How JMCGH is keeping doors open amid dangerous road conditions
The weekend winter storm has impacted much of West Tennessee, especially essential services.
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MTSU returns to the Grammys in Los Angeles for 12th consecutive year
Students and faculty from Middle Tennessee State University are again in Southern California for the music industry’s biggest weekend, celebrating former students whose work has been nominated in the 68th Grammy Awards, which will be presented Sunday, Feb. 1.
Fire Department warns about wall heaters
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - The Hardin County Fire Department said it responded to multiple house fires on Wednesday that were caused by old wall heaters. The department is asking anyone that has the older model wall heaters to ensure they…
Peabody High School announces death of teacher
Thursday, Peabody High School announced the death of a local teacher.
Lexington Electric System provides power restoration update
LEXINGTON, Tenn. - Lexington Electric System provided an update regarding the progress in getting power restored to its residents impacted by the winter storm. As of Thursday, January 29, LES has a little over 2,000 customers remaining without power. This…
Sheriff's Dept uses county inmates to help with storm recovery
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - The Hardin County Sheriff's Department is using a crew of county inmates to assist in clearing roads and with storm recovery. The Sheriff's Department posted photos on their Facebook and said it is a collaboration between…
Firefighters rescue puppy found alive in back seat of abandoned burning car
An 8-week-old puppy rescued from a car fire Sunday night is recovering at a Missouri animal shelter after receiving lifesaving care from firefighters.
Boil Water Notice issued for Middleton to extend into next week
MIDDLETON, Tenn. - A Boil Water Notice has been issued for residents in Middleton, Tennessee and is expected to continue through next week. According to a notice posted on the city's Facebook, "the city of Middleton's water system is still…
Blackburn urges swift approval of Major Disaster Declaration request
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) led members of the Tennessee delegation in sending a letter to President Donald Trump urging his swift approval of Governor Bill Lee’s request for an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 Tennessee counties following significant impacts from…
Second Harvest Food Bank delivers meals to Hardin County residents in need
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. - Second Harvest Food Bank delivered boxed meals to Hardin County for residents impacted by the winter storm. The boxes are located at Hardin County High School, 1170 Pickwick Street, Savannah. The boxes were assembled by Project…
NWS warns of falling ice dangers
The National Weather Service is warning about the dangers of falling ice as the temperatures warm up and ice begins to melt. NWS reminds individuals that as the temperatures increase, it creates slabs of snow and ice that will slide…
Milan PD announces road closures
MILAN, Tenn. - The Milan Police Department announced that some roads will be closed while crews work to clear them. The Street Department will be working at the intersection of Kefauver Dr and Telecom Dr-roadway is not closed but please…
Selmer Utility provides water restoration and bottled water update
SELMER, Tenn. - The Selmer Utility Department (SUD) provided an update on their water restoration efforts and availability of bottled water. Selmer Utility Division customers — we’re making progress, but it’s slow! Silerton: Pressures still too low to fully restart…
Gov. Lee requests expedited Disaster Declaration for 23 counties
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On January 28, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee requested President Donald J. Trump grant an Expedited Major Disaster Declaration for 23 Tennessee counties following significant impacts from the winter storm. The request seeks both Federal Emergency Management Agency…
Pickwick Electric provides Thursday morning update on power restoration
SELMER, Tenn. - Pickwick Electric Cooperative provided a status update as of 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, regarding efforts to restore power to individuals. Good morning. As of now, 12,400 PEC members remain without power. Restoration work continues, supported…
