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Savannah man charged with sexual exploitation of a minor

By Editor | December 18, 2019 |

An investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Savannah man on charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, the TBI said. According to a news release, in July, agents began an investigation based on a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The…

THP announces two roadblocks in Hardin County

By Editor | December 13, 2019 |

Two “sobriety roadside safety checkpoints” will be conducted in Hardin County toward the end of December, the Tennessee Highway Patrol announced. The first is on Dec. 27 at 10 p.m. on Tenn. 69, north of Cherry Chapel Loop. The second is on Dec. 31 at 11 p.m. on Tenn. 57, west of Tenn. 128. The…

Holiday light display illuminates 15th annual ‘Pickwick in the Park’

By Editor | December 13, 2019 |

The Hardin County Chamber of Commerce and Pickwick Landing State Park host the 15th annual Christmas in the Park on Dec. 13-14. It takes place at Pickwick Landing State Park on Friday from noon to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The event kicks off today with a 60-plus vendor holiday mart,…

US Marshals: Reward offered for Hardin County man charged with assaulting deputy sheriff

By Editor | December 11, 2019 |

The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive Task Force announced Wednesday an unspecified cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a Hardin County man wanted for the aggravated assault of a sheriff’s deputy. Investigators say the incident occurred in Hardin County in October when a deputy sheriff attempted to arrest…

Shiloh National Cemetery participating in Wreaths Across America Day

By Editor | December 11, 2019 |

On Dec 14, Shiloh National Cemetery is participating in the national Wreaths Across America day. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. in the National Cemetery. “The laying of wreaths on the graves of honored dead has been done since the time of ancient Greece,” said park Superintendent Dale Wilkerson. “The circular shape of the wreath…

After the storm: Federal disaster declaration granted to Hardin, nine more counties

By Editor | December 6, 2019 |

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced Friday the federal government has granted his request for a Major Disaster Declaration to make federal recovery assistance available to Hardin and nine other county jurisdictions impacted during October’s severe weather and straight line winds. “The devastating severe weather required a comprehensive response and stretched many local jurisdictions to their…

Sheriff’s Dept. ramping up DUI enforcement for holiday season

By Editor | December 6, 2019 |

  The Hardin County Sheriff Department announces it is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to increase impaired-driving enforcement from Dec. 13 to Jan. 1, surrounding the holiday season. “The Hardin County Sheriff Department wishes for each of you to have a safe and merry Christmas season,” said Sheriff Johnny Alexander. “We are working…

Watch for road closings during ‘Christmas on Main’ evenings in Savannah

By Editor | December 6, 2019 |

Christmas on Main downtown events will result in five nights of road closures in December, the City of Savannah reminds motorists. Main Street, between Guinn Street (near The Courier) and Commerce Street (near Hickory Pit restaurant) will be closed to through traffic on Friday, Dec. 6 and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 4:30 p.m. to 9…

Alleged ‘general threat’ by student prompts responses from sheriff, school administration

By Editor | December 6, 2019 |

UPDATE, Dec. 6, 10:30 a.m. — Hardin County Sheriff Johnny Alexander says a student will be charged, but could not elaborate at this time. INITIAL STORY– Hardin County Director of Schools Michael Davis said Friday morning that an incident regarding an alleged threat by a student at Hardin County High School was immediately addressed by law…

Savannah’s 4th ‘Christmas on Main’ starts today

By Editor | December 6, 2019 |

Savannah’s fourth annual Christmas on Main celebration begins Friday, with the lighting of the 30 foot tree at 5 p.m., at Court Square. “It’s the official kickoff to this year’s event, and you don’t want to miss it!”exclaimed Betty Lynn Collier, Christmas on Main director. Through the year-long planning efforts of the Christmas on Main…