Election Day 2024 is only five days away, and final preparations are in place for county voters. Early in-person voting A short time remains to cast an early in-person vote at the courthouse. To facilitate a last push for early voting, the Auditor’s Office be open until 5 p.m. Friday, November 1 and open from…

Last year, the Ringgold County Board of Supervisors approved both wind turbine and solar ordinances to establish minimum requirements and regulation of siting, construction, operation and decommissioning of commercial energy systems. While 1,500-2,000 feet setbacks from residences, businesses, property lines, and roadways are the industry standard, Ringgold County set larger set back distances based on…

Scholastic sports have traditionally been played on wide-open outdoor football, soccer, baseball/softball fields and running tracks or in large gymnasiums for volleyball, basketball, and wrestling. Players in the newest sport at Mount Ayr Community High School, however, compete in a tiny 12×8-foot room located off the school library. Say hello to the Raider Esports team!…

Changes are in store at the top of the Ringgold County Development Corporation (RCDC) as executive director Jodie Geist has announced her intention to step back from her full-time role as director. Geist will remain with RCDC on a part-time basis to help not only with the transition to a new executive director but also…