Roy Herron Welcomes Tower Support Services to Henry County
January 4, 2012
Facility will create 15 jobs over three years
Dresden, TN – State Senator Roy Herron welcomed Tower Support Services, LLC to Henry County on Tuesday, as the company announced it would open its first manufacturing facility in McKenzie.
“This announcement marks the latest step in bringing back good, reliable jobs to West Tennessee,” Herron said. “We’re proud that this company is willing to invest in our rural communities, and I look forward to working with them in the future.” [Read more]
Prevent Holiday Fires
December 17, 2011
Emmitsburg, MD – Every holiday season, fires claim the lives of over 400 people, injure 1,650 more and cause over $990 million in damage. You can keep your family safe by using nonflammable decorations, not overloading electrical sockets, and avoiding the use of lit candles. If you have a live Christmas tree, water it regularly. Dry trees could catch on fire and rapidly fill your room with deadly gases
According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), there are simple life-saving steps you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday. By following some of the outlined precautionary tips, individuals can greatly reduce their chances of becoming a holiday fire casualty.
Holiday house fires can be prevented.
Buy Safe Toys this Christmas Holiday Season
December 15, 2011
For Kids’ Sake, Think Toy Safety
Washington, D.C. – As the holidays approach and toy catalogs arrive in the mail, shoppers can become overwhelmed with all the choices. To keep kids safe, make sure to choose age appropriate toys and look for labels with safety advice. For young children, avoid toys with small parts, sharp edges, and electric toys that can heat up.
Always purchase safety gear in addition to sports-related gifts or ride-on toys, such as bicycles or skateboards.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has put together the following list of things to consider when buying a toy for a child. [Read more]
Tennessee Titans Honor Henry County High School’s James Counce as High School Coach of the Year
December 9, 2011
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Titans announced today that James Counce, head football coach of Henry County High School has been named the 2011 Titans High School Football Coach of the Year. The Henry County Patriots (15-0) defeated the Powell Panthers (14-1) 17-14 to capture their first ever Division I-Class AAA state championship.
Counce’s Patriots battled continuously in a struggle between unbeaten teams in the state championship. The game was tied 14-14 at the half with both teams displaying great defense in the second half that was scoreless until late in the fourth quarter. Powell made a great defensive stand, keeping Henry County out of the end zone on a fourth and goal from the one yard line early in the fourth quarter. [Read more]
Prepare Now for Winter Weather
December 2, 2011
Tennesseans Urged to Make Plans, Stock Supplies for Ice and Snow Conditions
Nashville, TN – Winter weather in Tennessee can change quickly and leave residents dealing with the dangers posed by snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures.
As part of our ongoing efforts to encourage emergency preparedness, the Tennessee Department of Health, Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency are urging Tennesseans to prepare now to stay safe and healthy during wintry weather. [Read more]
Light UP the Lake
November 13, 2011
Paris Landing State Park
Paris, TN – The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce and Paris Landing State Park are ready to “Light Up the Lake” with a drive through lighting display for Henry County residents, businesses, schools and organizations.
Create a lighting display in a 20 x 20 space in the picnic area near the pavilion. Cost is $50.00 and there’s lots of room. The display will be open throughout December for everyone to drive through and see, so let’s light up the lake.
Call the Chamber at 642.3431 for more information! [Read more]
Morehead Wins EverStart Series Championship on Kentucky Lake
October 31, 2011
Troy Anderson wins co-angler title
Buchanan, TN – Prevacid pro Dan Morehead of Paducah, KY, weighed a five-bass limit totaling 19 pounds, 5 ounces Sunday to win the EverStart Series Championship on Kentucky Lake with a four day total of 20 bass weighing 61 pounds, 4 ounces. For his victory, Morehead earned $50,000 plus a 198VX Ranger boat with a 200-horsepower Evinrude or Mercury outboard motor.
Dan Morehead celebrates his victory in the EverStart Series Championship with his family. (Photo by Rob Newell)
Governor Haslam Awards $16.2 Million in Highway Safety Grants
October 21, 2011
332 Agencies to Receive Funds to Improve Safety on Tennessee Roadways
Henry County Agencies Receive $29,820.00
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) Commissioner John Schroer today announced more than $16.2 million to support highway safety in Tennessee.
The funds support the mission of the Governor’s Highway Safety Office (GHSO) to save lives and reduce injuries on Tennessee roadways through leadership, innovation, coordination and program support in partnership with numerous public and private organizations.
“We continue to work with local and state agencies to make our roadways safer,” Haslam said. “These grants will support the efforts of highway safety agencies and advocates to reduce the number of people killed and injured in traffic crashes in Tennessee each year.” [Read more]
Jessica Hibler Crowned Miss Tennessee USA 2012
October 9, 2011
Clarksville, TN – Miss Tennessee USA was crowned tonight, making her Tennessee’s next hopeful in the 2012 Miss USA pageant. Jessica Hibler of Nashville accepted her new crown from the reigning Miss Tennessee USA, Ashley Durham of Memphis. Durham was also the first runner up in the Miss USA pageant held this past June in Las Vegas.
Runners-up for the Miss Tennessee USA pageant were Brandy Whaley of Antioch (fourth) Rachael Todd of Nashville (third), LaShan Mathews of Murfreesboro (second) and Tara Zolfagharbik of Paris (first).
Miss Tennessee USA 2012 receives her crown from Miss Tennessee USA 2011 Ashley Durham (R) and Miss Tennessee USA Teen 2012,
Scholarship Program Announced for Tennessee Engineering Students
October 5, 2011
State and National Scholarships Will Be Awarded
Nashville, TN – The American Council of Engineering Companies of Tennessee (ACEC of Tennessee) is currently accepting applications from engineering and land surveying students in Tennessee for the 2012 national ACEC engineering scholarship program, which will award several scholarships totaling $20,000, and for the 2012 national Council of Structural Engineers scholarship program, which will award a $5,000 scholarship to a structural engineering student pursuing a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering. [Read more]
