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New policy curbs contraband at jail

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 12:24:07 -0400

COLUMBIA, Tennessee - The Maury County sheriff says a new policy has led to a reduction in the amount of contraband items found at the jail.

High school students gain interest in beekeeping

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 13:58:30 -0400

COLUMBIA, Tennessee - The temperature in the large metal vat wasn't high enough, so Spring Hill High School sophomore Kayla Young stood on a table, attempting to raise it a few degrees.

Non-traditional school proposed in Maury County

Mon, 27 May 2013 15:18:02 -0400

COLUMBIA, Tennessee - A Middle Tennessee community is moving forward with a proposal for a non-traditional school to stem the dropout rate among teenagers.

Riverboats to resume 7-night cruises in Northwest

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:13:41 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The company that resumed riverboat cruises on the Mississippi River a year ago said Tuesday that it will offer seven-night trips starting next year on the Columbia and Snake rivers in Oregon and Washington.