Violets are very abundant this time of year and are probably the most common and the easiest to identify family of spring wildflowers in our area. You can find them about anywhere, even in your yard unless you’re a grass purist that uses herbicides.

Wild violets typically have heart shaped leaves that are blunt toothed along the edge. The flowers have five petals arranged so that two point upward and three down, with the lower middle petal sticking out a little longer than the others to provide a landing zone for pollinating insects.

A good crowd gathered for the monthly free breakfast for Veterans, their families, and supporters at the American Legion New Liberty Post 212 on April 11. All-you-can-eat sausage, eggs, biscuits, and some amazing gravy were available, as was an array of fresh fruit and donuts. No one could go away hungry, and there was plenty for seconds!

It’s difficult for me to lay down and just go to sleep at night because my mind goes into hyper drive. That being said, it was worse when I was a child.

Junior Rangers learn a wide variety of topics, like flora and fauna, history, wilderness preparedness, and others, while having fun in the great outdoors!

Junior Rangers will get to go hiking, try new skills, learn about wildlife, see historical demonstrations, make new friends, get out on the water, and so much more!

Dr. Fuller Lyon, Associate Director of the University of Tennessee's Pride of the Southland Band, visited the Union County High School Band Program recently. Dr. Fuller helped prepare band members for their upcoming concert festival performance. Guest directors like Dr. Lyon gives students the opportunity to experience different techniques and hone their musical skill.

Hunter Collins, UCHS Band Director, invites a variety of professional directors and musicians each school year to enrich the musical experience of his students.

Inviting all children who will be 5 years old by August 5.
Sign up for Kindergarten at your community school.

Bring:
Proof of residency
Updated Shot record and physical
Birth certificate
Parent ID
Any custody papers

Remember A camera for the milestone picture and meet the Kindergarten teachers

Use this link to complete an application for Pre-K.
A certified Pre-K teacher will contact you.
Complete a form for each child.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3gIa_7kxUj6WAXT09MRBoZY1nKkb…

UNION COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
WORKSHOP
Union County High School
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026
6:00 p.m.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a 6-week workshop series designed to help community members manage their long-term health issues effectively. Chronic conditions of those attending may include asthma, arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, chronic pain, sleep apnea, or fibromyalgia, among others.

Every season a pair of bluebirds nest under the eve of my house, which I allow because I enjoy having them around. They are pretty things with an appetite for insect pests. Also their song sounds like they are quietly cooing at their young and is very relaxing to hear. The first sighting of bluebirds is considered by many to be a sign of Spring.