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Much has gone into Legends Steakhouse in Murphy making the dining establishment what it is today. From left are owner Cody Allen, Executive Chef Tyler Wilson and owner Selina Jones. 

Much has gone into Legends Steakhouse in Murphy making the dining establishment what it is today. From left are owner Cody Allen, Executive Chef Tyler Wilson and owner Selina Jones. 

A family’s dreams created Legends

Anngee Quinones-Belian
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Body Murphy Ever since Cody was young he knew he wanted to own a restaurant,” said his mother, Selina Jones, who grew up in the business as her mother owned two.
The real check for $787,000, which was distributed on Dec. 20, will come in handy as the Town of Andrews works to improve its water and sewer system. At left with the celebratory big check is state Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin), with state Rep. Karl Gillespie (R-Franklin) at right. In the middle are Tammy Holloway and Ethan McCubbin with the town, along with Andrews Mayor James Reid. More than $11 million in state funding is earmarked for the town’s new treatment plant.

The real check for $787,000, which was distributed on Dec. 20, will come in handy as the Town of Andrews works to improve its water and sewer system. At left with the celebratory big check is state Sen. Kevin Corbin (R-Franklin), with state Rep. Karl Gillespie (R-Franklin) at right. In the middle are Tammy Holloway and Ethan McCubbin with the town, along with Andrews Mayor James Reid. More than $11 million in state funding is earmarked for the town’s new treatment plant.

Sewer plant faces fines unless repairs are made

Randy Foster
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Body Andrews – Aging infrastructure, high costs and deferred funding for maintenance are causing headaches with the town’s sewage treatment plant. But hope may be on the horizon.
Photos by Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent The first-place chili cook-off winner at Fire in the Valley was Paulette Smithmeyer of Let Er Ripp Again.

Photos by Nicole Wright/Staff Correspondent The first-place chili cook-off winner at Fire in the Valley was Paulette Smithmeyer of Let Er Ripp Again.

VFW’s chili cook-off brings fire to defrost Valley

Nicole Wright
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Body Andrews – To cap off a week of below-freezing temperatures and a predicted daytime high of only 20 degrees, there was indeed plenty of Fire in the Valley at Andrews Veterans of For
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Church launches child-care initiative

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Body Murphy – First United Methodist Church announces the launch of a two-pronged initiative to increase child-care options in Cherokee County, with the goal of helping advance the coun
The home of Luther and Olive Ellis is on Main Street in Andrews, beside the P.B. Ferebee Home. Their son, John Luther Ellis, married Hazel Burgess, and they had three children, John Eric (Rick), Joel Tatham Ellis and Elaine. The children have many wonderful memories growing up with their grandparents. The grandson, John Eric (Rick), lives in the house today. 

The home of Luther and Olive Ellis is on Main Street in Andrews, beside the P.B. Ferebee Home. Their son, John Luther Ellis, married Hazel Burgess, and they had three children, John Eric (Rick), Joel Tatham Ellis and Elaine. The children have many wonderful memories growing up with their grandparents. The grandson, John Eric (Rick), lives in the house today. 

Southern lady’s adventure continues

Kandy Barnard
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Body This is the second of a two-part series about Olive Tatham Ellis.’

Cherokee County Arrest Report

News Staff
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Body The following people were booked through the Cherokee County Detention Center from Jan . 7-13, 2023, and federal law enforcement officers handled the cases.