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Precautionary water boil notice remains in effect in Selmer

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Precautionary water boil notice remains in effect in Selmer

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SELMER, Tenn. – A precautionary water boil notice remains in effect for many in Selmer while the city awaits the results of water testing. The Selmer Utility Division announced on Thursday, July 17, at 9:44 a.m. that water samples had been taken following a leak and they were awaiting results. On Wednesday, July 16, issued a Precautionary Water Boil Notice after water pressure was lost throughout the west side of the system. The Selmer Utility D…See the Story

Selmer residents concerned with city's storm damage cleanup plan

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Selmer residents concerned with city's storm damage cleanup plan

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

SELMER, Tenn. — Selmer is still picking up the pieces due to catastrophic storm damage from earlier this year, but as they try to move forward issues have arisen. In Selmer Mayor Sherry Inman’s initiative to clear storm damage, a team was put in place with TDEC, air pollution, and waste management along with other agencies to approve a burn site to get rid of miscellaneous waste, rubble and vegetative debris following the aftermath of severe wea…Read Article

Tornado cleanup commences in Selmer as 3-month mark nears

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SELMER, Tenn. — Thursday will mark three months since an EF-3 twister hit Selmer in the early morning hours. Cleanup crews are working through the town, practically going door-to-door. The tornado struck the town shortly after midnight on April 3. It was given a rating of EF-3 with a maximum wind speed of 160 mph. It was roughly one-third of a mile wide and on the ground for just over 29 miles across McNairy and Hardin County. It injured 14 and …Tornado · Selmer Read Article

Local rodeo gives back to those in need

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SELMER, Tenn.—McNairy Co. residents enjoy some rodeo action and lend support to those in need. The Tornado Relief Rodeo happened Sunday beginning at 2 in Selmer. The event, sponsored by First Choice Farm and Lawn along with Rockin’ K Rodeo Productions, took place at the McNairy County Ag Center located at 851 High School Road. There was more than just rodeo action, the event had vendors, music, great food and even games to play. Guests could enj…Selmer · Selmer Read Article

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

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

Tennessee tornado cleanup faces a long road to completion – Democratic Accent

Extensive damage left Selmer, Tennessee stuck in time at the exact moment a strong EF-3 tornado ripped through the town over a month ago. The tornado’s 160 mile per hour winds were strong enough to shred well-built homes and businesses on April 3. The McNairy County Emergency Management Agency reported that 332 buildings were damaged by the tornado. Among them, 108 were completely destroyed. The Jesus Cares Thrift Store was a total loss, accor…Tornado · Selmer Read Article

ABB Electrification to spend $76 Million to expand in Selmer Tennessee creating 50 new jobs.

Selmer, Tennessee — According to state and local development sources, ABB Electrification plans to invest $76,000,000.00 to build out 300,000 square feet of new space in Selmer. The company is creating 50 new jobs at this facility. The company plans to occupy the new space at 400 S 4th St in Selmer, on or about December 1, 2026. According to the company website ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustain…Selmer · Selmer Read Article

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