Ken Walker

Tennessee

Reporter at The Paris Post-Intelligencer

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Local Special Olympics event makes for fun morning at HCHS

1 week ago | parispi.net | Ken Walker |Ken Walker Post-Intelligencer

A large contingent of students from Henry County High School and Rhea Elementary School came out to Patriot Stadium on a bright, sunny morning on April 10 to cheer on many of their fellow classmates in the Paris-Henry County Special Olympics. Jammie Adkisson, local coordinator for the Special Olympics, said 99 students from Henry County schools and the Paris Special School District came out to compete. The students are aged kindergarten through 12th grade.
Carrying the torch

1 week ago | parispi.net | Ken Walker

Participants in this year’s Paris-Henry County Special Olympics carry a banner and the Olympic torch during the opening ceremonies for the event on April 10 at Patriot Stadium. There were 99 students competing in this year’s event. (See story and additional photo on Page 4).
Sharing the wealth

1 week ago | parispi.net | Ken Walker

Henry County Helping Hand president David Flowers (left) hands a check to Brittney Green, founder of the Easton’s Angels organization, during the Helping Hand’s annual fund distribution meeting Monday at the Krider Performing Arts Center. Green’s organization was one of 77 local organizations/groups who shared in a total of $492,400 that was distributed this year. More information on the distribution event will be published in next week’s Post-Intelligencer.
Site plan approved for new inclusive playground at Ogburn Park

1 week ago | parispi.net | Ken Walker |Ken Walker Post-Intelligencer

Another big step has been taken toward completion of The Levi Miles Foundation Playground at Ogburn Park. The Paris Municipal Regional Planning Commission agreed on April 10 to a site plan that had been submitted on behalf of the planned playground, which will be Henry County’s first fully inclusive playground, serving special needs children and families of all backgrounds and abilities. The playground is going to occupy more than 1.3 acres of land at Ogburn Park, one of Paris’ oldest city parks.
Saturday will get Fish Fry off to strong start

1 week ago | parispi.net | Ken Walker |Ken Walker Post-Intelligencer

Some folks just can’t wait to get started when it comes to the World’s Biggest Fish Fry. Though the bulk of the event’s festivities are scheduled during the week of April 21-26, the Fish Fry will get off to a hot start this weekend, with quite a few events set for Saturday. The early bird events will include the Hushpuppy Dash 5K Walk/Run, the Car and Bike Show, the Catfish Clash boxing event and the Fish Fry Fling disc golf tournament.
The elongated man

2 weeks ago | parispi.net | Ken Walker

Dan Knowles (right) accepts the Best in Show award from Paris-Henry County Arts Council board member Dennis Melhouse (left) during a ceremony Sunday that opened the 39th Community Artists Showcase at Rhea Public Library. Knowles won for his painting “Elongated Self Portrait.” Caleb Grissom, executive director of the arts council, is in center background.
Sensational swing

2 weeks ago | parispi.net | Ken Walker

Michael Lawler (front) of Camden plays his baritone saxophone as part of the Paris Big Band concert Sunday afternoon at the Krider Performing Arts Center. Under the direction of Mike Holden, the band, made up of 18 talented musicians from this area, performed swing standards from the likes of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman and Billie Holiday.
Mapping out her retirement years

3 weeks ago | parispi.net | Ken Walker

Sandy McGuire (right) listens as Henry County Property Assessor Scott Morrison tells her she’s being presented with the Loyal Patriot Award during a retirement ceremony for her on March 28 in Morrison’s office. McGuire had worked in the office for more than 27 years, working largely as a mapper. About two dozen people attended the retirement party. The Loyal Patriot Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Henry County government.
County seeks new veterans service officer

4 weeks ago | parispi.net | Ken Walker |Ken Walker Post-Intelligencer

Henry County is looking for a new veterans service officer after parting ways with Jon Bolding earlier this month. The county is accepting resumes for the job through 4 p.m. April 3. They may be dropped off in person at County Mayor Randy Geiger’s office in the courthouse or may be emailed to [email protected]. All applicants must be an honorably discharged veteran and must submit a Military Discharge Form (DD-214) with their resume.
Former Patriot star Damron moves to next chapter of football career

4 weeks ago | parispi.net | Ken Walker |Ken Walker Post-Intelligencer

He’ll always love the Big Orange, but Ryan Damron now is concentrating on making purple and black the prominent color combination in his football life. The former Henry County High School star quarterback has landed in Nacogdoches, Texas, ready to compete for the starting QB job at Stephen F. Austin State University. Damron spent the last two seasons as a preferred walk-on at the University of Tennessee, then entered the transfer portal in the early part of the offseason.