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    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…

    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…

    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…

    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…

    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…