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Man arrested after police-related items, drugs, weapons found in home
UPDATE: The Drug Task Force has identified the suspect as 34-year-old Mark Ditto. PRESS RELEASE FROM THE WEST TENNESSEE DRUG TASK FORCE (4/25/24):. Agents out of the 29th Judicial District in Dyersburg along with investigators with the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office were serving an arrest warrant in Dyersburg around 8 p.m. this date. The subject had hidden himself in his house on 1st Avenue and agents made entry to make the arrest. While searching for the subject inside, a loaded rifle was found in the subjects bedroom. The subject who was on probation, had 9 prior felony convictions. A probation search conducted on the home resulted in the seizure of additional rifle magazines, a vest, handcuffs, a police baton, ammunition, police scanner, a red and blue light, and approximately 10 grams of suspected methamphetamine.
Police: Man wanted for murder arrested following chase
HAYTI, Mo. (KAIT) - Police arrested a man wanted for murder on Saturday. According to the Hayti Police Chief David Maclin, on April 27, officers were sent to the 200 block of North First Street in Hayti. Upon arrival, they found 19-year-old Rodney R. Hamilton-Jones. Jones was wanted on two...
Shadow, Molly and T-Bone — Three small pups with big hearts
UNION CITY, TN — The Wags and Whiskers Safe Haven in Union City has three small cuties up for adoption right now. Shadow, Molly, and T-Bone are three breeds on the smaller side. Despite their small size, they have big hearts, and want to find a family to share all of their love with.
39 outstanding ladies honored as inaugural ‘Smart Women of West Tennessee’ announced
DYERSBURG, TN – The Dyersburg Dyer County Public Library Foundation, in partnership with First Citizens National Bank and McIver’s Grant Public Library, is proud to announce the first annual Smart Women of West Tennessee and the recognition of 39 outstanding women for their exceptional contributions to various fields and communities.
Educator of the Week: Michael Kidd
It’s time now to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Michael Kidd is a music teacher at Newbern Elementary School. “My favorite part is just being here everyday with the kids, introducing them to new things,” Kidd said.
Union City H.S. listed among best high schools by U.S. News and World Report
UNION CITY, Tenn. (KFVS) - U.S. News and World Report has listed Union City High School as a 2023 Best High School for the ninth consecutive year in its annual rankings of high schools across America. According to a release, UCHS earned a national ranking in the top 40 percent,...
'I don't think this is the answer.' Locals react to Tennessee armed teachers bill
UNION CITY, TN — A controversial bill is one step closer to becoming law. Tuesday, Tennessee lawmakers passed a measure that would allow school staff to carry concealed handguns on school grounds. Now, the bill is heading to Governor Bill Lee's desk. However, there are stipulations laid out in...
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