Community News

Local health nurse Amanda Blair has been named the Anderson County Health Department’s employee of the year, the agency announced in a news release.
She was recognized for what health director Brandon Hurley said was her outstanding performance and dedication to the agency.
“Amanda is compassionate, hardworking, a team player and truly dedicated to the mission of the health department,” said Hurley.
 

Seven members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 34 went to Thomson Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore on Dec. 3 for a Christmas party for the Roosevelt Unit. Shopping was done from a wish list provided by the center for 54 veterans. Unit 34 members helped pass out gifts purchased by the Legion and Auxiliary and food was provided by the Veterans Center.

Franklin and Anderson County CASA is seeking dedicated volunteers to begin training in January 2012.
CASA provides trained volunteers to serve as advocates for abused, neglected or dependent children involved in Family Court and work toward a plan that ensures that these children are in a safe permanent home.
Franklin County CASA, now servicing Anderson County, serves in the best interest of children, according to the CASA news release.