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A living World War II history event is coming Saturday to downtown Savannah. “Salute to the 40s: A WWII Experience” will offer locals and guests visiting Main Street on May 18 the chance to step back in time. “It is going to be a great experience. Reenactors will be dressed in vintage ‘40s attire –…

The 76-year-old driver of a Harley Davidson motorcycle was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Hardin County on Wednesday. Thursday night, the Tennessee Highway Patrol identified the victim as James Earl Vandiver, of Alabama. The THP said Vandiver was on U.S. 64-W when the 2000 Harley left the highway, resulting in a fatal crash at…

First Utility District of Hardin County expects to implement improved water filtration measures in light of the first limits placed on so-called “forever chemicals” announced by the Environmental Protection Agency last Wednesday. (Ed. note: This story was first published in the April 18 print edition.) The Biden Administration estimates that 6-10% of water systems nationwide…

The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted an investigation that led to Hardin County Deputy Clerk Kimberly Wilkerson pleading guilty to tax evasion and perjury, according to a news release Tuesday from the department. Circuit Court Judge J. Brent Bradberry accepted Wilkerson’s guilty plea, which stemmed from charges that Wilkerson fraudulently…

A local girl realized a lit candle had been knocked over in time to keep her home from being more heavily damaged in the resulting fire Friday morning. Hardin County Fire Chief Melvin Martin said the girl left the house with her father to go to school. When they stopped at a nearby store along…

The University of Tennessee at Martin and Jackson State Community College entered into a dual-enrollment agreement on April 3, providing a seamless pathway to transition from JSCC to UT Martin. Dual admission for first-year students is available to students who meet admission guidelines for both schools, have a 3.0 or better high school grade-point average…

DreamWeavers of West Tennessee is ready to roll the dice for its 30th season’s adult summer musical, “Guys and Dolls.” Open auditions will be held at the Historic Savannah Theater on Friday, April 19 at 6 p.m. and and Saturday, April 20 at 10 a.m. Show dates are June 21-23. Vocal tracks for auditions are…

Shiloh National Military Park is commemorating the 162nd anniversary of the battle this weekend by hosting living history demonstrations featuring artillery, infantry and cavalry, book signings by two authors, and period music performed by Steve and Lisa Ball. As always, entrance to the park is free. “2024 is the 162nd anniversary of the Battle of…

Two Saltillo residents have been indicted by the Hardin County Grand Jury in connection with the death of their young grandson, authorities said. Amy Lynn Brasher is facing charges of first degree murder and aggravated child abuse. Jeffrey Paul Brasher is charged with aggravated child endangerment. Hardin County Sheriff Johnny Alexander said Monday that the…

On Wednesday, the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office issued a warning to consumers regarding the upcoming solar eclipse. It states: While the Volunteer State is not in the path of totality for the full solar eclipse that will take place on April 8th, many Tennesseans will still have their eyes to the sky on the day…