The “Pride of Obion County” luncheon was held Wednesday at Discovery Park of America. A crowd gathered to celebrate the life and accomplishments of former educator and Obion County Mayor Deanna Chappell. Ms. Chappell passed away this week at the age of 73, following a battle with ALS. During the ceremony, Catherine Nailing spoke about […]Read More
As drought conditions continue in the local area, multiple issues continue. The river gauge at Cairo, Illinois today stands at 11-feet, which is a rise of one-foot from Wednesday. Forecasters show the Ohio River will increase to 12-and-a-half-feet by Saturday, then again start to drop. Low water levels on the Ohio and Mississippi River are […]Read More
A Humphreys County man is facing charges in connection to a 2021 murder in Henderson County. Twenty-one-year-old Gabriel Seth Box, of New Johnsonville, was arrested Wednesday in Gulf Shores, Alabama on charges of Premeditated First Degree Murder, Theft, and Tampering with Evidence in the murder of 19-year-old Felicity Nicole Inman. Inman’s body was found last […]Read More
Thunderbolt Broadcasting was the recipient of awards from the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters. The TAB held their inaugural “Excellence in Broadcasting Awards” ceremony Tuesday night, at the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum in Nashville. The event recognized broadcast achievements from 2021 in both large and small markets of television and radio. 104.9 KYTN/105.7 WQAK […]Read More
Tennesseans who want to vote in the November 8th State and Federal General Election have less than a week to register. The voter registration deadline has been set for Tuesday, October 11th. Secretary of State Tre Hargett says it has never been easier for state residents to register to vote, or to update their registration. […]Read More
Weakley County Sheriff Terry McDade is hoping to dispel rumors that have circulated around Friday night’s McKenzie and Dresden football game. Sheriff McDade says his department and school officials have spent the past four days investigating numerous social media posts that were false. The sheriff says there were never any guns or threats of gun […]Read More
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Aircrews from the Tennessee National Guard’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion continue to help Floridians in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Three UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters from Nashville and Jackson are currently in Fort Myers assisting with rescue and recovery efforts. The three aircraft flew to Tallahassee last Wednesday, ahead of the storm, […]Read More
Officials with the Kentucky Department of Transportation are urging motorists to be alert for deer. Transportation officials have issued an “Antler Alert”, due to peak season for deer-vehicle collisions. Reports say half of the deer related accidents occur during the final three months of the year, when shorter days and cooler nights trigger mating season. […]Read More
More than 20 colleges and universities, along with branches of the military, were part of the recent Union City High School College Fair Day. School Communications Director Mike Hutchens said representatives from local and regional institutions were part of a set-up in the commons area, where they dispersed information and answered questions. Participating schools […]Read More
Dresden residents are wondering what do to with fall leaves in their yards as the new leaf truck the city ordered won’t be delivered until February or March. At this week’s City Board meeting, resident Bobby Goode (guud) addressed the Mayor and Alderman about the situation. (AUDIO) Alderman Gwin Anderson suggested the city contact the […]Read More
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