Troy News

A United Methodist youth group sorted through 20,000 pounds of sweet potatoes today to raise awareness of the national hunger crisis.

Posted Monday, June 2, 2008 11:10 pm CDT ATV accident claims Obion County man A Troy senior citizen died Saturday in a four-wheeler accident near his home.

A suspicious vehicle led Dyersburg Police to a mobile methamphetamine lab on Thursday on Harrell Avenue.

Polio survivor's helpers invite weekly visitors Dianne Odell, the nation's longest-living polio survivor in an iron lung, has been celebrating her 60th birthday all week.

The Lake County Banner is authorized to announce the candidacy of Jerry W. Grady of Troy for the Democratic nomination for the Tennessee House of Representatives seat in the 77th District.

Andy Armbrust has received the 2008 Sarge Ozker Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers for service and achievement in the commercialization of nuclear power and energy. via Knoxville News Sentinel

“We are at risk for great losses.”

Utility bill delinquents have cost Trimble almost $5,000 in the last year in unpaid natural gas and water payments, a problem Mayor Jim Stark said the board needs to examine. via State Gazette

The Dyer County Election Committee on Thursday officially accepted petitions for candidates for the state primary and county general election in August. via State Gazette

A court filing by a professional drag racer indicted in a charity event crash that killed six people accuses a West Tennessee prosecutor of misconduct and asks a judge to dismiss all charges. via WREG-TV Memphis

Pakistan judges freed by new PM Pakistan's deposed chief justice has made his first public appearance in four months, soon after the newly-elected PM vowed to release all judges held since last year. via Weakley County Press

“The Tennessee Highway Patrol dedicated significant time and resources to investigate all aspects of the June 16, 2007 crash in Selmer.”

A Special McNairy County Grand Jury in Selmer, Tennessee has indicted Troy Warren Critchley, 38, of Wylie, Texas on six counts of vehicular homicide due to recklessness and 22 counts of reckless aggravated ... via The Tennessean

Submitted by Collins Parker on March 18, 2008 - 11:44am. Animal Fix Those big Catfish swimming around the Aquarium aren't the product of some genetic testing gone wrong. via WDEF-TV Chattanooga

By TONYA SMITH-KING and TYRONE TONY REED JR. * Gannett Tennessee * March 5, 2008 A lawyer who represents victims in last year's fatal car show crash in Selmer said Wednesday that a special session of the ... via The Tennessean

“I'd done a youth ministry internship in Troy when I was in college, and I found out they wanted someone full time”

Dustin Welch knew he wanted to go to a Christian college. He was sure he wanted to major in accounting and become a stockbroker. via The Tennessean

“The Pleasant Valley area had a power outage but the Union City Electric System got it restored”

Obion County emergency official: - We dodged a bullet on this storm' By JOHN BRANNON Messenger Staff Reporter If Mike George of Union City and Todd Beal of Memphis have frazzled nerves today, it's ... via Weakley County Press

“The remaining repairs are requiring more time because either the damage is more extensive or the repairs restore power to fewer customers.”

Weather hits China for $4.5 billion China's worst winter in more than half a century showed no signs of abating Wednesday as forecasters told citizens to brace for three more days of snow and sleet. via Weakley County Press

“Yesterday's strong winds are suspected to have caused damage that resulted in today's outage,'”

Jackson road crews and emergency workers were gearing up Wednesday as meteorologists issued a forecast for possible freezing rain or sleet today. via Jacksonsun.com

“Publicizing the inspirational stories of the Make-A-Wish children can have a dramatic effect on everyone who listens, watches, and participates in the campaign”

Murfreesboro's Aaron Browning has been selected as one of 14 "wish kids" who will serve as ambassadors for this year's Make-A-Wish Stories of Light campaign. via DNJ.com

Four people were injured, one critically, in a two-car collision that occurred about 1 a.m. Sunday in south Dyersburg. via State Gazette

Funeral services for Nell Reed Brown, 77, of Obion, were held on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Troy. via Dickson Herald