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Pets of the Week: March 16

News Staff
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Pets of the week for the week of March 16 from White County Animal Control and Charles Smithgall Humane Society. At White County Animal Control, Bree is a 3-year-old female pit mix who is so inquisitive.
A rabid raccoon found in the area of Holiness Campground Road is the fifth confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

A rabid raccoon found in the area of Holiness Campground Road is the fifth confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.

Fifth rabies case confirmed for White County

Stephanie Hill
Friday, March 13, 2020
A rabid raccoon found in the area of Holiness Campground Road is the fifth confirmed rabies case in White County for 2020.
Coronavirus updates for White County

Coronavirus updates for White County

Coronavirus updates for White County

News Staff
Friday, March 13, 2020
Updates about closings, cancellations or postponements will be posted here. You can share related news tips at publisher@whitecountynews.net. Newer updates, developments are stories are available at www.whitecountynews.net. White County Emergency Management Update (5:30 p.m.
White County Schools will be closed next week, March 16-20.

White County Schools will be closed next week, March 16-20.

White County Schools closed March 16-20

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2020
White County Schools will be closed next week, March 16-20. A press release from White County School System Superintendent Dr. Laurie Burkett this evening stated that today, March 12, Gov.
Chloe Shea slips by a Banks County defender during the Lady Warriors 10-1 win. (Photos/Mark Turner)

Chloe Shea slips by a Banks County defender during the Lady Warriors 10-1 win. (Photos/Mark Turner)

State-ranked Titans up next for WCHS

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 12, 2020
On Friday, the White County soccer teams host one of the most important doubleheaders of the season when Blessed Trinity comes to town for a pair of Region 7-AAAA matches. Blessed Trinity, a traditional power Class AAAA, brings a pair of state-ranked teams the regular season matchup.
Ellie Gearing won the triple jump event. (Photo/Mark Turner)

Ellie Gearing won the triple jump event. (Photo/Mark Turner)

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Lady Warriors fly past field

Mark Turner
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The White County track teams put together a solid effort in the first big meet of the season last Saturday in Commerce, with the Lady Warriors claiming the team title at the Eagle Invitational at East Jackson High School.
Sabrina Pestana Aquiar, left, and the Lady Bears are ranked 9th in the latest NAIA softball poll. The ranking is the highest ever for a TMU athletic team during the NAIA era. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

Sabrina Pestana Aquiar, left, and the Lady Bears are ranked 9th in the latest NAIA softball poll. The ranking is the highest ever for a TMU athletic team during the NAIA era. (Photo/TMU Athletics)

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TMU in Top 10

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The Truett McConnell softball  team jumped into the NAIA Top 10 last week, and they celebrated by winning four consecutive games in the past nine days. The Lady Bears (13-2) moved up five spots in the national poll after opening the year at No. 14 in the preseason poll.
Early voting will continue through Friday, March 20, for both the Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) and Cleveland’s special election for mayor.

Early voting will continue through Friday, March 20, for both the Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) and Cleveland’s special election for mayor.

Early voting continues for mayor, presidential primary

News Staff
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Early voting will continue through Friday, March 20, for both the Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) and Cleveland’s special election for mayor. Cleveland Mayor Special Election Annie Sutton and Josh Turner are vying to succeed Shan Ash, who resigned as mayor Dec.
The Cleveland Downtown Development Authority will start meeting again after a four-year hiatus.

The Cleveland Downtown Development Authority will start meeting again after a four-year hiatus.

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Cleveland reviving Downtown Development Authority

Stephanie Hill
Thursday, March 12, 2020
The Cleveland Downtown Development Authority will start meeting again after a four-year hiatus. City Administrator Tom O’Bryant made the announcement during the Monday, March 9, meeting of the Cleveland City Council.