Main Street Media of Tennessee (2024)

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 […]

Here’s the Beef Fest Offers a Week of Down Home Fun

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By Cary Malone | on August 02, 2024

By Emmylou Williams, Staff Writer

Get ready to be wowed right in your own backyard. Ag Week and the Here’s the Beef Festival are Aug. 5-10, and the Giles Chamber’s Ag Business Council has planned a “Thank a Farmer or Don’t Eat” theme. Giles Chamber CEO Jessie Parker said it brings everyone together for a simple reason. “We all have a connection to agriculture simply […]

Pulaski Exchange Club Salutes Students, Teachers

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By Cary Malone | on August 01, 2024

The Pulaski Exchange Club paid tribute to local educators and students recently. Club members recognized their Students of the Year, Sara Emma Woodard from Richland and Xiatong Jian from Giles County High. Both were at the top of their graduating classes and were very involved in school activities. In addition, club members, on a suggestion from member Jeff Bain, expanded […]

‘Belonging With Back Packs’ Set for Saturday

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By Cary Malone | on July 31, 2024

By Margaret Campbell, Staff Writer

We are all shaking our heads in amazement that the start of the school year is just around the corner in Giles County. But the Pulaski Parks and Recreation Department is there to help. Pulaski’s Sharewood Park will host “Belonging With Back Packs” this Saturday, Aug. 3, beginning at 10 a.m. “We all come from different places, but that does […]

Former Tarpley Shop Manager Indicted

By Cary Malone | on July 31, 2024

By Scott Stewart, Publisher

The former manager of Tarpley Shop Utility District (TSUD) has been indicted by a Giles County Grand Jury following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office. Freddie Byrd has been indicted on one count of theft over $2,500 but less that $10,000 and two counts of official misconduct as a result of the comptroller’s investigation, according to a press release […]

Lynnville Water Meters to Be Upgraded

By Cary Malone | on July 30, 2024

By Chandler Harmon, Staff Writer

The City of Lynnville is set to acquire new district water meters after getting a grant that will allow them to upgrade their systems. “What this is going to do… [is] place district meters,” City Recorder Christy Tolley said. “We have six routes on our water system, so it will be placed evenly on them.” Tolley said the new meters […]

CITIZEN Wins Three TPA Awards

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By Cary Malone | on July 30, 2024

The PULASKI CITIZEN brought home three awards from the Tennessee Press Association’s annual journalism awards ceremony July 19 in Franklin. Editor In Chief Cary Jane Malone’s photos of the Courthouse eagle repair and re-installation took second place in the Best News Photograph category with the judge noting that they liked the “storytelling” the series of images provided. The newspaper also […]

THP Plans Checkpoint

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By Cary Malone | on July 30, 2024

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, Aug. 2, on U.S. Highway 31 South at the 3.2 mile-marker. Troopers will evaluate drivers for signs […]