Humphreys County News

It's been a success in the past, but what happened at the Humphreys County surplus sale may cost several local police agencies dearly.

The November e-commerce 'Gathering' meeting topic this month is 'Filling Your e-commerce Toolbox' and will be held on November 13th in Humphreys County.

It was a law no one ever wanted to see put to the test. Two years ago, the Tennessee legislature put into statute what most people assumed should go without saying - it is illegal to have sex with an animal in this state.

A service for James Corbitt Barnes, 76, of McEwen was scheduled for 11 a.m. on Oct.

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A McEwen youth football coach faces a charge of bestiality and is also at the center of a child rape investigation.

The new Miss Tennessee Teen USA, Kristen Rose from Bristol said Taylor Swift is an excellent role model for young women.

The top 15 finalists in the Miss Tennessee Teen USA Pageant have been announced and are competing in the swimsuit competition.

Services for Sarah Frances Spicer Martin, 89, of White Bluff were scheduled for 11 a.m. last Saturday at the chapel of Taylor Funeral Home, with Bro.

In western Middle Tennessee, Police confirm they are working a homicide on Arnold Hollow Road, outside McEwen in Humphreys County.

Peggy Knight Steed remembers her mother talking about the first time she was allowed to vote in 1920 as a result of the women's suffrage movement.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning Thursday evening for several counties in the state.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning Thursday evening for several counties in the state.

Authorities in Humphreys County are evacuating people as they deal with a propane leak at a Waverly business.

Some did not think it would last 40 years, but judging by the attendance at the 40th annual Tennessee-Kentucky Threshermen's Association Threshing Show it's showing no signs of slowing.

Meriwether Lewis Electric Cooperative bylaws require that a qualified member wishing to run for the cooperative board of directors in October 2009 file a Declaration of Candidacy and Statement of Qualifications form.

Philip Landiss has joined BFS Insurance Group as a producing agent, managing partner David Fish announced.

The National Weather Service in Nashville has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for northern Benton County, western Houston County, western Humphreys County and Stewart County until 1:30 p.m. At 12:39 p.m. radar indicated a severe thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 60 mph.

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Gov. Phil Bredesen announced the federal government has approved his request for disaster assistance for Humphreys County following severe weather on April 10.