Department of Human Services Could Lose Pay and Health Insurance.
Hundreds of Tennessee Department of Human Services employees, along with other state departments, could lose pay and health insurance as federal funding is running out, While federal workers across the country continue working without paychecks during the
Rural Fire Department Funding
After last month’s Weakley County Public Safety Meeting, Mayor Dale Hutcherson was asked to assertain information regarding rural fire deparment funding. Weakley County Mayor Dale Hutcherson told members Commissioner Jack Vincent responded to Mayor Hutcherson’s findings…
Public Safety Meeting Raises Court Fees
At yesterday’s Public Safety Committee meeting, the board reviewed a resolution about the price of court fees. Court fees have been accumulating in what is called the “Economic Crime Fund” since its implementation in 1984 today, it’s
Drugs and Cash Seized in Search of Ridgely Location
Agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force seized drugs and cash during a Lake County search. Agents with the 29th District, along with officers from the Ridgely Police Department, and Lake and Dyer County Sheriff’s Office,
Citizenship Brief
Tennessee’s Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, has joined 23 states in filing a brief with the United States Supreme Court urging the Court to reconsider how the Constitution defines birthright citizenship. In a 30-page amicus brief, the coalition
Trae’von Tucker – 37 – Union City
Funeral services will be held for Trae’von Tucker, age 37, of Union City. Services will take place at 2:00 on Saturday, November 1st of 2025, at Johnson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Hickman. Burial will follow in
Chamber of Commerce Banquet
At the Carroll Chamber Banquet last night recognition was outstanding service at the Carroll County Civic Center in Huntingdon. They were former Tennessee Army National Guard retired Major General and now Tennessee Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Tommy Baker
Wind Advisory Issued for Lake, Obion and Dyer County
A Wind Advisory has been issued for the counties of Lake, Obion and Dyer. National Weather Service officials say the advisory will be in effect from 7:00 Wednesday morning until 9:00 on Wednesday night. Forecasters say northwest
Jackson Police Issue Charges in Double Shooting
Jackson police have issued charges in connection with a double shooting that occurred just after 2:00 on Sunday morning. Police were dispatched to the Jackson Bowling and Family Fun Center, where they discovered an adult male and
Man Accused of Quadruple Murder in Lake County to be Relocated to State Prison
A man accused of killing four people in Lake County will now be moved to a state prison. Action News 5 reported Lake County Judge Mark Hayes stated Austin Drummond will be moved to the state prison