JACKSON, Tenn. — There’s a new place in town with some fresh delicious chicken. “We’ve got a grand opening here at our Slim Chickens in Jackson, Tennessee,” said Josh Rowden, franchisee director of operations. “We’re super excited to get this store open and serve the great people of Jackson.” The northwest Arkansas franchise opened a branch in Jackson on Monday….
HENDERSON, Tenn. — Henderson Church of God is collecting toy and food items for Chester County families. There are currently 150 children and 50 Chester County families signed up to receive toy items and food this Christmas. They’re asking for any toys for children up to 17 years of age, and non-perishable food items. “It’s for people in Chester County…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — Those who keep the planet clean were recognized Monday. Every two years, Keep Tennessee Beautiful and the Tennessee Department of Transportation organizes a bi-annual conference and awards of excellence luncheon. It’s where they honor community leaders across the state in different award categories. Monday, Keep Chester County Beautiful received $14,000 in awards. Executive Director for Keep…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. — According to a news release, on Saturday, November 6, the Savannah Police Department was dispatched to a home on the 300 block of Shell Street for a report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found 38-year-old Andre Graham dead from a gunshot wound. We spoke with the victim’s sister, Quailla Johnson, about what people told her…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee business leaders unhappy with recent efforts by the Republican-led Legislature to unravel COVID-19 prevention requirements hope to convince lawmakers to revisit some changes when they reconvene in January. Two prominent business groups looking to adjust the new requirements say they are especially troubled by a provision giving citizens new power to sue businesses they believe…
Monday Night Forecast Update for November 8th: Temperatures have dipped into the mid 40s already tonight and should stay in that range for the rest of the night. Clouds will move back in on Tuesday but highs should reach up to near 70° again. Nice and mild weather will continue for Wednesday but rain and storms are expected on Thursday…
Funeral service for L. W. Woods, age 97, will be Friday, November 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. John No. 1 Baptist Church on Adair Road. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Woods died Friday, November 5, 2021 at the TN State Veterans Home in Humboldt, TN. Visitation for Mr. Woods will be Thursday, November 11, 2021…
Funeral service for Brian Lamont Warlick, age, 41, will be Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Greater Visions Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Warlick died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mr. Warlick will be Wednesday, November 11, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. …
(AP) — The identities of the eight people who died after fans at the Astroworld music festival in Houston suddenly thronged toward the stage during a performance by rapper Travis Scott were released by authorities Monday. They included a boy as young as 14 and were mostly from Texas, though some came from as far away as Illinois and Washington…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — With the labor shortage and competitive wages, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office is feeling the effects. The Madison County Finance Commission met Monday to discuss a proposal for a $2.50 increase for certain positions in the department. Sheriff John Mehr says they are losing certified officers to competitive salaries. “Everybody around us has increased their pay…
