Hicks wins week 10

Hicks wins week 10

Beverly Hicks, of Camden, won the fall football contest for week 10, correctly picking 14 of 16 games for the week. Her win comes via the tie-break rule, as Mike Hensley also made 14 correct picks – in fact, he and Hicks missed on the same two high school games!  Hicks nailed the tie-break question,…

CJH runners gain experience at state meet
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CJH runners gain experience at state meet

The CJH cross country team traveled to Knoxville’s Victor Ashe Park on Saturday, Oct. 22, to compete in the Tennessee State Middle School Cross Country Championship. It was a beautiful day for a long run! Camden was represented by members of the CJH girls’ XC team and by two CJH boys who earned a chance to…

Look for two celestial events in the skies above us
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Look for two celestial events in the skies above us

By David Cook It may be good to note, that some remarkable events are coming our way in the night sky very soon. On Tuesday, Nov. 8, the full moon will bear a red coloration, due to a lunar eclipse. This results when the earth comes between the glowing moon and the radiating sun, as…

Fire restrictions in effect at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area due to wildfire risk
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Fire restrictions in effect at Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area due to wildfire risk

Increased patrols will monitor fire restriction compliance and enforce prohibitions. Prohibitions: •Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. [36 CFR 261.52 (a)]. During Phase 1 Fire Restrictions, campfires are allowed in metal campfire rings provided at developed Forest Service campgrounds. The use of portable stoves, lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum, pressurized…