Body found is that of missing man

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 9:57pm

(WMC-TV) - Investigators recovered 32-year-old Michael Olin Holland, Jr.'s body near the Covington airport Friday night.

This follows the Tipton County Sheriff's Office's discovery of his bicycle in a creek off of Antioch Cotton Road. His body was recovered a few hundred feet from where his bike was found.

Holland went missing Wednesday.

According to his wife assisting detectives in the investigation he did not arrive to work on time in Brownsville. Co-workers contacted his wife at 7:00 p.m. indicating that he was not at work, and that this was out of his character.

Keep checking WMCTV.COM for updates on this developing story.

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Motorcyclist reportedly missing after no-show at work

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 6:15pm

(WMC-TV) - The Tipton County Sheriff's Office continues to search for a man who reportedly went missing with his motorcycle Wednesday.

Michael Olin Holland, Jr., 32, was last seen wearing his work uniform which is black carhatt pants, a tan shirt with the Tennessee Valley Authorities or TVA logo, and a black TVA ball cap.

"It's different, its very hard. It was going to be our fifth wedding anniversary next week on June 3," said wife, Rebecca Holland.

Family and friends believe Michael went out riding yesterday, and had a wreck.

Deputies confirmed no reports at local hospitals or crashes in the county involving motorcycle victims.

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Tipton County Veterans Museum debuts new exhibit

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 9:03am

Tipton County Veterans Museum debuts new exhibit

A CALL TO ARMS: TIPTON COUNTY IN WORLD WAR II is now on exhibit at the Tipton County Museum, Veterans Memorial & Nature Center. Approximately 250 artifacts tell the stories of Tipton Countians who served our country during the deadliest conflict in human history. From 1941 through 1945, Tipton Countians could be found all over the globe fighting the Japanese or battling the Germans and Italians. Some of our own were prisoners of war while 57 became war casualties. All were true heroes, answering America's call to arms.

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Kroger offers double fuel points during the summer

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 4:53pm

Kroger offers double fuel points during the summer

Double fuel points will begin Memorial Day weekend and continue through the summer driving season. Kroger customers can earn double fuel points on regular grocery purchases every time they shop Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until September 1st.

A digital coupon is available to customers beginning this week for download through Kroger’s mobile app or online here. The first coupon will be valid for every weekend from May 24th through June 30th, with subsequent monthly coupons appearing later for a limited time. “Based on our customers’ response to last year’s summer fuel promotion, we know how much they appreciate saving money at the pump,” said Joe Bell, Manager of Marketing and Public Affairs for Kroger’s Delta Division.

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Dyersburg State graduates largest class ever

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 3:34pm

Dyersburg State graduates largest class ever

Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) recently held its 43rd annual commencement exercises on May 11, at 2 p.m., at the Dyer County High School gymnasium. This was the largest graduating class in DSCC’s history consisting of 417 candidates for degrees and certificates with 275 of those candidates graduating with honors.

A grand processional opened the ceremony with music provided by the Dyersburg Community Orchestra which was conducted by DSCC Professor of Music and Speech Dr. Carol Ann Feather. Reverend Mathews George, pastor of Tucker Street Church in Dyersburg, gave the invocation. The National Anthem was performed by the DSCC Jazz Choir “Syncopation” and accompanied by the Dyersburg Community Orchestra. The DSCC Alma Mater, along with a beautiful version of The Prayer, was also performed by the Jazz Choir under the direction of R. Floyd Speck, DSCC Adjunct Instructor of Music.

Diplomas are lined up and ready to be presented to the largest graduating class in DSCC’s history

Guest speaker Randal Boyd poses with DSCC President Karen Bowyer prior to DSCC’s 43rd Commencement ceremony

DSCC graduates are all smiles while waiting for the Commencement exercises to begin

The Honorable John Farris spoke on behalf of the Tennessee Board of Regents during DSCC’s Commencement exercises

Members of DSCC’s largest graduation class were presented diplomas by President Karen Bowyer

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Shiloh to Host Civil War Brass Band Concert

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 3:29pm

Shiloh to Host Civil War Brass Band Concert

On Thursday, May 23, the Hill College, Hood’s Texas Brigade Brass Band is scheduled to perform at Shiloh National Military Park. The band plays authentic music from the 26th North Carolina Regimental Band, one of the more extensive collections of Civil War band music in existence today, and uses five replica over-the-shoulder instruments to give an authentic presentation and sound of the music. The 26th North Carolina Regimental Band cheered the troops at Gettysburg and Petersburg until they lost their instruments to Union forces near the end of the war.

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Military vehicles on display this weekend at Shiloh

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 3:27pm

Military vehicles on display this weekend at Shiloh

As part of Shiloh Battlefield’s Memorial Day weekend programs, local historians of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association will display antique military vehicles on the front lawn of the Visitor Center. This is a rare opportunity to view actual vehicles and equipment utilized by the armed services during World War II and the Korean War. A simulation of a World War II camp will also be available for the public to visit and to visualize and appreciate the war experiences of soldiers serving in World War II. The exhibits and camps will set up on the front lawn of the park visitor center and be open to the public from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm each day.