I’m looking forward to working with our Mayors to make BOC a great success! hub.wbbjtv.com/news/local_new…

Meeting with Ford representatives today in Brownsville!

Ford Blue Oval City representatives speaking to the community tonight in Brownsville. Exciting for West Tennessee!!

Coming to Jackson Fairgrounds Park: Building Ford at BlueOval City: Meet Ford Motor Company and BlueOval SK on Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Due to limited space, this is a registration-only event. Please register by October 19: eventbrite.com/e/building-blu…

The Padres and Matt Carpenter have agreed to a deal for 2023 with a player option for the 2024 season, per a source. Carpenter will play something of a utility role in San Diego -- some 1B, LF, RF, DH and potentially backup 2B and 3B as well.

Congratulations to Kel Kearns, plant manager at BlueOval City’s Tennessee Electric Vehicle Center, for his appointment to the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors! #BlueOval_TN

Griz night on MLK Day!

I like to shake things up a bit when it comes to Snow and/or Ice Day closing announcements. Does this winter have another one left to give? We’ll see.

Video: Movers pack for Spring Training during Cardinals Truck Day stltoday.com/sports/basebal… via St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Ford at BlueOval City is the blueprint for Ford’s electric future around the world." –Bill Ford Learn more: Ford.com/BlueOvalCity #BlueOval_TN

Absolutely love these rookie reactions, this is awesome!

Former Haywood County Mayor Franklin Smith passed away last night. Franklin was the “Father” of the Megasite. He was a true statesman!

Kalen DeBoer…. For most of his NAIA career as both a player and coach, the NAIA Football Championship was played in Savannah, TN. A cereal company had the team’s picture on its box. He is #7. I was given this football in 2001 when he was an assistant coach. A great guy!!

CBS Sunday Morning had a feature this morning on Sports Illustrated and some of their iconic covers. This cover is from the NAIA Championship in Hardin County, TN

I am speaking at NADO Annual Training Conference 2024. Please check out my talk if you're attending the event! #NADOATC24 - via #Whova event app

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Selmer Tennessee tornado damage after overnight twister rips through tow... youtu.be/QRpGSkxD7oc?si… via YouTube

Check out the RuralStrong podcast on Spotify and YouTube. Guests discuss innovations and best practices in rural economic and community development!

New RuralStrong podcast today on Spotify and YouTube (7/21)! Deb Barnett, Executive Director of Southern Illinois Now. youtu.be/2TtsMFcP6Vc