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Mayor announces firing of Hardin County Animal Services director
Hardin County Mayor Kevin Davis said Thursday afternoon that Chris Sikes’ employment as director of Hardin County Animal Services has been terminated. “Over the past several months, the Animal Control Committee, the county commission as a whole and myself, have been committed and working to making the animal shelter the best it can be for…
Read MoreInflation, USDA program cuts may cause Hardin County’s largest food pantry to close
Hardin County’s largest food pantry is asking for the public’s help to remain open. The Christian Assistance Ministry, or CAM, is in danger of closing of its doors to those in need of food if the organization does not receive additional donations. CAM Director and board President Jessica Prieto said there are many factors contributing…
Read More$2.6 million Tennessee River bridge repair project at Savannah commences
Motorists traveling across the Tennessee River at Savannah can expect to encounter construction on the bridge from now to early fall. Tennessee-based Jones Brothers has a $2.6 million contract for the project, which entails a partial deck replacement and some girder repairs on the Harrison-McGarity-Carpenter bridge on U.S. 64, according to the Tennessee Department of…
Read MoreCourier announces first ‘Best of the Best: Readers Choice Awards’ competition
The Courier announces its first “Best of the Best: Readers’ Choice Awards” for Hardin County. Readers can be entered in a drawing to win $100 just by voting for their favorite area businesses and people. The major categories are: Medical, Individuals, Food and Drink, Automotive, Personal Services, Service, Professional, Community, Retail Store, Home and Garden,…
Read MoreBody of missing commercial fisherman found entangled in net on Pickwick Lake
UPDATE, JAN. 7 — Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has identified the victim as Jimmy C. Franks, a 72-year-old resident of Counce who lost his life when his boat sank on Pickwick Lake. INITIAL STORY — The body of a missing commercial fisherman was recovered Friday morning in Pickwick Lake. Hardin County Fire Chief Melvin Martin…
Read MoreWarrant: Man killed at Counce bar beaten to death
A man accused of murdering another man in the parking lot of a Counce bar last night was arraigned Friday afternoon in the courtroom of the Hardin County jail. Sonny Cole McVay, 23, of Childers Hill Road in Counce, is charged with first degree murder and public intoxication. Law enforcement authorities say McVay murdered Jeffrey…
Read MoreTBI: Man killed, arrest made in Thursday night incident in Counce
A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a man on a charge of first degree murder, the TBI said Friday afternoon. According to the TBI, agents began working alongside the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a homicide…
Read MorePickwick Landing, Tennessee State Parks offering New Year’s Day hikes
A dozen West Tennessee state parks, including those in Hardin and McNairy counties, are offering “First Day” hikes to visitors. The ranger-led hikes are to help people explore the state’s parks, as well as launch a healthy start to the New Year. Pickwick Landing State Park has its hike on Sunday, Jan. 1, from 10…
Read MoreParts of Hardin County running out of water as frigid temps burst pipes
As temperatures slowly rise, damage from the weekend’s deep freeze is becoming apparent – causing water shortages and prompting boil water notices throughout west Tennessee as frozen pipes begin to thaw. All Adamsville Utilities and First Utility District customers have been issued boil water notices, plus some Savannah Utilities customers. Area utility districts are making…
Read MoreSavannah Utility Department issues precautionary water boil notice for portion of its service area
UPDATE, DEC. 29 — The boil water notice has been canceled. INITIAL STORY — The Savannah Utility Department said Tuesday afternoon that due to a recent water line break, a precautionary boil water notice is being issued to all water customers in a portion of its service area. Included in the notice are the Olive…
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