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Inside Pitch: Grace White on the Struggles of My Youngest Sister and the Unique Purpose That Each of Us Has!
Grace White, a longtime blogger for Extra Inning Softball’s “Inside Pitch” series, finished her college career this spring as a senior for her Division II Union University Bulldogs and, last month, received her diploma after she majored in Journalism. She is now “entering the big girl world!”...
Ridin’ Dirty jeep club gives $10,000 to help grieving mother
CAMDEN, Tenn. — One organization is giving back during a time of need. The Ridin’ Dirty jeep club held a fundraiser for a family impacted by tragedy. On Wednesday, $10,000 dollars went to Kathey Hancock. On April 27th, she lost her daughter in an accident. The funds will...
Celebrate 90 years of drive-in theaters at these West Tennessee screens
JACKSON, Tenn. — Pass the popcorn! This week marks a special anniversary for a nostalgic form of entertainment. The first drive-in movie theater opened in New Jersey on June 6, 1933. 90 years later, many screen across the U.S. are keeping drive-ins alive, even here in West Tennessee. In...
No Henry County Farmers Market Friday
Paris, Tenn.–The Henry County Farmers Market will not be held Friday, June 9, due to a prior commitment at the fairgrounds. The Farmers Market will resume its regular schedule next week: 9-11 a.m. Tuesday and 3-5:30 p.m. Friday. Something special is coming up at the Farmers Market, too. A...
20th Highway 70 Yard Sale to begin Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. — The 20th annual Highway 70 Yard Sale is almost here!. This year’s sale is set to begin Thursday, June 8, giving deal seekers the chance to stop and find sales from Memphis to Camden. The sale will follow Highway 70, its namesake, and will end...
Brentwood golfer Blades Brown could become youngest winner of the Tennessee State Open
Blades Brown, a 16-year-old from Brentwood, could become the youngest golfer to win the Tennessee State Open if he holds onto the lead he took in the second round Wednesday. Brown shot a blistering 8-under-par 63 at GreyStone in Dickson to move into first place. He posted six birdies along with an eagle on No. 2. ...
Sonny Melton’s Uniform #15 Retired By Camden Little League
Camden, Tenn.–The Camden Little League honored the late Sonny Melton by retiring his uniform #15 over the weekend. His mother, Susan Melton said it was a special day for the Sonny Melton family, who attended the ceremony at the ball field. Sonny was one of 58 victims of the Las Vegas mass shooting in 2017. He died shielding his wife, Heather Gulish Melton, as they were attending a music festival there.
Leadership Henry County Honored
Paris, Tenn.–The 2023 Henry County Leadership Class was recognized for their completion of the class requirements during last week’s Tennessee River Jam. Paris-Henry County Chamber officials said, “They have truly made a difference in their community already with class projects!”. Sam Hutson/Crove Media photo.
Air Quality Alert continues until midnight
The Air Quality Alert for Christian, Trigg, Montgomery and Stewart counties remains in effect through midnight, as residents with breathing issues are urged to avoid strenuous activity outdoors. It’s due to smoke in the atmosphere from wildfires in Canada and National Weather Service Meteorologist Justin Gibbs says that haze has...
Life Skills Class Completed By Stewart Co. Inmates
Dover, Tenn.–On Thursday night June 1, nine inmates graduated from the Life Skills Program offered to inmates at the Stewart County Jail. This is the 12th class to graduate since its beginning 4 1/2 years ago. Sheriff Frankie Gray said as always, Brother Phil Dunn and Betsy Dunn did...
Humphreys County Outdoor Report for June 4th
Lake levels haven’t changed much, and I don’t expect any significant changes over the next week. Lake levels are at 359ft at New Johnsonville, with flow rates averaging 18,000cfs. Surface lake temperatures are now in the upper 70’s, and expect a continued rise over this week into the 80’s. I’ll start reporting on a few other “water” conditions throughout the summer, including; dissolved oxygen (DO), and pH, as these affect fish, and therefore fishing activity during the summer months. The pH level is 7.83 and the DO is at 7.87. with the dry weather, expect local rivers and creeks to continue to drop. The Duck is at 2ft, and the Buffalo is at just under 4ft as of last Friday.
74th Tennessee State Open Returns to Greystone Golf Club
The 74th Tennessee State Open is set to begin June 6, 2023 at GreyStone Golf Club in Dickson, Tennessee. The 144 player field was narrowed down from 431 entries, the most in the 74 year history of the Tennessee State Open. It’s impossible to tell the story of the Tennessee...
Mobile Learning & Feeding Units: Going the Distance for Rural Kids in Need
Save the Children has partnered with school districts and nonprofit organizations across rural America to fuel and pack up buses and vans delivering nutritious food, books and learning materials to kids in need in some of the country’s hardest-to- reach communities. Non-profit Perry County Youth Centers, partnered with Save...
Registration Open For Henry Co. Fair Pageants
Paris, Tenn.–Registration is open for the 2023 Henry County Fair pageants. The pageants will be held all day Saturday, July 29 at the fairgrounds. The Fair will be held August 11-19. Pageants will be: Baby Miss, Toddle Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss, Miss Pre-Teen, Miss Teen and the Fairest...
Cleaning Day At Paris City Cemetery Set Saturday
Paris, Tenn.–The Henry County Cemetery Committee will hold a Cleaning Day from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 10th at the historic Paris City Cemetery. The cemetery is located at the end of Ruff Street near Quinn Chapel AME Church. The Henry County Cemetery Committee will provide the cleaning...
NOTICE TO CREDITORS-CHRISTY
Estate of MARY CAROLYN CHRISTY, Late of Perry County, Tennessee. Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of MAY 2023, Letters of Administration in respect to the Estate of MARY CAROLYN CHRISTY, deceased, who died FEBRUARY 11, 2023 were issued to the undersigned by the Chancery Clerk of Perry County, Tennessee.
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