Excitement was in the air last week as the Luttrell Sassy Seniors were visited by some special guests. Second graders from Luttrell Elementary School brought Halloween joy to the seniors while dressed in their pajamas for spirit week bringing their trick-or-treating exhilaration with them. The seniors were delighted to dress up in imaginative outfits or wear a Halloween whimsical hat. And let us not forget our librarians who decorated to present a spooktacular atmosphere. The seniors were greeted with big smiles from the students and the seniors were ready to hand out delicious candies.

Union County High School has a full slate of tennis players for the 2024 schedule.
Janae Chapell, Evelyn Gentry, Ava Tiller, Hannah Groot, Travyn Farmer, Scarlett Gwaltney, Nola Chesney, Ashlyn Tiller, and Ella Branscomb complete the girls roster.
Making the boys team are Dalton Schreieck, Nick Wilson, Jace Walker, Max Corum, Lathan Garner, and Jaxon Bailey. Mike Johnson is the coach.
The Union County High School tennis program is a member of Division 1, Class A, Region 1, District 2 under TSSAA. The season begins in March.

Dozens of pies lined the tables at the UT Extension Union County Conference Room as judges from the Union County Family and Consumer Education Association tasted and marked their ballots during the Heritage Festival Pie Contest.
Henley DeWitt received $100 and claimed the 2023 Grand Champion title with her pie Goodbye Summer Lemon Zinnia Pie. Kathy Venturella's Apple Pie garnered first place and $50 in the fruit category. Receiving second and third place ribbons were Ashley Mike’s Skillet Apple Pie and Mia Roach’s Key Lime Pie.

We would like to congratulate the following students on their accomplishments for the first nine weeks of school.

Down on the Farm had a great turnout today where 4-Her's had the chance to share information with Maynardville Elementary like how to take care of their animals, be safe with their farm equipment, learn how dairy is made and learn how bees produce honey.

On Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7, 2023, District Attorney General Jared Effler and staff, in partnership with the Children’s Centers of the 8th Judicial District, hosted the Eighth Annual Dixie Roofing Clays for Children Sporting Clays Tournament at Iron Mountain Sporting Clays in Kodak, Tennessee. The purpose of the event was to raise money to support the Children’s Centers of the 8th Judicial District, comprised of Campbell, Claiborne, Fentress, Scott, and Union counties.

In addition to restoring the pre-pregnancy shape of the abdomen, abdominoplasty (‘tummy tuck’) surgery with muscle repair can improve back pain after childbearing, reports a new study.

When you’re a kid, you don’t understand some of the things that adults do. For instance, I thought Christmas presents were supposed to be something you wanted or could enjoy. Even for adults. Then one year my mom gave my dad a gift that I couldn’t imagine anybody wanting or enjoying.

I planned to spend fall break with my relatives in Cincinnati. I decided to leave Sunday afternoon after church and return home on Wednesday evening so I could be back in town to teach my Thursday evening community college class.

Here is a different cookie recipe. It reminds me of a carrot cake. Make these bars when you want a special cookie to serve, Beat eggs until light. Gradually beat in sugar. Alternate salad oil and flour sifted with soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix well. Fold in carrots, coconut and nuts. Spread evenly in 2 greased 9 by 13 inch baking pans. Bake at 350 F. for 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and set on racks to cool. Spread with cream cheese frosting then cut into 1 inch by 3 inch bars. Store in refrigerator or freezer.