Elkton News

Jim Caldwell told members of the Elkton Board of Mayor and Aldermen at the July meeting Thursday of last week that he has started a Boy Scout troop in Elkton.

Roughly 18,000 cars a month travel past the Giles County interstate exits, according to tourism statistics.

Storm damages yesterday afternoon in the Buchanan Creek area and a wreck on Interstate 65 added to the calls that have kept local rescuers engrossed since Friday.

The former home of a slave with ties to Limestone County is becoming a museum commemorating his life and accomplishments.

A piece of celebration cake helps make the sweltering day a bit sweeter at the 200th anniversary of the founding of Elkton held June 7 in the downtown area.

Governor Signs Turn Around - ' Don't Drown Bill Approximately 100 yards of Highway 31, just north of Elkton City limits, is under water Sunday afternoon.

Tom Wade Griggs said it best in describing his son Bradley's restoration of a rare family tractor.

“She expected us to work; she even called my mom one day when I was daydreaming.”

Those familiar with music in all probability are very much acquainted with the name John Denver - well-known singer-songwriter, actor, poet, instrumentalist, activist, and poet laureate of the state of Colorado ... via The Leaf-Chronicle

This shed at 722 Vinta Mill Road is completely destroyed by fire Tuesday. Firefighters with Giles County Fire and Rescue and with the Elkton Fire Department worked for more than one hour to extinguish the ... via Citizen Press

With the resolution of an issue in the Elkton City Election, the slate for the Aug. via Citizen Press

Members of Giles County Fire and Rescue and Giles Ambulance Service respond to a single vehicle accident Friday afternoon on Highway 166 that claimed the life of Minor Hill resident Jackie McConnell. via Citizen Press

Sheila Holden sheila.holden@gilesnews.us Upcoming elections, resurfacing a road, registering for spring ball and building a new helipad were among the topics of discussions at the April meeting of the Elkton ... via Citizen Press

“Head Start children are not automatically enrolled in kindergarten and must register on April 24.”

All Giles County elementary schools will be the place to register 5-year-olds for kindergarten on Thursday, April 24. via Citizen Press

The Elkton Historical Society will host its Spring Mile Long Yard Sale in Elkton on Saturday, beginning at 7 a.m. Vendors will be asked to donate $10 for each booth; proceeds will go to the Elkton Historical ... via Citizen Press

An escrow account for road paving set up by the city of Elkton was suggested by Mayor Bill Ware, who added that $500 a month could be deposited into the account. via Citizen Press

“I have spoke with Mr. (Bob) Polly and I want you to be aware there is a problem - ' and a big one”

The Giles County Board of Education failed to approve the draft of a balanced 2008-09 school year budget at Thursday night's regular meeting. via Citizen Press

Giles County could place an ambulance station in Minor Hill if funding can be obtained. via Citizen Press

“You can come dressed like they did 200 years ago or in today's fashions, we just want you to come and have fun as we celebrate our 200th anniversary”

The city of Elkton is planning to celebrate its 200th anniversary with contests, a parade and live entertainment on a day in June that will include a keynote speaker and various others, a giant birthday cake, ... via Citizen Press

“He also implied that adult oriented entertainment businesses in and around those communities accounted for much of the sale tax revenues.”

Sheila Holden sheila.holden@gilesnews.us A cheap shot to his city and to the city of Cornersville is how Elkton Mayor Bill Ware perceived a comment said to have been made by Ardmore Mayor Bobby Hastings at the ... via Citizen Press

An interim police chief for the Elkton Police Department has been sworn in after former Police Chief Chris Cook resigned in January. via Citizen Press