Annie Moses Band Coming to Paris First Baptist Church

Who knew that the Annie Moses Band was coming to Paris First Baptist Church Sunday night, January 30 for a free concert at 6:00 pm? They will also be participating in the morning worship service. For more information about the Annie Moses Band go to www.anniemosesband.com

Free Kindle Downloads at Your Library

Who knew you could get FREE Kindle downloads on the W.G. Rhea Library FaceBook page?

Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction Begins Soon

Who knew that the 2011 Henry County Helping Hand radio auction signs on the air Monday, January 10 at 12:30 pm. Listen at AM 710 WTPR …it begins on Saturdays at 12:00 noon. Monday through Friday it begins at 12:30 pm. Attend in person at the Enoch Building inside the Henry County Fairgrounds. The number to call and bid is 644-1695. Ring those phones for the Helping Hand! - Becky Hedges

Freezin' for a Reason at this Year's Shiver at the River

Who knew that the Polar Plunge, last year’s fundraising event for the R.E.A.L. Hope Center will now be the “Shiver at the River” on January 1, 2011? The time this year will be 12:00 noon at the Paris Landing State Park Marina.

Tyson Soldier's Son Grew Up to be Mercury Astronaut

Who knew that Leroy Gordon Cooper, Sr.--the father of Mercury Astronaut "Gordo" Cooper--was a soldier at Camp Tyson? While Cooper was stationed at Camp Tyson, the family lived in Murray, where the future astronaut went to school. -Shannon McFarlin

Adults Only Holiday event at W. G. Rhea Library

Who knew there will be a Deck Your Shelves! Artists and Authors After-hours Holiday Event at W.G. Rhea Public Library, December 2, 2010 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The event features local artists and authors plus wine tasting and silent wine auction by Paris Winery and hor d'oeuvres by Friends of the Library. Must be 21 and older to attend.

Authors include David Hardin (After the War); Bill Haltom (Daddies: An Endangered Species); Carolyn Schriber (Beyond All Price); Rob Dalby (Piggy Wiggly series); Lee School Authors and Others.

Henry County Courts Tourists, and How!

Who knew that Henry County had $46.44 million dollars in tourism expenditures in 2009? (Source: Dr. Steve Morse, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tourism Institute)