Attempted murder and aggravated assault charges have been filed in connection with a Pulaski man running over another man with his vehicle last weekend.
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With a nip in the air and logs on the fire, the holiday season awaits. Get ready for the upcoming festivities as the celebrations begin all over Giles County.
As tnAchieves prepares to work with its 13th student cohort, the non-profit is announcing its inaugural class of tnAchieves Mentor Ambassadors.
Each year the Giles County Trail of Tears Interpretive Center hosts a commemorative walk to remember and honor the Native Americans who passed through Giles County while walking the Trail of Tears. This year’s walk was held Nov. 5, coinciding with both Native American Heritage Month and the …
In compliance with a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling for all law enforcement to notify the public of when and where a roadblock will be held, Tennessee Highway Patrol is advising all motorists of a planned sobriety roadside safety checkpoint in Giles County Friday, Nov. 26, on Highway 31 Nort…
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Inside this week’s edition of the PULASKI CITIZEN, you’ll find our annual Thanksgiving special section spotlighting Giles County students with full-color photos and graphics throughout.
Inspired by her father, the late Rev. Bill Yates, affectionately known as Brother Bill, and his calling to be a blessing to those in need, Renee Yates-Schrengost is opening the doors and setting extra places at the table this Thanksgiving.
With the Pulaski Regional Planning Commission receiving monthly requests, it is imperative members receive the appropriate copies to view ahead of meetings.
The Minor Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen made significant changes to its library board at its Nov. 2 meeting.
The Pulaski Electric System Board of Directors approved 42 new or revised policies at its Oct. 26 meeting.
The Lynnville Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted Nov. 2 to implement new software to streamline the city’s bookkeeping and financial systems.
The Tennessee Master Farm Manager course focuses on solid business principals to help you better manage your operation with an emphasis on helping you utilize resources on your farm efficiently.
After two years of waiting, Giles County has been notified it will receive the funding to move forward with a 400-person event center that will also serve as a safety shelter for the community.
Giles County celebrates Veterans Day Nov. 11 with a ceremony at the Giles County Courthouse Gazebo with guest speaker United States Congressman Dr. Mark Green. Pulaski resident Asha Moody performed the National Anthem. The University of Tennessee Southern Veterans Liaison Cochran Pruett also…
On Veterans Day family, friends, veterans and members of the community gather for a wreath laying ceremony to honor U.S. Army MSG John Dorval Minatra (April 4, 1935-March 7, 2018) at Giles Memory Gardens. Minatra served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars and received among other commendatio…
The consideration of lowering the speed limit on Highway 31 South from 55 miles per hour to possibly 45 was discussed during the Pulaski Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s work session this week.
Giles County increased to 6,119 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19, coronavirus, as of Nov. 15, according to the Tennessee Department of Health website, Tn.gov/health.
The Giles Chamber invites the public to a Small Business Town Hall Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the University of Tennessee Southern.
The first frosts of the fall bring the potential for prussic acid poisoning, which is actually a form of cyanide, in plants such as sorghums, sudangrasses and johnsongrass.Frost and freezing can cause a rapid change in prussic acid risk in these plants of any age or size. With frost, forage …
Committing $1 million in contributions to grant fund applications to expand broadband infrastructure in Giles County will be among the items considered by the Giles County Commission when it meets next week.
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University of Tennessee Southern and UT Extension are teaming up in December to offer four educational workshops for farmers and farm families. The workshops will feature UT Extension specialists addressing topics including specialty crop production, meat marketing, modern technology on the …
The Tennessee Department of Education is working on developing a new student-focused investment strategy that would revolutionize how public schools in the state receive funding.
Veterans Day, celebrated each year on Nov. 11, is a day to honor all those who served in our armed forces. Communities around the nation hold annual celebrations, as does Giles County. This year’s Veterans Day ceremony will be held at the Courthouse Gazebo on the northeast corner of the Pula…
The Giles County Board of Education voted to approve changes to the school dress code policy at their monthly meeting Oct. 28.
After Alderman Hardin Franklin requested for the Pulaski Board of Mayor and Aldermen to discuss possibilities for city growth, the city council did just that during last week’s work session.
Emergency crews respond to a house trailer fire at 207 Pine St. in Pulaski at approximately 1 a.m. Sunday (Nov. 7). The home was fully involved when firefighters arrived. Occupant Jason Barlar was able to safely make it out of the rental property, which is owned by Robert Robinson. The home …
The Pulaski Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet in regular session at City Hall Tuesday, Nov. 9, at noon.
Giles County Health Department will hold special “Fight Flu TN” events Nov. 9 to provide flu shots at no charge to increase the number of people vaccinated against influenza in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health urges all Tennesseans ages six months and older who have not yet rece…
STRHS Pulaski officials have announced the addition of 3D mammography services to its Women’s Services and Medical Imaging department.
Brindley Construction breaks ground on the new Dunkin’ coffee and donut shop on West College Street last week. Celebrating are (from left) Giles County Executive Melissa Greene, Pulaski Mayor Pat Ford, Charlie Helton, Anthony Hall, Jeff Brindley, Brandy Dishner, Kaitlin Clark, Bryan Brindley…
The Giles County Board of Education reviewed updates to a slate of policies at its monthly work session last week. The updates to these policies primarily reflect legislative changes, and will be considered on first reading at Thursday’s monthly school board meeting.
Giles County increased to 6,088 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19, coronavirus, as of Nov. 2, according to the Tennessee Department of Health website, Tn.gov/health.
Planning for the transition of the family farm or business can be an emotional task, but experts say planning is key to ensuring the future of the family’s land or business.
With the Pulaski Board of Mayor and Aldermen recently approving Cave Spring Heritage Plaza as a memorial location to recognize citizens who have contributed to the community, the city council has adopted guidelines for those considerations.
The Tennessee Department of Education invites all Tennesseans to eight regional public town halls to be part of the open dialogue and discussion on Tennessee’s review of a student-based public education funding strategy. Each town hall will take place in-person and will also be live-streamed.
The Giles County Public Library has been selected through a competitive application process to be part of NASA@ My Library, an education initiative created to increase and enhance STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) learning opportunities for library patrons throughout th…
The Ardmore Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved a grant application that could result in a total of $300,000 infused into the city park at the Oct. 7 regularly scheduled meeting.
The Pulaski Electric System Board of Directors reviewed information pertaining to future fiber expansion at its Sept. 28 regularly scheduled meeting.
If you took elite-level EMS training, sprinkled in elements from endurance race event Tough Mudder and then added the flair of popular television show "American Ninja Warrior", you would have quite the combination.
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With a remount for an ambulance expected to take a year, the Giles County Ambulance Committee heard from County Executive Melissa Greene that a new demo ambulance that is “identical” to the ambulance that was purchased last year would be acquired instead.
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The reward offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the murder of a Lynnville man has now risen to $1 million.
After much delay, work was underway to lay the concrete for the splash pad at the Pulaski Recreation Center last week. Ron Mayes / Pulaski Citizen
Giles County increased to 6,055 patients who have tested positive for COVID-19, coronavirus, as of Oct. 25, according to the Tennessee Department of Health website, Tn.gov/health.
The Pulaski Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet in regular session at City Hall Tuesday, Oct. 26, at noon. Items on the agenda include:
In compliance with a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling for all law enforcement to notify the public of when and where a roadblock will be held, Tennessee Highway Patrol is advising all motorists of a planned sobriety roadside safety checkpoint in Giles County Friday, Oct. 29, on U.S. Highway 31…
The Giles Chamber handed out hardware Thursday night to various Giles County businesses as winners at the 30th Annual Giles Chamber Chili Cook-Off.
After a successful first year, the Giles County Evergreen Expedition will return this December.
After the Pulaski Board of Mayor and Aldermen heard a request last week for the installation of a Tesla destination charger, the requestee came to answer any questions the city council had at its Oct. 18 meeting.
Giles County Director of Schools Dr. Vickie Beard shared the results of the recent stakeholder poll regarding COVID-19 safety precautions with the School Board at its monthly meeting last week.
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