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Drug Task Force makes 10 arrests during TN Strawberry Festival
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — 10 people were arrested by the West Tennessee Drug Task Force in Humboldt, Tenn. over the weekend. WTDTF agents patrolled southern Gibson County during the annual Strawberry Festival in Humboldt on Thursday – Saturday of last week. Reports say 10 arrests were made, five weapons were seized, and agents pursued and caught […]
Former educator indicted on federal child exploitation offenses
Jackson, TN – A federal grand jury in Jackson, Tennessee recently returned an indictment charging Philip Stephen Plyler, 41, of Fairmont, West Virginia with federal child exploitation offenses. United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz announced the return of the indictment today. Plyler is charged in a two-count indictment with...
Execution of search warrant leads to drug seizure
DYER CO., Tenn.—Agents with the 29th District out of Dyersburg served a search warrant on a home there today. Agents were assisted by Investigators from the Dyer County Sheriff’s Office. Agents seized more than 1-1/4 lbs. of methamphetamine packaged for resale. One male has been arrested. Drug Task...
TDOT shows what new I-55 Bridge may look like
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The transportation landscape of the Mid-south could soon change. TDOT released new renders of a potential replacement for the I-55 bridge and is asking for the public’s input on them. The project is not yet set in stone, but could cost up to $1 billion and...
Authorities investigating after burglary, deadly shooting in Lilbourn
LILBOURN, Mo. (KBSI) – A person is dead after a homeowner shot someone he says was burglarizing his home in Lilbourn on Sunday. New Madrid County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call from a homeowner saying he had shot someone burglarizing his home on Sunday, May 12 around 4 p.m.
Union City Fire raises rural fire protection fees due to inflation
UNION CITY, Tenn. — Fire protection is getting more expensive for Obion County. This is because the Union City Fire Department is raising its annual subscription fee for people who live just outside city limits. It's a jump from $75 to $100 a year. It goes into effect the...
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