WECO News: Friday, January 27th, 2012

Breast Cancer Awareness month was last observed in October, but women and even men in some cases are at risk all year long. That’s why a Pink Out basketball game has been scheduled for tonight, when Wartburg hosts Sunbright, according to former teacher and cancer survivor Betty Redmon.

 Betty 1

Redmon says everyone who plans to attend the game should wear pink in support of awareness. Information will be handed out at the door regarding breast cancer, and other fun events are planned for the evening. As a survivor, Redmon says women should always check for signs.

 Betty 2

Being knowledgeable of breast cancer and its symptoms may help save a life. More information on this particular disease can be found online at breastcancer.org.

State Senator Ken Yager (R- Harriman) has received an award of appreciation from the Tennessee Telecommunications Association for his efforts to protect rural consumers. The certificate of appreciation was awarded to Yager in his office in Nashville as the Tennessee General Assembly began its third week of legislative action.

The Tennessee Telecommunications Association is an industry trade organization formed for the purpose of promoting telecommunications service in Tennessee. Currently, the Association is comprised of eighteen Tier I members employing approximately 1,000 people and serving approximately 240,000 access lines.

The US Army Field Band is coming to Wartburg on Tuesday, February 28^th. The band travels the nation performing in front of crowds big and small. This event is free to the public and tickets can be picked up by visiting the offices of Highland Telephone and Highland Communications.

The Appalachia Resale Store in Sunbright has announced that it is in need of items to sale. Proceeds from the Resale Store are used to help build Habitat homes for low income families. The store accepts any type of household items, appliances, building supplies and good clothing. Those with items to donate, but unable to deliver themselves may call 628-2081 for assistance.

In Sports, some area high school basketball teams are in action tonight. Here are some of those games. Oneida makes the trip to Coalfield, Oakdale is at home against Jellico, CAK is at Oliver Springs, and in our game tonight, Sunbright travels to Wartburg. Remember, the game is a “Pink Out”, so make sure to wear something pink tonight. Pregame coverage on WECO-FM begins at 6:00, and tipoff for the girls game is at 6:30.

Also in sports, the Lady Vols bounced back on the hardwood last night, scoring an 86-56 victory over Alabama. Glory Johnson led UT with 13 points and 8 rebounds.

And finally, sometimes being a thief stinks. An unnamed 62-year-old woman was walking her dog in Santa Cruz, California, when a mugger suddenly confronted her: he told her to give him “everything she had,” or he’d kick her dog. She handed over a bag and the robber fled. His total take: one pile of dog waste, which she had picked up earlier in the walk.