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Brownsville to Honor Local Legend Tina Turner with Statue in Heritage Park
Brownsville, Tennessee, plans to honor music icon Tina Turner with a six-foot bronze statue. The statue will be part of a larger project to improve Heritage Park, located on historic Jefferson Street. The project will be funded through a public-private partnership and will develop in stages.
Ford supplier Avancez coming to West Tennessee, will create more than 500 jobs
A Michigan-based automotive manufacturer is headed to West Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced Thursday that Avancez will invest $54 million to expand its operations at a new facility at BlueOval City's Supplier Park. Avancez will add 501 new jobs at the Stanton site, in...
In West Tennessee, Hatchie River group works to protect ecosystem amid development
By Gabe Hart Tennessee Lookout A group in West Tennessee is determined to protect one of “the crown jewels” of the region: the Hatchie River wetlands. Led by former Partners in Flight Coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Haywood County resident Robert (Bob) Ford, the Hatchie River Conservancy (HRC) was formed in […] The post In West Tennessee, Hatchie River group works to protect ecosystem amid development appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
In West Tennessee, Hatchie River group works to protect ecosystem amid development
A group in West Tennessee is determined to protect one of “the crown jewels” of the region: the Hatchie River wetlands. Led by former Partners in Flight Coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Haywood County resident Robert (Bob) Ford, the Hatchie River Conservancy (HRC) was formed in December to raise awareness about […] The post In West Tennessee, Hatchie River group works to protect ecosystem amid development appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Halls welcomes second Safe Haven Baby Box in Knox County
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Rural Metro Station 30 in Halls became the second location in Knox County to become home to a Safe Haven Baby Box. On Friday, the fire department and Safe Haven Baby Boxes is holding blessing for the box at 2 p.m. Friday at Station 30 located at 7401 Lena Lane. […]
Local Artists and Master Gardeners to be Celebrated at Jimmy Naifeh Center Reception
Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) will host a reception for the Tipton Art League Plein Air Painters and the Tipton County Extension Master Gardeners. The event is scheduled for Monday, April 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Jimmy Naifeh Center's Learning Resource Center in Tipton County. The exhibit will showcase paintings of Tipton County scenes.
Covington still shaken by deadly tornado 1 year later
COVINGTON, Tenn. — It’s been one year and some communities are still reeling from the deadly storms that tore through the Mid-South. One of those cities hit hard is Covington, Tennessee. A year later, 76-year-old Emma Louise Jackson still remembers her peaceful day turning into chaos in a matter of seconds. “I was sitting right here, […]
Covington reflects on the loss of Crestview schools after 2023 tornado
COVINGTON, Tenn. — One year ago, Tipton County was left speechless when an EF-3 tornado ripped through the community. The damage left behind was brutal, leaving several people homeless and a county without an elementary and middle school. On the morning of March 31, 2023, due to threats of...
Storm recovery efforts continue in Tipton, McNairy counties 1 year later after tornado hits
TENNESSEE, USA — Tennessee federally declared seven disasters in 2023 — the most in a single year — with Tipton County becoming a federal assistance recipient for five of those declarations, including the tornadoes that struck the state on March 31 and April 1. One year later,...
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