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Protesters demand an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and harassment at Truett-McConnell University, and insist that anyone involved in covering up the alleged abuse be held accountable. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

Protesters demand an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and harassment at Truett-McConnell University, and insist that anyone involved in covering up the alleged abuse be held accountable. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

TMU under fire over abuse claims

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Friday, June 6, 2025
Staff Reports   LATEST UPDATES • Trustees launch independent investigation • TMU president placed on administrative leave   The Truett McConnell University Board of Trustees agreed to place President Emir Caner on administrative leave until a third-party investigation into the allegations of...
TMU has been shaken by allegations of sexual abuse. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

TMU has been shaken by allegations of sexual abuse. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

TMU rocked by sex abuse scandal

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
by Jerry Grillo and Denise Etheridge White County News   Days after sex abuse allegations shook Truett McConnell University (TMU) in Cleveland, the scandal was still unfolding as former students came forward with new accusations and the school’s trustees prepared to meet on Friday, possibly to...
Andrea Irvin addresses the planning commission. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

Andrea Irvin addresses the planning commission. (Photo/Jerry Grillo)

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County planning commission OKs variances

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Thursday, June 5, 2025
by Jerry Grillo White County News The White County Planning Commission worked through a complex agenda at its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 2, approving several zoning changes and variances while fielding some passionate, well-informed feedback about development standards.
WCHS Assistant Principal Adam Wiley greeted every student with hugs, high-fives, and handshakes. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

WCHS Assistant Principal Adam Wiley greeted every student with hugs, high-fives, and handshakes. (Photo/Denise Etheridge)

New start for the Class of 2025

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Monday, June 2, 2025
by Denise Etheridge and Jerry Grillo White County News Endings and beginnings—that was the theme last Friday night when 259 White County High School seniors received their diplomas, closing one chapter and beginning another. For the Class of 2025, the road to graduation was anything but typical.
The new recreation facility is like a dream come true for the local community. Photo/John Sluter

The new recreation facility is like a dream come true for the local community. Photo/John Sluter

Community celebrates realization of dream

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Monday, June 2, 2025
by Jerry Grillo White County News   When Travis Turner looked out at the people sitting and standing there in the parking lot, brightened by a low-hanging sun, he wanted them to know that this ribbon-cutting ceremony represented something personal for him.

Our View: Honoring them with respect and honesty

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
War is one of humanity’s oldest and most appalling tragedies — a horrifying, ancient ritual too often mistaken for a pageant of glory and heroism. Yes, there are heroes of the greatest kind who emerge during war, men and women who deserve our praise and respect.

Baseball nerd gets winning hit with book on ‘Big Cat’

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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Jerry Grillo is a self-confessed baseball nerd. Born in New York, he moved South as a young child and was about 12 years old when he started memorizing players’ hitting averages, the teams they played for, the juicy stories about their extra-game activities.