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First day at the fair: Entries up over 2025
By Drew Butler, dbutler@cherryroad.com The Carter County Free Fair officially kicked off Thursday morning. Over the coming days a variety of activities are set to take place at the Hardy Murphy Coliseum, but the ribbons have already been awarded. Fair Manager Angie Green said entries are up this year. “I won’t know the final number…
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Five things to do this weekend
Eye on the Sparrow Cancer Support Organization will host Cookout for a Cause from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday at FMI located at 130 D. St. NW in Ardmore. It is a donation-only grilling event. Strength in Numbers Foundation will host a fish fry at noon, Saturday at the Market Place on Broadway. The…
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Cheers and jeers
By Drew Butler Cheers to Ardmore Middle School for the new careers class they launched. The elective, offered to 7th and 8th graders, will involve partnerships with local leaders, local businesses and other educational institutions. Students will get to listen to guest speakers, and go on field trips to see how various jobs work in…