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radionwtn.com | Shannon McFarlin
By Shannon McFarlin News DirectorParis, Tenn.–The plan has been worked toward for some 10 years and the time is finally right for consolidation of the city and county central dispatch services. Meeting Thursday evening, the Paris City Commission approved an interlocal agreement to consolidate dispatch services. The Henry County 911 board will meet in special session next week to discuss and vote on the interlocal agreement for central dispatch.
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radionwtn.com | Shannon McFarlin
Paris, TN –Henry County Hospital has officially reopened its newly remodeled Surgery Center, which is a major step forward in continuing to offer high-quality, outpatient surgical care to our community, according to hospital officials. The newly remodeled West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Surgery is located at 1002 Cornerstone Dr., Suite B, in Paris.
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radionwtn.com | Shannon McFarlin
Union City, Tenn.–The Union City Coca-Cola Bottling Company was honored by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Deveopment for over a century of service, legacy and local impact. A presentation was made at the company, with Obion County Chamber, county and city officials on hand. Founded in 1909 by Hugh “Coca-Cola” Smith on South Division Street, the company has remained a cornerstone of Obion County for generations.
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radionwtn.com | Shannon McFarlin
Dover, Tenn.–Stewart County Deputy Johnny Law was presented a life saving award pin and plaque for administering first aid on April 16th after responding to a house fire on Long Creek Road. Deputy Law’s quick action applying a tourniquet saved his life, due to the gentleman’s burns and a cut artery which was causing significant blood loss. He was airlifted to Vanderbilt.
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radionwtn.com | Shannon McFarlin
Paris, Tenn.–The rising 3rd grade in the Henry County Schools Summer Learning Program took a step back in time and experienced what farm life was like in the 1850s at Land Between the Lakes Homeplace Living History Farm. They saw live demonstrations, animals, gardens, crops, tool sheds, and workshops. This was a great educational experience for them, according to Christie Wimberley. David Huber is administrator for the Summer Program. (Henry Counnty Schools photo).
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radionwtn.com | Shannon McFarlin
Each year, the West Tennessee Healthcare–Henry County Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary welcomes local students into the “Scholarship Club” to celebrate the next generation of healthcare heroes. Two students–Briley Ann Medlin and Izzy Robbins–are this year’s recipients. Briley Ann Medlin, a recent graduate from Henry County High School, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship to support her future in the medical field. She’s heading to UT Knoxville to study Biology on the pre-med track.
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radionwtn.com | Shannon McFarlin
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear joined Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, local officials, educators, business leaders and parents to launch the “Pre-K for All” initiative, which aims to advance the commonwealth’s public education system and job growth. “We are here, not as Democrats or Republicans, not as part of the right or the left,” Gov. Beshear said. “Instead, we are here as parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, educators and business leaders.
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radionwtn.com | Shannon McFarlin
MARTIN, Tenn. – Dr. Stephanie Kolitsch has been named the University of Tennessee at Martin’s transitional provost and senior vice chancellor for academic affairs starting June 14. The announcement was made in a university-wide email by Dr. Yancy Freeman, UT Martin chancellor. Kolitsch, the university’s associate provost and director of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges accreditation, held the interim provost position during the UT Martin chancellor search in 2023.
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radionwtn.com | Shannon McFarlin
Bellevue, Wash. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol and the Tennessee Advanced Communications Network (TACN) are receiving national recognition for their leadership in improving emergency communications across the state. The First Responder Network Authority presented both agencies with its Patriot Award Tuesday during a ceremony at the 5×5 Public Safety Innovation Summit in Bellevue, Washington.
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radionwtn.com | Shannon McFarlin
The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center is entering an exciting new era, thanks to a collaborative partnership between the Town of Huntingdon and local nonprofit Friends of The Dixie. This transition marks a renewed focus on growth, community involvement, and long-term sustainability for the beloved arts venue. Starting this summer, Friends of The Dixie will begin overseeing daily operations at The Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center.
