Alex Blackburn and Jake Langston were united in marriage on September 20, 2025 before a large number of guests. The vows were exchanged at the home of the groom’s parents, John and Melissa Langston in Columbia, Tennessee. The bride is the daughter of Knox and Stacy Blackburn. The couple will reside in Columbia.

John William Mayher, Jr. 84, of Midland, Georgia, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 surrounded by his family. Funeral services were Thursday, September 18 at St. Paul Church, Columbus, Georgia with Rev. Dr. Shane Green and Rev. Norman Dunlap officiating. The family received friends on Wednesday, September 17 in The Mill Room of Striffler Hamby.
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TWHNC Press Release September 25, 2005 The Celebration has selected Ryne Parker, Sam Sorrell and Chad Williams to judge the Celebration Fall Classic. The Fall Classic will be held in Cooper Steel Arena on October 30th through November 1st. Sam Sorrell is a veteran to Celebration events having judged the Celebration eight times with the
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This past weekend SWEET WALKING MATILDA and Ally Jo Jacobs found themselves strutting their stuff in a completely different kind of arena. The recently crowned Owner Amateur Youth 6-17 Trail Pleasure World Grand Championship duo, delivered the game ball to kick off the Middle Tennessee State University Homecoming football game in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Monday, September 22nd TWHBEA and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture hosted an information workshop to educate eligible equine business owners about the addition of equine to the TAEP program. The workshop was held at the TWHBEA headquarters in Lewisburg, TN and via Zoom. Participants were walked through the TAEP website information and were able to
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Mike and Casey Tracy are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Mary Michael Tracy, born on August 12, 2025. She weighed 8.7 pounds and measured 21 inches long. Mary Michael has already made her first trip to the 2025 Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, where she proudly cheered on her big
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Carol C. Canerday was born November 2, 1931, and passed away August 30, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born in Morgan City, Louisiana to her parents, Julius B. and Alice C. Chauvin. She is survived by her four sons, James K. “Jamie” White and wife Christa, Billy F. “Bill” White and wife
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Jessica Lawwell and Raine Sims were united in marriage on August 8, 2025. The couple exchanged vows in the “Garden” at Grace Valley Farm in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Jessica is the daughter of Josh and Beth Lawwell of Shelbyville. Raine is the son of Blake and Beth Sims of Shelbyville. The newlyweds will make their home
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Derek and Lindsay Hess Price are pleased to announce the arrival of their first child, Ellis Layne Price. She was born on August 21st and weighed 8 lbs. and measured 20.5 inches long.

The North Carolina Championship, a.k.a. The Asheville Show, will be held October 2-4, 2025 at the Western North Carolina AG Center in Fletcher, NC. Judging the event are Chris Zahnd, Wayne Dean and Steve Glidewell. For more information, contact Terri Mosley at 336-325-5009.

Equine businesses across Tennessee will soon be able to apply for support through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s premier cost-share initiative, the Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP). The application period for TAEP is October 1–7, 2025. Details will be available soon at: www.tn.gov/taep To be eligible for the TAEP, applicants must operate a commercial equine
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Bryce Way and Jaycee Corlew were united in marriage on September 5, 2025. Jaycee is the daughter of Michele Payne and Chad Corlew. Bryce is the son of Tara Boyce and Chad Way. The couple exchanged vows at the Boyce home in front of a large number of guests. The newlyweds will reside in Pleasant
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2025 Stallion Breeding Reports are due October 1 and must be postmarked by that date to avoid possible late filing fees. The breeding year is September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 931-359-1574 or email arodgers@twhbea.com.

Crystal Deputy and Colton Holley were united in marriage in a private ceremony on September 5, 2025. The couple exchanged vows surrounded by the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Mrs. Doris M. Penick, 94, of Walterboro, South Carolina, entered into rest Friday morning, September 5, 2025, at her residence. She entered into the arms of her Savior peacefully, surrounded by the love of her adoring family. Mrs. Penick was born September 1, 1931, in Highland, Illinois. She was a member of Saint George Church
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