Last Friday’s rivalry game at Don Whitaker Memorial Stadium was a tale of two halves. The first told a story of competitiveness, suspense, and parity. The second, on the other hand, was not as compelling.

Tennesseans can now request an expunction of their criminal record and start, once again, with a clean slate after a new state law took effect on July 1. House Bill 2865 was reviewed and signed into law by Governor Bill Haslam on May 21.

After barely escaping their game with Selmer the week before with a win, Bethel sought to make their next victory more convincing...they succeeded.

The Ramer Eagles hosted the Blue Devils of Michie last Thursday. Ramer’s defense made a huge statement as the team picked up their second county win.

The McNairy County Commission postponed a vote on the school referendum at its Sept. 4 meeting. As Commissioner Wilburn Gene Ashe acknowledged at the meeting, this means that the referendum will not be on the Nov. 6 ballot.