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…

    By Erica Branham   Cumberland County Elementary School was the oldest operating school building, standing in the heart of Burkesville. It has been held for many generations and has been a steppingstone in every child’s education. A former student, Neal Poindexter, set foot in CCES only in the fifth grade, but he still…

    By Greg Wells CCN—Editor   We are providing continuing coverage as the county is getting closer to the final filing day for many elected offices in 2026. As is often the case, the only candidates filing so far locally are Republicans, meaning the November election could be decided this spring, as far as…

    Staff Report   These students were honored for their success in tasks set before them by their instructors so far this school year. These are the school pictures of those winning students.                                

    Chamber President Liza Tucker told the assembled members at last week’s meeting, “All right, our community and business spotlight—is a little bit different. I think that unlike some chambers in the surrounding area, we welcome memberships from businesses and individuals outside of Cumberland County.” She said that the Chamber appreciates that there are…

    By Greg Wells CCN—Editor   As last week’s City Council Meeting was drawing to a close, Council Member Connie Cravens returned to a topic previously before the council: cars and other “junk” in yards. She asked if the City Attorney was drafting the ordinance they had asked for to deal with nuisance properties…

    Bowling Green television station WBKO was on hand Saturday as County Judge-Executive Luke King said over thirty volunteers turned up to distribute a trailer load of brand-new toys, to children along the parade route. He said high school students from the Civics Club joined other volunteers for the second-annual toy distribution during the Burkesville Christmas Parade. That came…

    By Greg Wells CCN—Editor   In the end, it was a decision not to make a decision, as a special-called meeting of the Cumberland County Fiscal Court was held starting at 2:15pm, Dec. 15. Sheriff Keaton Williams presented updates on vehicle leasing and purchasing options after consultation with Sheena Roberts at the local…

    By Erica Branham   Cumberland County High School students utilized their wonderful talents to present the Ukrainian legend “The Christmas Spider” to the community as a way to raise money for the angel tree located at the Board of Education office. At 6 pm on Monday December 1 at Living Word Ministries, CCHS…

    By Greg Wells CCN—Editor   County Judge Executive Luke King highlighted the service career of Gary White, recapping his career and community service spanning over four decades, including his time as EMS Director and County Coroner duties. He later introduced and welcomed new EMS Director Robert Campbell, who brings extensive experience to the…