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Dexter FB looks sharp in dominating jamboree
PORTAGEVILLE – There are several things that fans can take away from watching a high school football jamboree, as discombobulated as it may seem at times. For the Dexter High School followers, they had to have been pretty pleased after watching the Bearcats compete against East Prairie, Kelly, and Portageville on Friday at Vic Reaves Field in Portageville.
Tennessee Faces Air Quality Alert: High Ozone Levels Threaten Shelby County
Shelby County, TN – A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for the greater Memphis area today, impacting residents across Shelby County and parts of northern Mississippi. The alert, triggered by high ozone levels, poses health risks to sensitive groups, including the elderly, children, and those with heart or lung conditions.
Outdoor Notes: TWRA seeks public input for fishing regulations
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is accepting comments for its 2025-26 fishing regulations. This is an opportunity for the public to share ideas and concerns about fishing regulations with TWRA staff. TWRA fisheries personnel use a variety of techniques to manage fish populations and gather data about fish population size structure, recruitment, growth, density and mortality. In addition, fisheries personnel work to improve habitat to benefit fish species along with propagating and stocking numerous species of fish to ensure anglers have the best...
Who's the real UT? Davy Crockett and my wife helped me decide between Tennessee, Texas | Adams
One of my bosses recently suggested I write a column on why Tennessee, not Texas, is the real “UT.” I immediately composed an email that read something like: “It’s my column, not yours. And I pick my own subjects. Is that clear?” After deleting that email, I composed another message: “Thanks for the idea....
TN Rep. Justin J. Pearson talked gun violence at Democratic National Convention
Tennessee House State Representative Justin J. Pearson delivered remarks at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, highlighting his stance on gun violence not only in West Tennessee but nationally.
Department of Safety and Homeland Security unveils new Tennessee driver licenses
NASHVILLE– The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (TDOSHS) is issuing new Driver Licenses and ID cards with a fresh design and improved security features along with new self-service kiosks, which can reduce wait times at Driver Service Centers. The new credentials and kiosks will expand to all Driver Service Centers over the next few months. The new Driver Licenses and ID cards prominently feature a stylized version of Tennessee’s historic State Capitol and state flag with its iconic three-stars representing the state’s three...
Obion County Fair Ends Eight Day’s of Events in Union City
The Obion County Fair concluded eight days of activities and events on Saturday. Following a week of excellent weather, the fair came to a conclusion with the always popular demolition derby, live music, the Fairshow Musical, the Market Lamb Show and the midway carnival. (photos: Charles Choate – 104.9 KYTN/105.7...
Certified braider helps local salon diversify haircare
MARTIN, TN—A La'Sonna Cobb, a certified braider, has joined the hairstylists at Styles on Broadway in Martin, Tennessee, and brings new haircare opportunities for those with textured hair. Although A La'Sonna has only been at the salon for three weeks, she said she's been busy and that she's had...
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