A friendly rivalry will take the field Friday, Oct. 17, as the Perry County Sheriff’s Office and local firefighters face off in a charity softball game and chili cookoff to raise funds for the …

A crew of mischievous young “bandits” struck under cover of darkness Sunday night, leaving one local family’s yard looking like a scene straight out of a Charmin commercial. …

The following cases were heard or set in Perry County General Sessions Court with Judge Katerina Moore presiding. • Ashley Mae Andrews, Clifton — charged in two separate cases with driving …

Every so often, a news report comes along that perfectly exposes the misplaced priorities of modern government. This week, The Center Square published one that should stop taxpayers in their tracks. …

Miracle defies the laws of nature. This is why "the Mississippi Miracle," the sobriquet for the extraordinary gains that students in the Gulf state have made in reading in recent years, is a …

A Henderson County man accused of making threats of mass violence involving Perry High School is scheduled to appear in court this Thursday. Larry Gene Bushart Jr., 61, was arrested on Sept. 22 by …

Lobelville School has announced a new visitor identification system designed to enhance safety for students, faculty, staff, and guests. A letter outlining the new procedures was sent home with …

The Friends of the Library will hold a Book and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Azbill Community Center, 113 Factory St., near the Splash Pad. Proceeds from the event will benefit …

Perry County has been awarded $400,000 in grant funding as part of the most recent round of ThreeStar grants, announced Tuesday by Gov. Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development …

Ok, here's a thought for this week. Imagine a place where you can have fun with people and make new friends. Play games, talk to people and have a good meal. Wouldn't it be nice to sit with others …

A recent article from The Center Square caught my attention — and it should catch the attention of anyone who cares about the future of education in this country. According to data from the …

As Roblox continues to dominate the online gaming world for children, more parents are raising concerns about the risks associated with the platform and beginning to reconsider how much access their …

The U.S. House Committee on Veterans' Affairs has been busy. In a recent week they passed 14 veterans bills, all designed to help veterans and their families.  Here are a few of the bills …

Oct. 9 Conalco Reunion – 11 a.m. at the County Western Steakhouse in Camden. For more information, call 931-716-0827. Apple Story Hour – 10:30 a.m. at the Lobelville Public …

Perry County High School has recognized Ella Marrs as the September Student Spotlight, an initiative in partnership with the Town of Linden to highlight outstanding students each month. Students …

• Larry Gene Bushart Jr., of Lexington, was booked Sept. 22. Charge: threats of mass violence on school property and activities. Bond: $2,000,000. • Bryan Wayne Crumley, of Linden, was …

What started as a puzzling situation full of mystery in Dyer County on July 29 has turned into a national story leaving the people of all of West Tennessee feeling pity, heartbreak and fear as the …

The 2025 legislative session of the Tennessee General Assembly concluded with the passage of numerous laws that will influence the daily lives of residents statewide. With legislation covering …

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has named 158 high schools as FAFSA Champions for the 2024-25 academic year, recognizing their outstanding work in helping students complete the Free …