Greenfield News

Rice: 'Iran is a difficult, dangerous state' On the eve of one of her top diplomats meeting with an Iranian official, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the United States is sticking to its policy that ...

A Greenfield man faces drug and theft charges in Gibson County after authorities seized several thousand stolen hydrocodone tablets last weekend.

“I've taken a big garbage bag of gauze and stuffed it into your wife's pelvis to try to stop the bleeding.”

Melanie High will sit in her recliner today with her baby daughter, Avery, in her lap. via The Jackson Sun

“Apparently, it was a direct hit”

Train derailed after hitting tanker truck in Arlington Railroad, fire and Arlington city officials were assessing damage and clearing debris Friday evening after a freight train struck a tanker truck on Jetway ... via Commercial Appeal

Extra innings required twice for Dawgs to sweep G'field Stopping the Train - Greenfield catcher Brady Medling blocks the plate and applies the tag to Bulldog Alex Verdell Tuesday afternoon at Gleason. via Weakley County Press

“Motor Mile we needed to win, or have a strong finish. We dropped the ball this weekend and didn't take advantage of that.”

When he mapped out the most direct route to a points championship, Clay Greenfield highlighted four tracks where he had to run well. via The Leaf-Chronicle

“The two-day event has been very successful. The proceeds are used to buy eyeglasses and Christmas gifts for needy families.”

"In April of 2006 the tornadoes hit Bradford, and we are just now about back to normal," said Mayor Ray Arnold, a native of Bradford. via The Jackson Sun

“The longer I've been in education, I've realized more and more how professional the teachers are.”

Mugabe pulls out of election crisis summit Prospects of resolving Zimbabwe's two-week-old election crisis appeared dim Friday after a government spokesman said President Robert Mugabe would not attend a key ... via Weakley County Press

“Failure to pay the $2,500 may result in all legal measures available to the City of Martin (including the placing of liens against the property) for the collection of said fee and all associated fees incurred in the collection process”

Increases imminent for rural fire fees It is a growing trend across the county as fire departments look for ways to increase money received from rural fire subscribers. via Weakley County Press

“Anytime you're accused of something, you have to be proven guilty”

A deacon at the Greenfield church whose pastor is charged with raping a 16-year-old Huntingdon High School student said Friday that church officials know about the charge. via Jacksonsun.com

“It's always a hit with everybody”

Easter is a day for welcoming spring and renewing one's faith. It's also a time to be with family and friends and enjoy good food. via Jacksonsun.com

Suicide bombers target Pakistan investigators Two suicide bombers exploded a car Tuesday at a building containing the offices of Pakistan's national investigative agency, destroying it and killing and wounding ... via Weakley County Press

“Closing those schools was a wise decision to make”

Chad's president: I'm back in control Chad's president claimed his government was in control of the entire country Wednesday, speaking publicly for the first time since rebels tried to unseat him, The ... via Weakley County Press

Several area basketball games have been postponed as school are letting out early or cancelling activities due to forecasted storms. via The Jackson Sun

“We've seen people who were upset calm down”

Aged faces light up when Topsy struts into the lobby of Greenfield Senior Living of Oak Ridge. via Knoxville News Sentinel

“Anyone can report suspected TennCare fraud by calling 1-800-433-3982 toll-free from anywhere in Tennessee, or log on to www.tncarefraud.tennessee.gov and follow the prompts that read 'Report TennCare Fraud.”

A Lavergne woman has been charged with using TennCare to pay for a fraudulent prescription drug in nearby Maury County. via DNJ.com

“The fact that the Co-op has won three straight Pinnacle Awards is a tribute to Jimmy, a strong group of employees, and a board of directors who take a caring, hands-on approach.”

Accepting the Pinnacle Award for Cocke Farmers Cooperative are, from left, directors Phillip Morgan, Burl Roberts, Randall Frisbee, Lonnie Ottinger, and Jerry Williams, president Bob Barger, director Tommy ... via Newport Plain Talk

Here are this week's hearts and darts. From the readers: Hearts to everyone who came to my wife's aid on Oct. via The Jackson Sun

“Billy Swindell is an excellent selection as Grand Marshal because he is the epitome of community spirit and civic pride”

U.N. envoy in second Suu Kyi talks United Nations envoy Ibrahim Gambari left Myanmar Tuesday after talks with the country's junta chief and pro-democracy leader aimed at ending a brutal crackdown on widespread ... via Weakley County Press