DYERSBURG, Tenn. — Last year the Dresden Lions ended their season the best way possible, winning a state championship. But this year they’ll have a new look as head coach Derek Rang left for East Tennessee. So in steps Levi Estes to fill the head coaching void, a moment he cherishes. “Man it’s amazing, it’s a big transition period…
JACKSON, Tenn.-A mother and daughter charged in a deadly stabbing on June 21, appear in Jackson City Court, Thursday afternoon. 30-year-old Ebony Pruitt is charged with second degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Kelset Price, 34. Her mother, 53-year-old Vernetta Pruitt, is charged with tampering with evidence for allegedly taking evidence from the house and disposing it in…
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BROWNSVILLE, Tenn.- The community had its first opportunity to meet with the newly appointed superintendent of Haywood County Schools. Joey Hassell has been in the position for just a few weeks. Haywood County School officials wanted to give him a warm welcome. A long line formed as teachers, parents, students and residents all came out to meet and greet their…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.-Nothing ruins a picnic or outdoor activity like pesky mosquitoes. Officials in Henderson County decided to do something about it and were recently awarded a $35,000 mosquito control grant from the Division of Communicable and Environmental Disease and Emergency Preparedness. Mayor Dan Hughes said the county is an ideal recipient considering the mosquito-prone landscape. “When you have lakes,…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Scotts Hill Lions have a new leader in Daniel Duncan, he takes over for Michael Stroup who left for the USJ coaching job. Last season the Lions were 9-4 and lost in the quarterfinals in the playoffs. But this year they return about half his starters on both sides of the ball. So youth won’t be…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — At least 18 Gibson County firefighters were treated for dehydration after battling two fires in one night. “Last night was a really tough night for all the guys and girls in the department,” Gibson County Fire Chief Bryan Cathey said. Cathey said firefighters responded just after 7:30 p.m. Wednesday to a fire on Marion Dodd…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A former Shoe Carnival employee was arraigned Thursday after being accused of helping to steal more than $3,500 in shoes. Jessica Gonzalez Jessica Gonzalez is accused of helping to steal over $3,500 in shoes from Shoe Carnival, located at 135 Stonebrook Place, between April 30 and June 18, according to an affidavit. Authorities say the 42-year-old was…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. — Two men arrested and charged with attempted murder in a Tuesday night shooting in Alamo went before a judge Thursday. Hector Martinez-Perez, left, and Ethan Webb Alamo police responded Tuesday to Cypress Road where they say 10 shots were fired at a victim’s car. The victim was transported to Jackson-Madison County General Hospital with minor injuries….
JACKSON, Tenn. — The people that came to the Summer Celebration on Thursday left with a little more knowledge about gardening as well as a few things to spruce up their own gardens. “We’ve been here since the first one, which was 25 to 30 years ago — hadn’t missed one yet,” David Levy, owner of Willow Oaks Flower Farm, said….
