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TOONE, Tenn. — A member of the human resources team at the Kilgore flare plant in Toone, Tennessee confirmed an employee was injured Tuesday but would not comment on the extent of injuries or if an explosion had occurred. Several people in the small Hardeman County town told WREG they saw a medivac helicopter land […]

A Hardeman County company announced Tuesday it will invest $40 million in private money to expand its Toone, Tennessee plant, adding about 100 jobs.

Lawsuit revolved around illegally used Chinese magnesium in flares

The ATF has wrapped up its initial investigation into the Kilgore Flares explosion.

Michael Chism, who was severely burned in Saturday’s explosion, died Monday night at the MED.

Michael Chism’s death wasn’t the first for this community…it’s a pain they know.

One person was injured in an explosion Saturday morning

Michael Chism died Monday night at The MED after suffering third degree burns following Saturday’s explosion.

(Jackson, TN)  A job fair will be held Friday in Jackson for veterans and members of the National Guard.   Maj. Gen. Max Haston, who is Tennessee’s Adjutant General, is hosting the fair, which will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Guard Armory in Jackson. It is located at 1510 Hwy. […]