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The state of Tennessee has authorized a pilot program for interested Tennessee businesses to obtain COVID-19 test kits, free of charge while supplies last. The goal of the program, administered jointly by the Tennessee Department of Health and Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, is to help participating businesses demonstrate with greater confidence that their facility is safe to customers …

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The Paris-Henry County Arts Council is currently seeking authors to enter their first-ever Writer’s Competition. It is open to any Henry County resident, ages 14 and above, and there is no entry fee. The theme for the short stories is FICTION and must not excess 1,500 words. Prize money will be given to the top …

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Carroll County has a community kitchen that feeds the hungry, free of charge. The Shepherd’s Table,  located in Huntingdon, TN, will be serving on the third  Tuesday in January. Due to Covid-19 safety procedures, the volunteers will be serving contact free drive thru and take out only meals. There will not be a dine-in option …

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Murray State University’s Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership & Inclusive Excellence, in collaboration with various University offices and community organizations, will present the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Virtual Celebration on Monday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m. This year’s theme is titled, Living the Dream: Committing to a Better Community and World, …

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LIFELINE Blood Services has issued a statement about the need for more locations to host mobile blood drives across West Tennessee. “Due to the pandemic, many educational and industrial locations that would normally host blood drives have not been able to have a mobile drive since early in 2020,” said Tonya Johnson, Director of Community …

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The Henry County High School Thespians will perform “Steel Magnolias” this weekend at the Linda Wilson Miller Theater at the high school. The performance is directed by Teacher James Matthew Wyatt. Masks are required and seating is limited. Cast members are: Zoe Pouliot (Truvy); Olivia Grace Wyatt (Annelle); Ella Seaton (Clairee); Piper Waters (Shelby); Anna Hefner (M’Lynn); and Madison Edmonds (Ouiser). The performances will be at 7 …

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In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the W.G. Rhea Library Bookstore will holding a book sale this Friday and Saturday, January 15 and 16. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Boxes and boxes of books are being prepared for the book sale on tables that will be …

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Congratulations to the winners of the Downtown Unwrapped Coloring Contest sponsored by the Downtown Paris Association, K&B Supplies, and the Peddler ADvantage/peddlerads.com. Annistyn Jarnigan (age 6), daughter of Jeff & Minday Jarnigan, is the winner of the K-2 Grade category. Finley Ann Byars (age 10), daughter of John & Ashton Byars, is the winner of …

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The Henry County Health Department will be holding a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination event at the Henry County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, January 6.The Health Department vaccinations are being given to people 75 years of age and older and first responders.You must have an appointment. If you already have an appointment for …

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The Stewart County Health Department is currently offering vaccines to persons age 75+, along with first responders, health care workers, residents of long-term health care facilities and funeral home staff. Vaccines will be given at Stewart County Fire Rescue, 2343 Hwy 79, Dover, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. They will be given at the County …

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