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Federal disaster declaration granted to Davidson, Dickson, Montgomery, Sumner counties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. —On Wednesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced approval of his request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration, making recovery assistance available to four counties impacted by tornadoes and severe storms on December 9, 2023. “State and local officials, first responders and volunteers continue to provide critical support to impacted Tennessee communities following significant…
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SEEING SANTA — Two-year-old Emersyn Page, daughter of Avery Stover of Hornbeak and Jeremy Page of Crockett, had a chat with Santa Claus at midday Saturday during a “Pizza with Santa” event held at the Hornbeak Community Center, which is the renovated former City Hall building. Local children were served pizza and given treat bags…
Read MoreA GRINCH CHRISTMAS
A GRINCH CHRISTMAS — Tinley Farmer was a little apprehensive at first to meet the Grinch (Dan Huggins) and Cindy Lou Who (Julie Huggins) at the Obion County Community Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the courthouse Thursday, but she overcame her fear and threw off her jacket to show the Grinch her special sweatshirt with…
Read MoreGofundme started for Dresden Couple impacted by tornado
A Gofundme account has been created to help the couple injured during the tornado that hit Dresden on Dec. 9. Christel Laney said she started the account on Dec. 12 after witnessing the devastation firsthand. The description for the account reads as follows: “Roy and Lois Lambert of Summers Road in Dresden, Tenn., were at…
Read MoreEdwards signs on to play volleyball at Freed-Hardeman
Thursday was an exciting day in Martin. It was an exciting day for Westview High School, the volleyball program, the school. And it was especially exciting for one of its players. Elizabeth Edwards, a senior with the Westview Volleyball team, signed her official letter of intent to play volleyball for Freed-Hardeman University (FHU) in Henderson.…
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross: Tennessee tornado disaster response update
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 11, 2023 – On Dec. 9, several tornadoes tore through the Tennessee Region leaving behind destruction and communities crumbled by the EF2 and EF3 tornadoes. The American Red Cross volunteers and staff jumped into action to respond. By that night, three Red Cross managed shelters were set up and ready to take…
Read MoreJustin Palmer leaving OC football job for Forrest
BREAKING SPORTS NEWS: Justin Palmer is moving east. The Obion County Central High School football head coach has accepted the head coaching position at Forrest High School in Chapel Hill, located in Marshall County about 190 miles east of Troy and 50 miles south of Nashville between interstates 65 and 24. He confirmed the move…
Read MoreSEASONAL SHOPPERS
SEASONAL SHOPPERS — Union City Police Department patrol officer Blake Lively helped a young shopper with her selections as they participated in the successful third annual Shop With a Cop event Saturday morning at Walmart Supercenter in Union City. He was among the law enforcement officers from several city, county and state agencies, as well…
Read MoreCHIMES TIME
CHIMES TIME — The Obion County Children’s Chorus, comprised of a talented group of students from schools in the Obion County School System, sang and danced during Tuesday night’s Chimes for Charity telethon, staged as a one-night event in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church in Union City. Other entertainers included students from Kare Bear…
Read MoreStolen vehicle, drugs recovered after traffic stop on Thursday
Thursday evening around 3:30 p.m., The Dresden Police Department instructed the Weakley County Dispatch to issue a BOLO (Be on the lookout) for a 2011 Black Nissan Amarda after reports indicated it was taken from a residence earlier on Thursday. The BOLO indicated that the vehicle is possibly driven by a Zakary Walters. According to…
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