Jun 4, 2008 | Jacksonsun.com
Animal shelter needs money to open
A West Tennessee non-profit animal shelter that's been in the works for over a year is in need of money to get its facility open to the public.
Prominent agribusinessman leaves legacy of generosity
"If more people contributed to our communities like Tom Wade has, this would be a whole lot better place to live." Those were the words used by Bill Sanderson of Kenton in reflecting on longtime Obion County ...
Greenfield family celebrates life this Mother's Day
“She'd had 12 units of blood and was very swollen from all the fluids and blood.”
GREENFIELD - Melanie High will sit in her recliner today with her baby daughter, Avery, in her lap. via Jacksonsun.com
“T-shirts will be $10, but band members will autograph some. Those will go for $20”
Funky Finger of Jackson will headline a celebration April 26 in Milan as the Gibson-Obion County Humane Society SPCA in Yorkville celebrates its grand opening with Woofstock '08. The event will run from 10 ... via Jacksonsun.com
Burglary, theft charges headed to grand jury
A Dyer County grand jury is expected to consider burglary and theft charges against a Yorkville woman. via State Gazette
Chili cook-off spices up competition
“It was overall for the booth setup, decorations, theme and costumes.”
North Gibson County headed south March 15 for a chili cook-off at Yorkville's City Park community center. via Jacksonsun.com
“People in West Tennessee probably won't be dealing with any winter weather for the upcoming week or so”
Several inches of snow quickly melted away Saturday in the West Tennessee area just as warmer temperatures and several chances for rain were being predicted for this week, according to the National Weather ... via Jacksonsun.com
Man, in rage, destroys interior of Shady Rest
“I lost my temper and that's all I got to say.”
The interior of a Highway 211 tavern was largely destroyed on Wednesday by a irate man. via State Gazette
Woman, 21, interrupts home burglary, makes daring car chase after suspects
Sheriff's investigators Terry McCreight and Chris Gorman check the contents of the Camaro driven by Ditto after he was stopped Sunday in Dyersburg. via State Gazette
Humane Society finds home in Yorkville
“That and finding a good home for a pet.”
YORKVILLE - Animal-lovers in Gibson County got the best present ever in 2007 - a place to call home. via Jacksonsun.com
Thieves strike Yorkville Market
Israeli airstrike hits Gaza An Israeli airstrike Wednesday hit a Hamas post in southern Gaza, killing two Hamas security men in Khan Yunis, according to Hamas sources. via Weakley County Press
Voters to decide mayoral, school board races
“I've never been in a run-off race before so I'm interested in seeing how it figures out”
Election day takes place today in Gibson County with races in Milan, Humboldt and Yorkville. via Jacksonsun.com
“I think it's fabulous. Its history, the quietness. I love this town.”
RUTHERFORD - Jim Mattingly had been searching for a cabin to feature on his family's next album cover when they happened by the Davy Crockett cabin about eight years ago one Sunday. via Jacksonsun.com