Flu hits commercial bird farm in Weakley County
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Flu hits commercial bird farm in Weakley County

A chicken farm in rural Weakley County fell victim to the highly devastating avian influenza, often referred to as “bird flu.” The detection was reported by the Tennessee state veterinarian. It was discovered in a flock of broiler chickens at the farm. The farm, which raises commercial chickens on the outskirts of Greenfield, is the…

Sick raccoons on the prowl in West Tennessee

Sick raccoons on the prowl in West Tennessee

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has received numerous reports of sick raccoons with symptoms consistent with rabies or canine distemper infections. Members of the public should exercise caution and avoid interacting with sick wildlife. Rabies is a virus that can affect all mammals, including humans, and is deadly if left untreated. However, raccoon-variant rabies has not…

Fascinating details about Wells’ 1883 lawsuit
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Fascinating details about Wells’ 1883 lawsuit

By Bill Carey If you read about the Civil Rights Movement, you’ll find reference to a lawsuit Ida B. Wells filed that foreshadowed events three-quarters of a century later. A few years ago, thanks to state archivist Wayne Moore, I found the documents from this case on file at the Tennessee State Library and Archives….

Learn about county history in the Genealogical Society Room
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Learn about county history in the Genealogical Society Room

The Benton County Library in Camden is home to a room dedicated to the history of Benton County. The Benton County Genealogical Society Room houses many books, photos, original documents, and artifacts from and about people who have lived in Benton County. It is a great place to learn more about the history of this…