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News Sentinel Top 10 in Tennessee, No. 4: Marsalis Teague of Henry County
Friendships in recruiting can only go so far. Dominique Allen and Marsalis Teague are learning as much through their very different recruiting travails.
Local man involved in fatal accident
A Henry County man was killed Sunday morning after a deer knocked him from his motorcycle and into oncoming traffic.
Campers learn safe horseback riding, crafts
Tinkerbell, Diego and Dixie are among the summer camp friends at Back 9 Farms. They represent the largest and two of the smallest residents teaching children about horses and safe riding during weeklong ...
Camden man arrested for attempted murder
He was arrested early Sunday morning by the Henry County Sheriffs Department. He is also charged with aggravated assault, possession of a prohibited weapon and vandalism over $500. According to Henry County ...
4 Weak Tornadoes Hit Montgomery Co.
“It was pitch black. You couldn't see anything. Jenn was sitting on the floor in front of the bed holding Jay between her legs -- hunched over.”
Strong storms pushed into Middle Tennessee early Saturday morning, spawning a variety of tornado warnings and weather alerts. via WSMV-TV Nashville
U.S. Sen. Alexander says to JSCC graduates, 'This is a day of celebration'
“Your generation can change the way we live and the way our world lives”
Jackson State Community College concluded its 40th anniversary celebration with the college's 40th commencement exercise at Oman Arena on Saturday afternoon. via The Jackson Sun
Fish Fry Grand Parade is Friday
It is time for the Worlds Biggest Fish Fry and while there are other activities going on this week the highlight will be the Grand Parade at 10 a.m. Friday. via The Camden Chronicle
West Tenn. pilot killed in crash of aircraft
A West Tennessee pilot died in the crash of an ultralight aircraft near Paris. The Paris Post-Intelligencer reports the tiny plane came down about 10 a.m. Monday, killing Joel Pennington of Henry County. via The Leaf Chronicle
Small Plane Crash In Henry County, Tennessee
The Henry County Sheriff's Department has confirmed that a crop duster has crashed off Highway 54 West. via WPSD-TV Paducah
Friendship residents voice concerns over permit to expand swine operation
“This is unfortunate for you because you happen to be in a valley and the prevailing winds bring it right into town”
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Division of Water Pollution Control manager Jim McAdoo of Nashville holds TCB Farms' nutrition management plan during the public hearing in Friendship on ... via State Gazette
New director shares vision for museum
“Rachel is certain to be an asset to the museum community in Jackson and West Tennessee.”
A Jackson native is in place to usher the Discovery Museum of West Tennessee to the next level. via Jacksonsun.com
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Is In Effect
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 11 p.m. for Gibson, Henry, Obion and Wakley counties. via WTVF Nashville
Thunderstorms to hit Middle Tennessee after midnightStrong...
Strong thunderstorms could produce damaging winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes across Middle Tennessee after midnight, a National Weather Service forecaster said. via Ashland City Times
Tanner's long-time aide starts new job
“My personal relationship with Joe spans longer than 35 years”
Mugabe's party won't oppose runoff Zimbabwe's ruling party said Friday that President Robert Mugabe would be willing to face Morgan Tsvangirai in a runoff election. via Weakley County Press
Central explodes in fourth inning
Montgomery Central exploded for seven hits and 10 runs in the fourth inning as it blew past Northwest 14-2 Monday night in a varsity softball game. via The Leaf-Chronicle
Audit finds lottery slow to see glitch
“I think the paperwork's pretty clear”
The Tennessee Lottery made a series of missteps and oversights after a software glitch began generating faulty winning numbers last year, and players bought about $2 million worth of unwinnable tickets before ... via The Tennessean
Police Search for Missing Woman
“We do believe Rachel is in extreme danger or possibly fatally injured from wounds she's received. We are all kind of coming in together, pulling our man power resources in an attempt to find her.”
A search is underway for a missing Tennessee woman and investigators say she may be in serious danger. via MyEyeWitnessNews.com
Fire Destroys Mobile Home Manufacturing Plant
Champion Homes, a mobile home manufacturing plant in Henry County,Tennessee was destroyed by a fire this morning. via MyEyeWitnessNews.com
Factory Catches Fire In Henry County
A large factory that produces mobile homes caught fire early Friday morning in Henry County. via WSMV-TV Nashville
Fire Devestates Champion Homes Manufacturing Workers
“They look like my children out there. We need to get back to work as soon as possible”
Champion Homes in Henry County, Tennessee went up in flames about 5:30 a.m. Friday morning. via WPSD-TV Paducah