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The Henry County Medical Center board of trustees has agreed unanimously to sell a vacant building on Tyson Avenue currently being used as a parking area.
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Congressman David Kustoff made an appearance at a downtown Paris restaurant Monday to speak with people in the community about economic issues and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A one-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on Stewart Road resulted in the breaking of a utility pole alongside the road, with power lines being flung onto the road. The car apparently went around a curve too fast, striking the pole and cracking it in half about 4:20 p.m. The wreck occurred jus…
Three people were arrested during the weekend on drug possession charges.
Selena Gomez is taking the heat in the kitchen.
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With Paris and Henry County still grappling with the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Henry County Fair Association has made the hard decision to dramatically scale back this year’s fair.
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered a sweeping but unspecified ban on dealings with the Chinese owners of consumer apps TikTok and WeChat, although it remains unclear if he has the legal authority to actually ban the apps from the U.S.
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Paris attorney Vicki Hoover defeated Hardin County attorney Ben Harmon in four of the 24th Judicial District’s five counties to win Thursday’s race for chancellor of the 24th Judicial District.
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Paris attorney Vicki Hoover defeated Hardin County attorney Ben Harmon in Thursday's race for chancellor of the 24th Judicial District.
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Predictions of doom and gloom for sales tax revenues for local governments here since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic may have been a bit exaggerated.
Eight public meetings scheduled next week
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Athletes Stephen Scherer, Jeret Peterson and Kelly Catlin have two things in common: They all reached their dream of becoming Olympians, and they all died by suicide.
Scores from Henry County restaurant inspections conducted by the Henry County Health Department for the week of July 30-Aug. 5 (maximum score: 100; scores available online at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/tennessee):
NASHVILLE (AP) — People who refuse to wear masks in downtown Nashville can now end up behind bars. A man was charged with violating health regulations after Tennessee authorities said they twice spotted him defying the capital city’s mask order on the same day that police committed to strict…
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The Knights of Columbus at Holy Cross Catholic Church have donated, through Catholic Charities of West Tennessee, $600 to Plus Endowment to benefit special-needs students in both school systems. Knight Thomas Westling (fourth from right) presents the check Thursday afternoon to Plus board me…
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A Henry County man who has had varied work experience at the state and local level has announced his candidacy for Henry County mayor.
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Justin Hodges joined The Post-Intelligencer news staff on Monday to cover local crime and education, as well as write obituaries, feature stories and local announcements.
A police chase Tuesday afternoon involving the Henry County and Carroll County sheriff’s departments resulted in the arrest of a Florida woman who was using a fake license plate registration in Henry County.
A Medina man accused of possessing methamphetamine was among 11 defendants who pleaded guilty during Wednesday’s session of Henry County Circuit Court.
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Daniel Williams, office manager of The Post-Intelligencer for the past nine years, has accepted a promotion to general manager of the newspaper.
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A funeral Wednesday in Paris attracted a group of special guests that arrived in a caravan of motorcycles.
The Tennessee River Trail Scenic Byway is among 64 nominations under consideration by the U.S. Department of Transportation to receive federal designation as a member of the National Scenic Byway program.
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Owning a pet means more than just having a four-legged friend around the house. It can also mean a healthier lifestyle and increased happiness in your life.
The Henry County Historical Society will host its quarterly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Paris-Henry County Heritage Center.
A new program that will provide rides for senior citizens in Henry County is seeking volunteers to serve as drivers.
The Paris-Henry County Food Bank will reopen Monday with its normal schedule of being open 3-4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Central Community Service Center on Jones Bend Road Extended. People needing food must call 641-3172 in advance to be approved.
A Paris man was arrested Monday night on warrants for attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault in an incident in which he allegedly deliberately drove his vehicle into a woman’s vehicle.
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For the past few years, the month of August has been designated as Plus Endowment Month.
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From left, Danny Trotter of the Henry County jail’s garden crew and inmate Shawn Nieves bag up produce as Henry County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Damon Lowe selects two bags to carry to a waiting car during last week’s produce giveaway at Paris Shopping Center on Mineral Wells Avenue.…
The Paris-Henry County Food Bank will reopen Monday with its normal schedule of being open 3-4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Central Community Service Center on Jones Bend Road Extended. People needing food must call 641-3172 in advance to be approved.
Henry Countians will go to the polls on Thursday for the 2020 state primary and county general election.
A Puryear man was one of four people arrested and indicted recently in Jackson on federal charges of conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with the intent to distribute.
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Henry County Mayor Brent Greer has ordered that masks be required in Henry County beginning at midnight Tuesday.
Selling from home doesn’t always mean used things out of your garage laid out on the driveway. There are plenty of home sellers that are taking matters into their own hands, selling homemade arts, crafts and even food.
Incumbent Rod Frey is seeking re-election to the Henry County Board of Education as the 1st District representative.
James R. “Junior” Staggs Jr. is a candidate for the 1st District seat on the Henry County Board of Education.
Savannah attorney Ben Harmon is trying to follow in the footsteps of his father, the late Ron Harmon, as the next chancellor for the 24th Judicial District.
Vicki Hodge Hoover of Paris is the Republican nominee for chancellor in the 24th Judicial District.
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following press release was posted without editing.NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee called for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene on Monday, August 10, 2020 for a special session to address COVID-19 liability protections, telehealth services and…
At the recommendation of the local healthcare community, Henry County Mayor, Brent Greer, with the support of the Henry County COVID Response Team, has put an order in place, effective Tuesday at midnight, requiring masking in Henry County to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
The Paris Housing Authority board of commissioners will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the PHA office, 917 Minor St.
Henry County reported 143 active cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, according to figures released by the Tennessee Department of Health.
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Numerous groups in Henry County took part in the Red Sand Project late last week here. The project is described as an interactive art exhibition designed to raise awareness of human trafficking. By spreading red sand in concrete cracks, the project brings attention to those who have fallen t…
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