Moore County News

A trial date of Jan. 8 has been set for a Nashville-area man charged with illegally possessing up to $1 million worth of Jack Daniel whiskey.

A Moore County man is facing a number of charges for theft of property in three states.

State Sen. Jim Tracy, R-Shelbyville, is unopposed in the Republican primary Aug.

Prosecutors and defense attorneys are negotiating to settle the case of a Nashville-area man indicted on charges of illegally possessing up to $1 million worth of Jack Daniel's whiskey.

Motlow College commencement exercises will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday. This year's graduation will feature guest speaker David Gregory, who will address approximately 450 graduates in Nisbett Center on the Moore ... via DNJ.com

The Superintendent of Giles County, Tennessee says schools there will be closing at 12:30 p.m. today because of severe weather threats. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

Sara Dusenberry was 3-for-4 with three RBI as Siegel blanked Warren County to improve to 4-0 in District 7-AAA . Stephanie Byrn struck out 11 to earn the shutout for Siegel, while Abby Thomas and Kristen ... via DNJ.com

Some of the top players I've had a chance to see at this week's Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee Boys Basketball Championships at Murphy Center. via DNJ.com

Mr. Basketball finalist M.J. Brown scored 27 points and had seven assists to lead No. via DNJ.com

Tyler Jean has 13 points and Shane Worthey has 10, as Moore County leads Eagleville 40-19 at the half in Class A quarterfinal action at the Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee Boys Basketball Championships. via DNJ.com

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Jimmy Bedford is looking forward to buying a Harley, kicking back, and taking it easy when he retires in three weeks after 40 years of making Tennessee sippin' whiskey in the hollows of Moore County. via The Tennessean

Lincoln County, Tenn. schools are closed today Fayetteville City Schools are closed today Franklin County, Tenn. via WAFF-TV Huntsville

Tennessee emergency officials report 11 more deaths, bringing the death toll from mid-south storms to 44. via AM1070-WDIA MEMPHIS

A Moore County grand jury has indicted a Goodlettsville man on charges of illegally possessing and selling about $1 million worth of Jack Daniel's whiskey. via WVLT-TV Knoxville

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One of Bedford County's neighbors, Lincoln County, will vote on consolidated city-county government, known as "metropolitan" or "metro" government, on the same day as next month's primary elections. via Shelbyville Times-Gazette

Smyrna Motlow spring enrollment tops 1,000 Motlow College credit enrollment for the spring term is up 6.08 percent, with 3,543 students enrolled for classes after on-site registration, said MaryLou Apple, ... via The Daily News Journal

Give the Jack some slack. The Jack Daniel's that is. Instead of pouring hundreds of bottles of illegally obtained Tennessee sipping whiskey down the drain, the state should find a way to use it for good ... via The Daily News Journal