By Shannon McFarlin News Director
Paris, Tenn.–With $2,492 raised today, the Henry County Helping Hand Radio Auction is now at $131,461 for the year. Every year, the Helping Hand auction raises thousands of dollars for over 80 non-profit and public service groups.
Donating items today were Quinn Chapel, St. John’s–CDS, HCHS Madigals, and Inman Beta Club. Auctioneer today was Junior Staggs with members of the Athena Delphian Club manning the phones.
The auction started January 9 and goes through March 1.
On Tuesday, donations will be accepted from the Cottage Grove community, Center community and Interrail Signal.
Looking ahead, on Wednesday, January 25, items will be donating by Commercial Bank, Carroll Bank & Trust, Foundation Bank, Regions Bank, and First Bank.
You can listen to all the action on our stations at 104.7FM or 1000AM (WHNY “Big Henry”) or you can listen on our website at www.radionnwtn.com. You can bid over the phone or in person at the Paris Convention Center.
Donated items can be seen daily on the Henry County Helping Hand Facebook page and website.
Drop off items and the Paris Convention Center between 7-9 p.m. The auction starts at 12:30 p.m. daily and noon on Satudays. To bid, call 644 1695. Office phone is 644-1833.
Photo: Junior Staggs at the mike, with members of the Athena Delphian Club on the phones. (David Jackson photo).