TN National Guard begins tornado response

Tennessee National Guard soldiers and airmen have been activated in response to the EF3 tornado that struck Davidson, Wilson, and Putnam counties early Tuesday morning. Currently, personnel from the Tennessee Air Guard’s 118th Mission Support Group, based

Region 7 High School Basketbal Scores

Region 7-A: Girls: Greenfield 57 – Gibson County 39 Region 7-AA: Boys: South Gibson 49 – Jackson North Side 43 Region 7-AAA: Boys: Bartlett 67 – Dyer County 53

Weakley County Schools address coronavirus concerns

Weakley County School officials want to assure local residents that staff are monitoring the coronavirus situation and employing preventative measures. An article released last week by Education Week included some important points for educators to keep in

Weakley County Schools awarded TVA STEM Education Grant

Weakley County Schools has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the TVA, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated, for a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education project. Weakley County Schools Communications Director Karen Campbell says the

Tornado death toll in Tennessee rises to 22

The death toll has climbed to 21 and is expected to climb after deadly tornadoes moved through Middle Tennessee overnight. TEMA officials say 16 deaths are being reported in Putnam County, three in Wilson County, two in

Former Dresden mayor Joe Anderson passes away at 88

Former Dresden mayor and alderman Dr. William “Joe” Anderson passed away Sunday at age 88. Anderson served the City of Dresden from 1963 to 1979. He was an alderman from 1963 to 1973, then served as mayor