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Complete local news coverage for Decatur County, Tennessee. Stay updated on local government, community events, business developments, and civic matters affecting residents of Decaturville, Parsons, Scotts Hill, Bath Springs, and surrounding western Tennessee communities.
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City of Parsons adds debit and credit card utility payments
Government

City of Parsons adds debit and credit card utility payments

Parsons utility customers can now pay by debit or credit card in the office or online, but card payments add a 2.5% fee. Online ACH payments cost $1 and need a 12-digit account number.

James Thompson2m read
Decatur County committee to weigh 2026-27 tourism budget contributions
Government

Decatur County committee to weigh 2026-27 tourism budget contributions

Tourism groups and recurring events were in line for county-backed money as Decatur County’s TRRA committee set its June 2 meeting in Parsons, after applications closed June 1.

James Thompson2m read
Decatur County recovery hub helps residents apply for FEMA aid
Government

Decatur County recovery hub helps residents apply for FEMA aid

Decaturville’s West Highland Street hub gave storm survivors a local place to file FEMA claims, check status and avoid the long trip to a regional office.

James Thompson2m read
Decatur County Schools seeks middle school band teacher for 2026-27
Education

Decatur County Schools seeks middle school band teacher for 2026-27

A Grades 5-8 band opening at Decatur County Middle School could shape concerts, electives and the path into Riverside High School music programs.

Marcus Williams2m read
Decaturville spotlights park amenities, Fall Festival and holiday traditions
Community

Decaturville spotlights park amenities, Fall Festival and holiday traditions

Decaturville’s public page offers a useful snapshot, but park plans, festival details and parade dates show why residents need updates they can verify before making plans.

Sarah Chen5m read
Decatur County teacher seeks classroom guitars to expand student learning
Education

Decatur County teacher seeks classroom guitars to expand student learning

A Decatur County Middle School science teacher sought a classroom set of guitars, a move that could give students hands-on music access in a small county system.

Sarah Chen2m read
Decatur County Schools names Jaclyn Arnold as Parsons Elementary Pre-K teacher
Education

Decatur County Schools names Jaclyn Arnold as Parsons Elementary Pre-K teacher

Parents now know who will lead Parsons Elementary’s Pre-K room: Jaclyn Arnold, a former teaching assistant who moved into the classroom after earning her degree.

Lisa Park2m read
Dr. Amanda Creasy named to UT Martin WestStar Class of 2026
Education

Dr. Amanda Creasy named to UT Martin WestStar Class of 2026

Creasy’s WestStar seat could bring Decatur County Schools new regional ties, leadership training and ideas to help with staffing, funding and student support.

Lisa Park2m read
Bath Springs history traces sulphur spring resort and pioneer trade
Community

Bath Springs history traces sulphur spring resort and pioneer trade

Bath Springs got its name from sulphur water, a health resort, and a pioneer-era post office. The spring still stands, linking a tiny community to Decatur County’s early trade and settlement history.

Lisa Park4m read
Parsons plans regional community park on former airport site
Community

Parsons plans regional community park on former airport site

Parsons’ park plan would turn Scott-Gibson Field into a 61-plus-acre public asset, with a first phase of ball fields, a playground and a pavilion.

Lisa Park2m read
Decaturville Elementary earns A on Tennessee State Report Card
Education

Decaturville Elementary earns A on Tennessee State Report Card

Decaturville Elementary’s A and TVAAS Level 5 put Decatur County on notice: the school met Tennessee’s top marks for growth and accountability in 2023-24.

Marcus Williams2m read
Decatur County highlights riverfront golf and outdoor attractions
Business

Decatur County highlights riverfront golf and outdoor attractions

Decatur County is using its river corridor to sell more than scenery. Golf, campgrounds, farm stops and historic sites are being positioned to keep visitors spending time, and money, close to the Tennessee River.

Sarah Chen5m read
Daily lane closures planned on S.R. 69 near Decatur County line
Government

Daily lane closures planned on S.R. 69 near Decatur County line

Daily lane closures on S.R. 69 ran near Bingham Creek to the Decatur County line, where TDOT resurfacing could slow school runs, farm traffic and emergency trips.

James Thompson2m read
Decatur County budget meeting to cover public safety, parks, hospital plans
Government

Decatur County budget meeting to cover public safety, parks, hospital plans

Budget decisions could steer Decatur County spending on parks, solid waste equipment, and the hospital as commissioners meet June 1 at the courthouse.

James Thompson2m read
Allen Maxwell, 47, Decaturville Elementary P.E. Teacher Charged with Child Rape
Education

Allen Maxwell, 47, Decaturville Elementary P.E. Teacher Charged with Child Rape

Allen Maxwell, 47, a Decaturville Elementary P.E. teacher, was arrested at his Parsons home and charged with one count of rape of a child; court papers allege incidents in his vehicle from Jan. 2021 to Nov. 2022.

Sarah Chen2m read
Scotts Hill heritage collection preserves Decatur County history
Community

Scotts Hill heritage collection preserves Decatur County history

Scotts Hill’s city hall archive keeps original papers, school records and mayoral photos in one place so the town’s past does not disappear. The veterans memorial extends that memory into the city park.

Sarah Chen4m read
TBI drug operation nets 24 indictments in Decatur County
Government

TBI drug operation nets 24 indictments in Decatur County

A nine-month TBI sweep in Decatur County produced 24 indictments, including an alleged meth dump-truck case, with 11 people already jailed.

James Thompson2m read
Scotts Hill seeks FEMA funds for 14 emergency water generators
Government

Scotts Hill seeks FEMA funds for 14 emergency water generators

Scotts Hill wants 14 emergency generators to keep drinking water, sanitation and fire protection running when storms cut power.

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Decatur County Courthouse Serves Residents, Anchors Downtown Life
Government

Decatur County Courthouse Serves Residents, Anchors Downtown Life

The Decatur County Courthouse in Decaturville remains the county seat's civic and historic anchor, hosting government services, courts, and community events that shape daily life for residents. Its role in administration, public records, and downtown activity matters to local families, businesses and anyone who uses county services or attends events on the square.

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Decatur County chamber calendar centralizes events, tourism and business resources
Community

Decatur County chamber calendar centralizes events, tourism and business resources

The chamber calendar is the county’s default notice board, and its biggest value is also its biggest risk: if an event is missing, whole towns can miss out.

Lisa Park4m read
SWAT rescues captive, two arrested in Decatur County drug raid
Government

SWAT rescues captive, two arrested in Decatur County drug raid

SWAT officers rescued a captive from a Parsons home, and deputies arrested Terry Brodie and Patrisha Morgan after finding meth, marijuana and other drug evidence.

James Thompson2m read
Decatur County Memorial Hospital plans free Healthy Fair June 4
Healthcare

Decatur County Memorial Hospital plans free Healthy Fair June 4

Free screenings, expert talks and door prizes return to Greensburg Elementary on June 4, with DCMH aiming to catch problems early for Decatur County residents at no cost.

Lisa Park2m read
Decatur County Voter Guide: Register, Request Absentee Ballots, Find Polls
Government

Decatur County Voter Guide: Register, Request Absentee Ballots, Find Polls

Know how to register, request absentee ballots, and find your polling place in Decatur County. Taking these steps helps ensure your vote counts in local decisions.

Marcus Williams2m read
Decatur County Library Strengthens Digital Access and Local Archives
Community

Decatur County Library Strengthens Digital Access and Local Archives

The Decatur County Public Library at 20 W Market St. in Decaturville provides free public internet, fax and copying services, a community meeting room, genealogy resources including newspaper microfilm from 1893 onward, and programming for children and adults. These services function as a practical lifeline for residents seeking job opportunities, education support, small-business needs and local-history research.

Sarah Chen2m read
Possible tornado reported near Parsons as storms threaten Decatur County
Community

Possible tornado reported near Parsons as storms threaten Decatur County

A storm spotter reported a possible tornado over Parsons as the Memphis forecast office warned of 40 mph gusts, pea-size hail and flooding rain.

Marcus Williams2m read
Decatur County Schools seek custodian for Riverside High School by June 5
Education

Decatur County Schools seek custodian for Riverside High School by June 5

Riverside High School needs a custodian by June 5, and applicants must have a diploma or GED, pass a TBI fingerprint check and clear a physician’s physical.

Marcus Williams2m read
Decatur County Civic Center offers walking track, playground, indoor exercise
Community

Decatur County Civic Center offers walking track, playground, indoor exercise

The Civic Center is Decatur County’s year-round walk-and-play spot: a central park site with a track, playground, pavilion, and winter indoor walking.

Marcus Williams5m read
Decaturville Elementary earns $1,500 grant for campus recycling bins
Education

Decaturville Elementary earns $1,500 grant for campus recycling bins

Decaturville Elementary won a $1,500 recycling grant that will put bins across campus and turn daily trash sorting into a schoolwide habit.

Marcus Williams2m read
Parsons school employee arrested on charge of child rape
Education

Parsons school employee arrested on charge of child rape

An employee of the Decatur County School System was arrested on a charge of rape of a child; authorities say the 24th Judicial District Attorney is leading the active investigation.

Lisa Park2m read