Noise ordinance deferred at first City Board meeting of 2026

We reported yesterday that the Brownsville City Board would be considering adding “anti-noise regulations” ...

Garbage disposal costs going up—solid waste department funds already tight

It seems unlikely that fees for customers of the county’s solid waste department won’t ...

Keep Marching – Dorothy Granberry, Geneva Miller Historical Society

We, along with the rest of the United States, are this month celebrating the ...

January: National Soup Month – Carolyn Tomlin

Winter weather has finally arrived in Haywood County and West Tennessee! After a mild ...

Judging books by their covers – Clayburn Peeples

I’ve been reading quite a bit lately about a new company that claims that ...

Crime and Punishment – Beth Tripp

It is a far cry from Patrick Henry, pouring out defiance against the king, ...

Through the Years – Tommy Russell

A meaningful story that I featured in one of my AOK articles years ago, ...

On the calendar January 14, 2026

Meetings this week— . Haywood County’s Local Government Committee today afternoon at 4:30. . ...

Sales tax revenue drops

It’s not unexpected, but worth noting. Sales tax income continues to fall, with school ...

Mayor and aldermen considering new noise rules

When Brownsville’s mayor and aldermen meet later today, they’ll be talking about strengthening Brownsville’s ...

Change the rules for PILOTs? County commissioners will discuss today

When Haywood County’s Local Government Committee meets this afternoon, they’ll revisit a resolution promoted ...

County officials say flooding on Highway 70 west can be stopped

A move is on to stop the frequent flooding on Highway 70 West.  It’s ...

Brownsville States Graphic Newscast January 12th 2026

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On the calendar January 12, 2026

. Haywood County Road Commission 8:30 this morning . Haywood Couty Budget Committee this ...

Have a commercial driver’s license? Did you get a letter?

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is updating older Commercial Driver License ...

Ford promises new EV technology in 2028—autonomous driving

According to news reporting and releases, Ford Motor Company says it will introduce an ...

Sheriff names officers of the year

Sheriff Billy Garrett Jr. has named the 2025 deputy of the year and correctional ...

Candidates for the county general already getting set to run

Friday was the first day candidates who wish to run for office during the ...