Quiet Local Races Get Loud and Close in the Last Days
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…
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Read MoreVoting: What to Bring — Where To Go
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…
Read MoreJustice Delivered in Cumberland County
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…
Read MoreLocal Volunteers Step Up
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…
Read MoreWater Board hires employee and lawfirm
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…
Read MorePanthers Come Up Short
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…
Read MoreLady Panthers Fall to Lady Hornets
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…
Read MoreWelcome to the World, May
Staff Report T.J. Samson Community Hospital welcomed its first baby of the New Year early Thursday morning with the birth of a healthy baby girl. May Marifer Velasco Rendon was born at 4:29 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at T.J. Samson Community Hospital. She weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces at birth…
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