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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.
WATCH: Mid-South student headed to Harvard, receives prestigious scholarship, school district says
'It still doesn't feel real': Mid-South student recalls journey to Harvard. More than 53,000 students applied, but only 1% will get this special scholarship. The Gates Scholarship is one of the most prestigious in the country.
South Pemiscot SB building toward historic spring
The Holcomb High School softball squad has 22 of its 24 games this spring, so the Hornets are a daunting challenge for the other six programs in the upcoming MSHSAA Class 1 District 1 Tournament. That includes South Pemiscot, however, following a recent 4-3 loss to Holcomb, the Bulldogs do have some confidence that an upset of the top seed is possible.
Man charged after firing shots with children around in Covington, said police
COVINGTON, Tenn. (WMC) - A man is in jail after shooting at an apartment complex in Covington. Steven Jones, 32, is charged with aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, tampering with evidence, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Covington Police Department responded to a shooting at Sunrise...
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.
Why Crockett County soccer's Christopher Cerda can dare to dream big
Christopher Cerda spent his 2023 summer at the Crockett County soccer field. The equipment shed was open, Cerda and several teammates just needed to get to the field. If it was raining, they’d make the trip to the Dyersburg Sportsplex, which has an indoor soccer field. Anything to get...
Ark. man accused of buying UTV with fake check, later selling it to someone else
STEELE, Mo. (KFVS) - An Arkansas man is facing charges in connection with a stolen UTV later found in southeast Missouri. Keabron McFarland, of Osceola, Ark., was arrested on a Pemiscot County no-bond warrant charging him with stealing a motor vehicle and forgery. McFarland has an arraignment and bond hearing...
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.
11th Annual Hatchie BirdFest underway in West Tennessee
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — The 11th Annual Hatchie BirdFest in Brownsville is going to last all weekend long. There are many things that you are able to enjoy at this event. Director for the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, Sonia Outlaw-Clark, tells us about them. “It’s an opportunity for beginner...
Youth Health Fair held in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.—One event in a local city aims to get kids healthy. A health fair was held today at Humboldt Medical Center located at 3525 Chere Carol Road. The event was created to raise awareness to the health needs of elementary and middle school aged children within the area.
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