Main Street Media of Tennessee (2024)

Missing Woman Found Alive

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By Cary Malone | on August 17, 2024

Missing 83-year-old Caulyne Cross has been found alive. “This incredible outcome is a testament to the power of prayer, the unwavering dedication of the Giles County community and its statewide help brought in by years of building strong working relationships,” a release from Giles County Emergency Services stated. “Our county has been blessed with some of the hardest-working volunteers, both […]

Commission to Consider Non-Profit Funding

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By Cary Malone | on August 16, 2024

By Scott Stewart, Publisher

Non-profit organizations requesting funding appropriations from the Giles County Commission will be considered as part of a 2024-25 budget amendment when the commission meets next week. The county commission is scheduled to meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, on the second floor of the Giles County Courthouse. The meeting will be streamed live on the Pulaski Citizen Live YouTube […]

UT Southern Welcomes Students Back to Campus

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By Cary Malone | on August 15, 2024

UT Southern is excited to announce the return of students to campus for the Fall 2024 semester, marked by the university’s annual Firehawk Welcome Week. From Aug. 17-20, the campus will be buzzing with activities designed to kick off the academic year and welcome new and returning students. As a highlight of the week, UTS is thrilled to invite the […]

Ardmore Crepe Myrtle Festival Is Saturday

By Cary Malone | on August 15, 2024

By Connie Roe, Staff Writer

The 32nd Annual Crepe Myrtle Festival will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at John Barnes Park in Ardmore. More than 110 food and vendor booths will be on hand, and the Ardmore Board of Mayor and Aldermen hopes for a good turn-out for the ongoing Ardmore tradition. For more information, call the Greater Ardmore Chamber of […]

New Diaper Benefit Available to TennCare Families

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By Cary Malone | on August 15, 2024

State Rep. Clay Doggett has announced that TennCare families are now able to receive free diapers for their children. As of Aug. 7, TennCare and CoverKids members under the age of 2 are eligible to receive up to 100 diapers per month. “Diapers are an essential for infants, and covering the cost eases some of the financial strain on our […]

Rodeo Caps Off Ag Week

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By Cary Malone | on August 14, 2024

Giles County’s Here’s the Beef Ag Week concludes Saturday night with a Rockin’ K Rodeo Productions Rodeo at the Giles County Agri Park. The event capped off a week jam-packed with activities and featured traditional rodeo favorites such as barrel racing and bull riding. The final bull of the night (first image) was bucked riderless in a tribute to 10-year-old […]

Armyworms Found Across Giles County

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By Cary Malone | on August 13, 2024

The Giles Extension office has received more reports this week of armyworms being found in hay fields and pastures across Giles County. Farmers are encouraged to scout their fields for potential damage. Damage can appear overnight, as armyworms feed late in the evening and very early in the morning. One sign to look for is birds feeding in a field. […]

Sign Ordinance Hearing Set for Tuesday

By Cary Malone | on August 09, 2024

By Adrienne Forte, Staff Writer

The Pulaski Board of Mayor and Aldermen has set a public hearing regarding changes to the sign ordinance for Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 12:05 p.m. The proposed change to its zoning ordinance adds restrictions on signage, expressly regarding which signage will be permitted and exemptions. This comprehensive ordinance addresses various aspects, including distance from the road, illumination and placement […]

The Shelter Needs Supplies

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By Cary Malone | on August 07, 2024

By Sandi Mashburn, Main Street Media

The Shelter Inc. has released a list of items that are needed to ensure that the needs of its clients are met during the month of August. The Shelter Inc. is a safe haven for victims of domestic violence, serving residents of Giles, Lawrence, Wayne and Lewis counties, providing on-going support and counseling for victims and families who often face […]

Mr. Magnifico Takes Red Carpet Championship Class

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By Cary Malone | on August 06, 2024

Mr. Magnifico, exhibited and trained by Drew Graves, wins the Doug Wolaver Championship Class at Pulaski Rotary Club’s 84th Annual Red Carpet Horse Show of the South. Owned by Judy Case, Mr. Magnifico took the championship class at the show, held each year at the Giles County Agri Park. Giles County Honor Guard members (from left) Maxie Trotter, Steve Walls […]

Political Forum Set for Saturday

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By Cary Malone | on August 06, 2024

The public is invited to a forum for political candidates set for Saturday, Aug. 10, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Pulaski Event Center, 410 N. First St., Pulaski. Among candidates or their representatives likely to attend are: Victoria Isabel Broderick, running for the United States House of Representatives District 4; James Dallas, Tennessee State Senate District 28; and Jason Luttrell, […]

Quiet Election Night in Giles County

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By Cary Malone | on August 02, 2024

By Scott Stewart, Publisher

With several uncontested races across the board, the Aug. 1 election in Giles County provided very little in terms of drama as the results came in. Just one county race was contested with Carman Brown’s 202 votes topping incumbent Tammy Mathis’ 75 in the race for a District 7 unexpired term on the Giles County Commission. Incumbent Assessor of Property […]