Marion veterans events planned for September celebration
Marion announces a three day Veterans On Parade on Main Street September 6 with a memorial at Tower Square and a 6 p.m. Freedom Sings USA performance pairing veterans with songwriters. An earlier Sept 5 show at Little Nashville Cafe precedes the main events. Admission is free with non perishable food donations for the Marion VA pantry.
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Emergency prep: What to pack when disaster strikes
Carbondale briefing by Ameren on disaster readiness warns residents to pack essentials for storms floods and outages. Jennifer Lee urges carrying batteries radios flashlights and charged devices to stay informed and safe during prolonged power loss.
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Williamson County seeks new animal control supervisor
Williamson County commissioners will interview candidates this week to replace Animal Control Supervisor Kevin Harris whose resignation was accepted on August 12. Harris leaves August 22 for a job outside the county as construction on a new animal control facility moves forward. The board scheduled a Wednesday meeting with Animal Control Supervisor Interviews as new business to fill the vacancy quickly.
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Atkinson presses accountability with new external auditor
Williamson County will hire Baker Tilly as external auditor in a 3 0 county board vote. Tim Atkisson cites need for better oversight, transparency and planning as audits have fallen behind. The switch follows a summer RFP process amid growing county finances and complex reporting deadlines.
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