Recovery continues after May tornado in Williamson County
Three months after a tornado hit Williamson County cleanup and recovery move forward though challenges remain. The May 16 storm damaged rural areas south of Marion with leveled homes and scattered debris. Emergency Management Director Brian Burgess told county commissioners most large scale demolition and debris removal are done and the long term recovery effort continues with homeowners assistance.
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Environmentalists sue Forest Service to stop logging near Bell Smith Springs
Friends of Bell Smith Springs join legal challenge filed in July to halt a Forest Service plan cutting 70 acres in Hunting Branch Creek watershed. Sam Stearns says logging fails to improve forest health and highlights decades of opposition to large clear cuts in Shawnee National Forest.
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Hunting Branch Creek
Sam Stearns
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Regional Association of Concerned Environmentalists
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Two Arrested in Arson at McKinney Chapel Church
Two men have been arrested and indicted in connection with an arson at McKinney Chapel Free Will Baptist Church that caused more than 300000 dollars in damage. Deputies responded July 24 and found extensive fire damage including broken windows and scorched sanctuary wood. Sheriff’s office released photos showing the devastation.
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McKinney Chapel Freewill Baptist Church
Williamson County Sheriff’s Office
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Southern McKinney Chapel
Freewill Baptist Church
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Life Story 5K Run/Walk fundraiser supports mental health
Centerstone hosts its third annual Life Story 5K Run Walk on September 6 to raise money for mental health and substance use services. Erin Camfield, Centerstone's director of advancement, explains the semicolon symbolizes continuing life and story. The main race information continues on page A12.
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