SELMER, Tenn. — General Electric Appliances in Selmer is expanding, bringing new products and jobs to West Tennessee. The company announced another expansion they expect to bring more than 30 new jobs to McNairy County. “We involved a multi-million dollar investment into the factory, but we also added valuable jobs to the city,” said Kristi Saathoff, GE Appliance’s Senior Director…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School System is hiring to fill eight new positions for the 2021-2022 school year. The district currently has five openings for grounds operations, and three opportunities for custodial services throughout the district. “We have found over the years that our schools need more support in the grass cutting, and the lawn maintenance contracts are…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — A plane crash in Haywood County is under investigation. On Monday afternoon, Haywood County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a plane crash in the 8900 block of Highway 70 East, near Interstate 40. Deputies say the plane was found in a wooded area. Sheriff Billy Garrett says the pilot was the only occupant, and he suffered…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — A standoff in Dyersburg ends with one man in custody. According to a post from the Dyersburg Police Department Facebook page, officers responded to an alleged burglary at residence on Brasfield Street around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Upon arrival, police determined that a man later identified as 26-year-old Kovy Long, of Dyersburg, was inside and refused to exit….
Donald Kyle Oliver, age 69, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Saturday afternoon, June 19, 2021 at his home. Donald was born November 29, 1951 in Plain Dealing, Louisiana, the son of the late William Kyle “Bill” Oliver and Frances Arledge Oliver. He received his education in the Shelby County School System and resided in Oakland for the past…
Tuesday Night Forecast for June 29th: If you missed out on the rain Tuesday, or just didn’t get enough, you have more chances this week. Some pop up showers will be possible again on Wednesday, but Thursday will bring a better chance for rain. A cold front is going to move through and bring showers and weak storms in the…
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. — A second teenager who escaped a Fayette County youth detention facility is back in custody, according to U.S. Marshals. A 17-year-old teenager who escaped the Wilder Youth Development Center on June 23 was arrested in Chattanooga on Tuesday. U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller confirmed the teen who was arrested was being held at the facility on a…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Joshua Henley, a former pastor and basketball coach in Benton County, is now facing federal charges. Court documents show Henley had an initial appearance Tuesday morning in U.S. District Court in Jackson. Henley was originally charged in Benton County following allegations of statutory rape by an authority figure and aggravated sexual battery. He is now facing federal…
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. — Representatives for Kelly Codega and Impeli Health appeared in Decatur County Circuit Court Tuesday morning. They both pleaded “not guilty” to charges of theft over $60,000, and violation of the Tennessee Personal and Commercial Computer Act of 2003, over $60,000. The allegations first came out in April of 2020, when the comptroller originally audited Decatur County and…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The annual Madison County Firefighters Freedom Festival is right around the corner. The Madison County Fire Department hosts the event every year with activities for children, food concessions, and a fireworks show. According to a news release, the 150-volunteer fire department created the annual fireworks show to provide education and reduce fire-related injuries and deaths in…
