MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (AP) — Rutherford County officials say they will offer bonuses up to $1,000 to help retain school employees who have shouldered additional tasks assigned to them amid the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, school district employees in Rutherford County employed prior to Oct. 1 and remain employed with the county until Dec. 17 will qualify for…
Funeral service for Edward “Sleepy” Warlick, age 85, will be Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM at East Jackson Church of Christ. Burial will follow at Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mr. Warlick died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mr. Warlick will be Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers…
Graveside service for Pamela Venice Linear, age 56, will be Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Ms. Linear died on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Mission Convalescent Home. No Visitation. For additional information contact Mercer Brothers Funeral Home at 731-423-4922. Categories: Obituaries
JACKSON, Tenn. — Hogmob Ministries and The Dream Center of Jackson held a Pray 4 My Hood outreach event. The groups traveled the community praying for those who might need direction. “We go across the country into urban communities and make sure that they know the love of Christ is there for them. And they can accept Jesus Christ…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — Citizens of Henderson County celebrated 200 years of history, community and pride. The county had several events to commemorate the celebration. Like a Downtown Walking Tour, a Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Living History and Artillery Demonstration, a pop up Beech River Cultural Museum and more. The night ended in the court square in Lexington with remarks from several…
Weather Update – Saturday, November 6 – 5:30 PM TODAY: We had a beautiful day across West Tennessee. Mostly sunny skies continued this afternoon with highs in the lower 60’s. We will drop as the sun sets this evening into the 30’s for lows. Near freezing temperatures could bring patchy frost Sunday morning. Tonight also marks the end of daylight…
JACKSON, Tenn. — In preparation for Veterans Day, Jacksonians recognized those that served. West Tennessee veterans were recognized for their service Saturday. The Veterans Coalition held the 7th Annual Veterans Parade through downtown Jackson. Robert Jones served in the U.S. Army and says the parade has created a special bond for those that have served. “We have both, more participants…
The 7th Annual Veterans Parade was held Saturday, November 6. Watch the full parade here. Categories: Video
JACKSON, Tenn. — West Tennesseans gathered to support suicide prevention by walking. The Out of the Darkness Walk was held at North Park in Jackson Saturday to bring awareness to suicide in the U.S. This walk was held in conjunction with the walk all over the U.S. to support the fight against suicide. Participants chose different bead necklaces to represent the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — You may start hearing bells ringing around Jackson soon. The Salvation Army kicked off their Red Kettle season Saturday. The organization will have bell ringers set up from Saturday, November 6 until Christmas Eve. The goal is to raise $140,000. And Mark Cancia with the Salvation Army says that money will go back into the community to…
