Archives: 2021

Details emerge on Hollywood Drive murder at suspect’s arraignment

JACKSON, Tenn. — “This is the State of Tennessee versus Randall Lee Rose,” Judge Blake Anderson announced Friday at Jackson City Court. According to court documents, on Saturday, September 25, the Jackson Police Department responded to a 911 call saying there was a woman being assaulted. When officers arrived on the scene, 70-year-old Mary Kelly was found beaten on the…

Health department to begin Moderna booster doses Monday

JACKSON, Tenn. — Booster doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department beginning Monday, October 25. Those eligible to receive the booster dose include: People 65 years and older Residents of long-term care facilities 18-64 with underlying medical conditions 18-64 who have an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 The health department…

Tennessee plans 8 town halls on education funding formula

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials will hold eight town hall events as part of a new review of the state’s K-12 education funding formula. The Department of Education says the events will take place Oct. 27 at Merrol Hyde Magnet School in Hendersonville; Oct. 28 at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis; Nov. 1 at UT-Southern in Pulaski;…

Mrs. Connecticut “ Connie “ Lee

Services for Mrs. Connecticut “ Connie “ Lee, age 74 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021, 12 Noon at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. For more information contact Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home at (731) 427-7411 or log on to our website at www.stephenson-shaw.com Categories: Obituaries

Mrs. Geraldine Bowers

Services for Mrs. Geraldine Bowers, age 88 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021, 11:00 A.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. The interment will be at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Parker Crossroads, Tennessee. The family will receive friends on Sunday, from 3:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. For more information contact Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home at (731)…

Free family Halloween event in south Jackson Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. — Halloween celebrations are kicking off early around Jackson, with a free event for the whole family being held Friday evening. D.A.Y. College of Cosmetology will host “Spooks ‘N Sparkles” from 6-10 p.m. One side of the school will feature the “Haunted Halls,” while the other will host a unique trick or treating experience. Guests can expect candy,…

7 deaths, 67 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another seven Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals are: A 74-year-old male who died October 13 A 63-year-old male who died October 14 A 52-year-old female who died October 17 An 88-year-old female who died October 17 A 73-year-old female…

TBI investigating ‘suspicious death’ in Benton County

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into a “suspicious death” in Benton County. According to a Facebook post from the TBI, 55-year-old Timothy Ring was found dead Tuesday after being seen alive earlier that morning. Authorities say his body was discovered near the Lower Big Sandy Road area. TBI agents joined the Benton County Sheriff’s…