UPDATE: Second Explosion at Kilgore Plant
TOONE, Tenn.-- UPDATE: At 9:25 p.m., authorities confirmed there has been a second explosion at the Kilgore plant in Toone and there is now a fire. They say no one was in the facility. More updates to come.
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TOONE, Tenn.-- UPDATE: At 9:25 p.m., authorities confirmed there has been a second explosion at the Kilgore plant in Toone and there is now a fire. They say no one was in the facility. More updates to come.
This video is no longer available. TOONE, Tenn.,- Kilgore Flares Company, LLC released a statement Saturday about the plant explosion that critically injured one employee. "On behalf of Kilgore Flares Company, I can confirm that earlier today there was an…
This video is no longer available. TOONE, Tenn.-- UPDATE: Don Taylor, Hardeman County Emergency Management Director, says the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) has issued a federal search warrant to search the Kilgore plant. At least one…
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This video is no longer available. MILAN, Tenn.- As of 4 p.m Friday afternoon, the Milan Police chief has retired. Tim Wright is offically leaving the Milan Police Department after working there for more than 22 years. He said it…
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This video is no longer available. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two suspects, Shay Lynn Whitfield and Sarah Ivey, were both arrested by the Benton County Sheriff's Office around 8:00 a.m. Friday in connection to an attempted rape and kidnapping. According…
This video is no longer available. NORTHWEST JACKSON -- Students at the University School of Jackson learned hard work pays off, Friday. They presented the American Cancer Society with a $10,000 check. The students raised the money through their relay…