Farewell to the Magic Valley’s Ron Lane
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Farewell to the Magic Valley’s Ron Lane

Remembering local radio’s very best THE MAN BEHIND THE MIC – Ron Lane shown during his early years with WFWL and during the final broadcast for both Ron and WFWL on Dec. 1, 2021. By Bobby Flash Melton  Since the death of Magic Valley radio personality Ron Lane earlier this month, many people have paid…

Easter Bunny to deliver books to CES
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Easter Bunny to deliver books to CES

Mother Goose books will return to Camden Elementary School (CES) next week when the Easter Bunny stops by to make deliveries for Easter. The Easter Bunny will visit CES on Thursday and Friday, March 30-31, to deliver books purchased in honor or in memory of special individuals. These books also make great “in honor” Easter gifts…

Briarwood students make the grades

Briarwood students make the grades

Briarwood School competed the third nine weeks of the 2022-23 school year with 205 students earning recognition for their academic achievements or perfect attendance. The Camden Chronicle joins Briarwood parents, grandparents, faculty, and staff in congratulating these students on their accomplishments and hard work! In third, fourth, and fifth grades, 98 students competed the nine…

From child-labor law to child-labor photos

From child-labor law to child-labor photos

By Bill Carey Tennessee passed a child-labor law in 1901. Prohibiting mines and factories from employing children under the age of 14, the law was dependent upon the courts for enforcement, since the state had no labor department. A few months after it went into effect, a Nashville Banner reporter visited factories and asked managers…