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Honorable Neil Thompson elected to lead Tennessee District Attorneys

Benton, Tennessee · Benton

Honorable Neil Thompson elected to lead Tennessee District Attorneys

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THE HONORABLE NEIL THOMPSON ELECTED TO LEAD TENNESSEE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS 24th District Attorney General to join Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference Executive Committee BENTON, CARROLL, DECATUR, HARDIN and HENRY COUNTIES, Tenn. (June 16, 2025) – Neil Thompson, 24th District Attorney General, has been elected by fellow members of the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference (TNDAGC) to serve on the organization’s Executive Co…Read Article

Polk County wildfire nearly 80% contained

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Firefighters from various agencies are containing a 65-acre wildfire near Turtletown in Polk County, with helicopters deployed due to challenging terrain.Wildfires · Polk County See the Story

Casson collects TSWA Pitcher of the Week laurel

For the second time this season, Carson-Newman baseball has a Tennessee Sports Writers Association Pitcher of the Week. Freshman starting pitcher Kolton Casson (Benton, Tenn.) was announced as this week’s pitcher of the week by the organization Wednesday afternoon.Benton, Tennessee · Benton Read Article

Polk Co. Sheriff's Office searching for vandalism suspects at S. Polk Elementary

The Polk Co. TN Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance to identify suspects caught on camera vandalizing South Polk Elementary on March 9. Contact SRO Sgt. Cru Ross or Detective Cody Day with any information.Polk County, Tennessee · Polk County Read Article

Casson earns SAC Pitcher of the Week honors for second time

For the second time this season, Carson-Newman freshman pitcher�Kolton Casson�(Benton, Tenn.) has been named the WePlayed Sports South Atlantic Conference Pitcher of the Week, the league office announced Tuesday afternoon.Benton, Tennessee · Benton Read Article

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