. The board then moved into an…

Panthers Come Up Short

By Editor | January 16, 2026 |

    By Erica Branham CCN-Staff   The Panthers battled against the Metcalfe County Hornets, but couldn’t finish in the end, eliminating them from the Class A Tournament. It was a neck and neck clash all night long. In that Jan. 8 home-game, the Panthers played aggressively on offense and defense keeping the Hornets on…

Lady Panthers Fall to Lady Hornets

By Editor | January 16, 2026 |

    By Erica Branham CCN-Staff   The Lady Panthers fought hard, but came up short to the Metcalfe County Lady Hornets in the first round of the Class A. The Lady Panthers hosted the Lady Hornets on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The Lady Panthers ran plays, drove in the paint, got many rebounds, and played…