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🌱 How did Bland’s own Jerry Wright fare on Watts Bar Lake?

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In today's newsletter:

  • How did Bland's own Jerry Wright fare on Watts Bar Lake?

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  • Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 60, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy, a shower; cool, with a high of 59 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Seymour's Kerstetter claims title at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Watts Bar Lake (majorleaguefishing.com) — Bland resident Jerry Wright represented the community well, finishing fourth among co-anglers with four bass totaling 8 pounds, 13 ounces at a Phoenix Bass Fishing League event on Tennessee's Watts Bar Lake. The two-day tournament featured anglers from several states, with top finishers earning cash prizes and qualifying points toward upcoming regional and national championships.
   

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