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Gov. Lee Says 'There's Nearly Nothing' Left at Hickman Co. Explosives Plant, as Town Grieves

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Around 2:30 p.m., Gov. Bill Lee is expected to address the media in a press conference.Hickman County, Tennessee · Hickman County See the Story

Deadly Hickman County explosion registered as an earthquake, according to USGS

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The USGS categorized the explosion that killed 16 people as a 1.6 magnitude with a 250 Kilometer radius.Hickman County, Tennessee · Hickman County Read Article

Hickman County Explosives Plant Committed Safety Violations in 2019, TOSHA Inspection Found

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A Hickman County explosives manufacturing facility that was the site of a massive explosion Oct. 10 had previously made several safety violations.US Postal Service · Hickman County See the Story

‘Recovery is possible’: Free festival held in Hickman County for suicide prevention, substance abuse recovery, mental health awareness

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On Saturday, people gathered at Famous Hideaway Farm for the Live; Love; Run 5k Trail Run, followed by a butterfly release and other free activities.Mental Health · Hickman County Read Article

Body of Local Teen Found in Duck River Near Highway 31 Bridge; Investigation Underway - Radio7Media

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Tennessee trooper orders box truck out-of-service for 'severe structural compromise'

The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) recently removed a box truck from operation after discovering major structural defects on the vehicle. The box truck was spotted by a THP Motor Carrier Plus trooper on I-40 in Hickman County, Tennessee, officials said on July 30, 2025. A traffic stop was initiated after the trooper noticed that the box truck’s “roof was peeled back.” “A closer inspection revealed severe structural compromise,” THP said. THP pla…Hickman County, Tennessee · Hickman County Read Article

Group seeking to build Columbia Dam on Duck River teams with Ogles to pursue federal funds for study

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A group pushing to resurrect decades-old plans to build a dam on the Duck River in Columbia is working with U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles to secure congressional funding to fast-track a feasibility study. Columbia Dam Now’s goal is evident in…Duck River · Duck River See the Story

7-year-old boy saves his father’s life after he caught fire in their backyard

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Desco Patton grabbed the garden hose at their Hickman County home and sprayed his dad until the fire was out.Hickman County, Tennessee · Hickman County Read Article