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Several arrested following undercover drug operation

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Several arrested following undercover drug operation

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MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. — An ongoing undercover joint operation targeting illicit drug sales throughout McNairy County has resulted in more than 20 indictments. SEE ALSO: Full Press Release from TBI (including names and charges) Most individuals are recurring offenders with very few first time offenders caught during the operation. “Operation Ice Storm” began in September of 2023, with special agents of the Drug Investigation Division of the Tenne…See the Story

McNairy County Mayor Voices Concern Over FEMA’s Delayed Response After Severe Weather – Knowhere News

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The mayor of McNairy County has expressed his disappointment with FEMA’s slow response after recent severe weather damaged the area. The community has been waiting for help, but so far, the federal agency has not acted quickly enough, according to the mayor. After storms hit the county, many homes and businesses suffered damage. People expected FEMA to step in fast to assist, but the mayor says the response has been frustratingly slow. He spoke …McNairy County · McNairy County Read Article

Annual Sheriff Buford Pusser Festival kicks off in Adamsville

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ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. — The annual Sheriff Buford Pusser Festival in Adamsville kicks off in McNairy county Friday. The event is being held at Adamsville City Park. Free entertainment is provided by Bojack and Joecephus, and a performance by Steve Warren. The week long festival consists of a carnival, a bus tour, various vendors and a praise and worship night. The man behind the festival’s name, former McNairy County Sheriff Buford Pusser, was the s…Adamsville · Adamsville See the Story

McNairy County nonprofit works to rebuild in the wake of April's deadly tornado

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SELMER, Tenn. — As one McNairy County community is sifting though what’s left, a lifeline to many local residents is attempting to get back on its feet to help storm victims return to a sense of normalcy. SEE ALSO: At least 1 tornado tears through Selmer, several structures destroyed Jesus Cares is a nonprofit organization that provides coordinated benevolent assistance and hope to those in crisis. The nonprofit has two thrift stores, one in Ada…Tornado · McNairy County See the Story

McNairy Co. presents its Tennessee Law Enforcement Memorial

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SELMER, Tenn.—Fallen officers and their families were honored in McNairy County at a special dedication ceremony. The Tennessee Law Enforcement Dedication took place Saturday at the Robert K. Lee Justice Center in Selmer. The event unveiled a memorial wall which includes the names of 796 fallen officers from the state of Tennessee. “Please stop by. I think you’ll be amazed at what we’ve done here and take the time to look up an officer on the wa…Selmer · Selmer See the Story

Sheriff talks new law enforcement memorial in Selmer

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SELMER, Tenn. — A special memorial is here to honor the lives of fallen officers. The Tennessee Law Enforcement Memorial is honoring over 700 officers. It’s a special recognition to all fallen law enforcement officers in the state of Tennessee. The wall is 4-and-a-half feet tall, 40 feet long and located at 300 Industrial Park Drive in Selmer at the Criminal Justice Complex. “We found out that, even though the state of Tennessee does have a memo…Selmer · Selmer Read Article

Adamsville Baseball dominates in Region Tournament with win over Milan

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Categories: Daily Sportscast, Game Highlights, Sports, Sports Anchors, Sports Final Scores, VideoBaseball · Adamsville Read Article

New law enforcement memorial completed in Selmer

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MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. — A new memorial honoring fallen law enforcement officers is coming into focus. It’s a story we brought you last year as we attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the new law enforcement memorial in Selmer, which was completed Friday as the final stone to the memorial was put in place. McNairy County Sheriff Guy Buck says while there is a law enforcement memorial on the bicentennial mall in Nashville, this memorial will be…Selmer · Selmer Read Article

Educator of the Week: Katie Moore

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It’s time now to recognize our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Katie Moore is a Kindergarten teacher at Selmer Elementary School. “I’ve always loved children, so I love working with kids, and I wanted to do elementary education ’cause I just love the lightbulb moments that you get to see with the kids and them learning new things,” Moore said. Moore describes why working at Selmer Elementary is particular…Selmer · Selmer Read Article

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