“Showdown at the Hoedown” Produced in 1975 Features the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree (VIEW VIDEOS HERE)

June 7, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

In 1975, a PBS film crew produced a documentary on the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree & Crafts Festival called “Showdown at the Hoedown”.

View the two part program by clicking the links below. You might see yourself or someone you know.

SHOWDOWN AT THE HOEDOWN- part A from MOVING HISTORY RESOURCE on Vimeo.

SHOWDOWN AT THE HOEDOWN, part B from MOVING HISTORY RESOURCE on Vimeo.

June 7, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Recovery Court Thursday recognized six participants in the program for their efforts in living a clean and sober life.

“Marina Cornett moved up to Phase II in our program after being in the 1st phase for 90 days and completing all the requirements,” said Kate Arnold, DeKalb Recovery Court Coordinator. “ Marina addressed the court asking that she be allowed to phase up stating “I have learned that I am worthy and deserving of a clean and sober life and I am recovering mentally, physically, and spiritually one day at a time. I also learned that I am a strong and determined woman and I am going to work hard and receive what my new life has to offer. So look out world here I come!,” she said.

“Also our 3 aftercare graduates (Carlos Santos, Grady Murphy, and Anthony Walters), who all graduated 6 months ago in December and have completed their 6 month of aftercare, had encouraging words for the new participants in Recovery Court.  We celebrated their sendoff by enjoying some cake and sharing encouraging words with them,” added Arnold.

“We also recognized 2 participants with 1 year sobriety, Jamie Ramos and Justin Murphy. They were presented with a certificate along with a piece of jewelry representing hope and courage,” said Arnold.

(Recovery Court Celebrates Sobriety Efforts of Participants: Pictured: left to right- Marina Cornett, Rhonda Harpole (case manager), Anthony Walters, Carlos Santos, Grady Murphy, Kate Arnold (coordinator), Jamie Ramos, Justin Murphy)

June 7, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Are you an online ordained minister in the state of Tennessee?

If so, then you soon won’t be able to solemnize a marriage.

Starting July 1^st, a new state law prohibits persons receiving online ordinations from solemnizing the rite of matrimony.

So who can perform a marriage ceremony under state law?

*Current and former county clerks who held office on or after July 1, 2014

*Ordained religious leaders

*Current and former county commissioners

*City mayors

*Current and former county mayors

*Current and former judges

*Governor

*Current and former speakers of the State Senate and House of Representatives

The following are new additions to the law:

*Members of the General Assembly, but only those who have “opted in” by filing a notice with the Office of Vital Records

*Law enforcement chaplains duly appointed by the heads of state and local law enforcement agencies

*Members of municipal legislative bodies

An authorized officiant is required to return the marriage license to the county clerk within three days after the ceremony. The county clerk has no authority to require proof that an officiant is authorized to perform the ceremony and must presume the marriage is valid. The vital records form also must be completed and returned to the county clerk within three days.

« First ‹ Previous 1 1683 1773 1781 1782 17831784 1785 1793 1883 2407 Next › Last »