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‘Operation Broken Windows’ Leads to Drug Indictments, Arrests in Carroll County
HUNTINGDON – A year-long undercover joint operation targeting illicit drug sales throughout Carroll County has resulted in dozens of indictments and arrests. Today, during an extensive roundup involving numerous local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, various drugs and vehicles were seized. Operation Broken Windows, led by the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of…
Read MoreNew Year Baby born at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital
A baby girl made her debut at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital at 1:02 a.m. on January 2, 2024, becoming this year’s New Year Baby. She was born in the Women’s Center of Volunteer Hospital to proud parents Kimberly Tedrick and Austin Couey of Newbern. Per tradition, the family was presented a basket from West…
Read MoreUnion City man arrested, charged with murder in shooting death
Martin Police Department Investigators announced today that they have made an arrest in the December 31st shooting at Cadillac’s Bar, which left one individual dead. Arrested was 22 year old Quardarious R. Davis of Union City. Davis is being held in the Dyer County jail awaiting transfer back to Weakley County. Davis has been charged…
Read MoreTennessee first in the nation to address AI impact on music industry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced plans to update Tennessee’s law to include protections for songwriters, performers, and music industry professionals’ voice from the misuse of artificial intelligence. Tennessee’s existing law already protects image and likeness. “From Beale Street to Broadway and beyond, Tennessee is known for our rich artistic heritage that tells…
Read MoreNEW YEAR’S BABY
NEW YEAR’S BABY — Chana Christman and Charles Midkiff, both of Benton County, paused Tuesday afternoon to admire their newborn son, Stetson Lane Midkiff, who arrived on New Year’s Day at 7 p.m. to become the first baby born in 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. He weighed 9 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21…
Read MoreFREAK OUT
FREAK OUT — Madison (center, Abbi Powell) is freaking out in the Union City High School Drama Club production of “Totally Awesome 80s!” about what her dad is going to do when he finds the credit card bill and the results of her spending spree. She’s getting no sympathy from Tiffany (left, Annie Burcham) and…
Read MoreUnion City city council to meet
The Union City city council will meet today at 5:30 p.m. at the municipal building. Agenda items include approval of minutes from the Dec. 19, 2023, meeting and department head reports from planning and codes, police department, fire department, public works, turf, parks and recreation and water plant. The meeting is open to the public.…
Read MoreWELL-BALANCED MEAL
WELL-BALANCED MEAL — Seven-year-old Lorenzo Morales, son of Erick Morales and Jennifer Potter, both of Union City, carefully balanced packages of dry ramen noodles as he helped with Chimes for Charity food sorting Thursday afternoon at Obion County Schools’ bus garage in Troy’s industrial park. The sorting of non-perishable food and toys preceded basket packing…
Read MoreEXTRICATION EDUCATION
EXTRICATION EDUCATION — With the recent acquisition of extrication equipment, the Troy Volunteer Fire Department is now equipped to respond to motor vehicle accidents. Department volunteers (from left) William Bryson and Jesse Calhoun received instruction on using the new equipment from instructor Brian Davis, who trained and demonstrated the proper techniques in vehicle extrication for…
Read MoreSOGGY SANTA
SOGGY SANTA — Decked out in a Santa suit, 4-year-old Liam Page of Hornbeak took cover under an umbrella as he stood along Main Street in downtown Hornbeak anxiously awaiting the start of the town’s Christmas parade Saturday night. A steady rain fell during entry lineup and the showers continued as the holiday procession rolled…
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