The L.C.H.S. Panthers were home to play Camden’s Lions Friday, October 23. It was all Panthers in the first half with L.C.H.S. taking a 21 to 0 lead into the locker room at the half. Following half-time, it was all Mother Nature as a storm delayed game play in the second half by some ninety minutes. The break gave Camden time to recharge and the Lions scored twice when play resumed. The Panthers were able to answer to win the game by a final score of 41 to 14, maintaining a perfect record on the season. Next, the Panthers play the Forrest Rockets from Chapel Hill in the final game of the regular season here at home Friday, October 30. Kick-off is set for 7:00 p.m. and you’ll hear all of the action on-air and online at Local 1230 WMLR and www.1230wmlr.com.

The early voting period for the November 3 election continues through Thursday, October 29. Voter turn-out has been characterized as heavy. More than 2 thousand early ballots had been cast according to officials as-of-last-week. The wait to vote, however is reportedly short. Voters may cast their ballots in the election commission office from 8:00 to 4:00 through Thursday. More information is available at the Lewis County Election Commission Office in the War Memorial Building on Smith Avenue or by calling (931) 796-0510.

Due to COVID-19 precautions, Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative is holding an annual meeting business session only this year instead of individual district meetings in each of its five counties. The meeting will take place October 27, 2020, at the Centerville River Park in Hickman County at 11 a.m. To limit contact and safeguard against spreading the virus with hand-to-hand contact, there will be no registration or prizes. Those attending are asked to stay inside their vehicle during the event. In the event of inclement weather, an alternate date of October 29 was selected. Watch MLEC’s website, Facebook and Twitter for schedule change announcements.

According to Tennessee State Law, Burn Permits are now required for outdoor debris burns. Permits are required from October 15 to May 15 each year. Permits are free and may be obtained online for leaf and brush piles. For larger applications, such as forestry, agricultural, or land clearing operations, call the Division of Forestry phone number for the county where the burning will be done. In Lewis County, residents should dial (877) 350-BURN (2876) or click on www.burnsafetn.org.

Columbia State Community College will host virtual Tennessee Reconnect information sessions during the months of October and November. Tennessee Reconnect is a last-dollar scholarship that provides free tuition for adults to attend a community college. The initiative is designed to help adults enter college to gain new skills, advance in the workplace and fulfill lifelong dreams of completing a degree or credential. Multiple sessions are planned and a schedule along with more information can be found at www.ColumbiaState.edu/Reconnect or by calling (931) 540-2655.

Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative and TVA are launching residential virtual home energy evaluations so residents can benefit from money-saving, expert energy advice while maintaining social distance without COVID-19 concerns. MLEC members can use their smart device to interact with an MLEC Energy Specialist through an app and augmented reality technology instead of a site visit. There is no charge for the service, and participants receive a $10 Home Depot card and six LED bulbs mailed to their home. For more information, phone your local office or click on www.mlec.com.

The Tennessee Recovery Project provides free resource connections for residents impacted by Covid-19. Resources available include short-term supportive counseling, referrals for community resources, emotional wellness, coping skills and more. The project is administered locally by Centerstone. For more information, call (931) 796-5916 or (888) 460-4351.