Three Sworn-In At Carrollton School Board Meeting
The Carrollton Board of Education saw three board members sworn-in to begin new four year terms on Thursday. Pictured below are: Greg Schulenburg, Melanie Williams McLendon and Greg Dothard. Schulenburg begins his first term as the ward-4 board member, replacing Dr. Jimmy Pope who retired at the end of 2019. McLendon was appointed in June […]
Southwire Confirms Attack By Allied Universal Maze Ransomware; Fights Back
Last Friday, Carrollton-based Southwire confirmed via their web-page that last monthÂ’s “cyber incident” that affected their business world-wide was indeed an attack via Allied Universal Maze Ransomware. Southwire Vice-President Of Communications Jason Pollard told WLBB Radio that after the company refused to pay a ransom in exchange for business information taken by the hackers, the […]
How Will SNAP Reduction Affect Free Lunch Program At Local Schools?
Carrollton City SchoolsÂ’ officials this week told WLBB Radio that the Trump administration plan to limit the number of people receiving food stamps– which would affect the number of students who would automatically qualify for free lunch at school–will not affect students in the current school year. The federal government is working to trim the […]
Carrollton Discussing Alcohol, Uber & Safety On Square
The city of Carrollton is in the process of reconsidering its current alcohol ordinance—particularly open container laws in the downtown— after authorities had to respond to an extremely violent altercation on the square prior to the new year, they believe may have been fueled by over-indulgence and under-aged drinking. City officials are also discussing a […]
Construction Begins in Carroll County to add Southbound Turn Lane on SR 113 to SR 8Â
WHAT: Construction is underway to add a southbound turn lane on SR 113 to SR 8. The lane will take approximately 60 days to complete, weather permitting. Motorists can expect delays in the area due to the construction and occasional lane closures. WHEN: Beginning January 9, 2020 WHERE: Southbound on SR 113 at SR 8 […]
