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]
West Tennessee Guard units leaving next week
August 13, 2011
Nashville, TN – National Guard units from Trenton and Union City leave next week on the first leg of a trip taking them first to Fort Bliss, Texas, then initially to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Both are part of the 194th Engineer Brigade commanded by Brig. Gen. Jeff Holmes. 175 soldiers of the 230th Engineer Battalion in Trenton will depart the Trenton National Guard Armory at 5:00am Wednesday, August 17th. The 164 soldiers of Union City’s 913th Engineer Company leave from the Union City Armory at 9:00am the following morning, August 18th. [Read more]
More National Guard units headed Overseas
July 28, 2011
Nashville, TN – Two more units of the Tennessee National Guard, totaling almost 350 soldiers, have received mobilization orders and will deploy in approximately two weeks. They are bound for Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Both are West Tennessee Engineer units.
The 175 soldiers of the 230th Engineer Battalion in Trenton and 164 soldiers of the 913th Engineer Company in Union City are scheduled to deploy in mid-August. [Read more]
Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show
July 11, 2011
July 14th, 2011
Jackson, TN – Blue skies, golden sunshine, friendly people, and oh yeah, one of the most exquisite gardens in West Tennessee…sounds like a setting for a good time.
At the annual University of Tennessee Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show, the mood is always festive. With thousands of trees, shrubs and flowers on display, plus exciting presentations, unique vendors and good food, it’s easy to see why people love to come to this event, and why it was voted a “Top 20 Event” by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Summer Celebration Lawn & Garden Show
Winners Announced during June TWRC Meeting for State’s Third Managed Elk Hunt
June 19, 2011
Nashville, TN – Four persons have won the right to participate in Tennessee’s third-ever managed elk hunt. The winners were announced Friday during the June meeting of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Commission at the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Region II Ray Bell Building in Nashville.
The four winners, all Tennessee residents, were selected in a computer drawing from 6,840 applicants for the elk hunt scheduled October 17th-21st, 2011 at the North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area. [Read more]
Federal cuts pose problems for TWRA’s Trout Stocking Program
May 31, 2011
Nashville, TN – Federal fish hatcheries responsible for raising 60 percent of all trout in Tennessee are in jeopardy due to proposed federal budget cuts. The cuts would become effective October 11th, 2011 and would eliminate a majority of the funding for the Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery and the Erwin National Fish Hatchery.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) relies on the fish from Dale Hollow and Erwin hatcheries to provide quality fishing at dozens of locations in Tennessee. Both facilities are operated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). [Read more]
Tennessee identifies Large Animal Care Shortage Areas
May 21, 2011
Veterinarians Can Apply for School Loan Repayment Program
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has identified four areas of the state that are now eligible for USDA assistance in filling a shortage of large animal veterinary practitioners.
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) will pay up to $25,000 each year towards qualified educational loans of eligible veterinarians who agree to serve in an underserved area for three years. [Read more]
TBI seeks public’s help in Manhunt
March 9, 2011
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public’s assistance locating two escaped inmates from Louisiana who are believed to be in the West Tennessee area. Both are considered dangerous and should be approached with caution. If spotted, the public should call 1-800-TBI-FIND (1-800-824-3463).
The last time 36-year-old Ricky Wedgeworth and 33-year-old Darian “Drake” Pierce were spotted was in Jackson, TN. last evening after a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a stolen car out of Vicksburg, MS near mile marker 84 along I-40 and the two escapes fled on foot. [Read more]
Fire Marshal’s Office to hand out thousands of smoke alarms
February 15, 2011
Statewide effort begins with 3-day West Tennessee giveaway
Nashville, TN – The next several weeks, Jeff Huddleston, the Fire Prevention education officer for the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO), will hand out thousands of smoke alarms to fire departments across Tennessee.
He will be loading 2,000 alarms in his truck Wednesday morning before setting out on a three-day sweep through West Tennessee. Subsequent giveaways are planned for the rest of the state in the coming weeks.
“We talk about the importance of having and maintaining operable smoke alarms in the home all the time,” Huddleston says. “This multi-week effort will go a long way toward increasing fire safety in countless homes and neighborhoods across the state.” [Read more]
Winter Trout stocking set to begin in Middle and West areas of Tennessee
December 7, 2010
Nashville, TN – The winter trout stocking program of the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency continues to see growth. TWRA plans to release more than 88,000 rainbow trout into Tennessee waters from December through March.
The program provides numerous close to home trout fishing opportunities for Middle and West Tennessee anglers during the winter months. These fisheries also provide a great opportunity to introduce children or first-time anglers to fishing. The program is continuing its expansion this year. [Read more]
