JACKSON, Tenn. — Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical is doing its part to get toys to kids this Christmas. Since Nov. 15, Hiller has been setting aside $50 from every tankless water heater sale to go to Toys for Tots. So far, Hiller says it has bought over $10,500 in toys for kids. “Shopping for toys to donate to…
MCEWEN, Tenn. — An effort dubbed “Operation Warm Holidays” has saved multiple animals from neglectful conditions in Humphrey’s County. The Animal Rescue Corps says the animals were rescued from a home in Warner Branch, an unincorporated area of McEwen. ARC says multiple dogs were found tied outside, some loose in the home, and many without access to food and water….
Preston Edward Holmes, Paris, Tennessee 70 His residence Monday, December 20, 2021 6:00 P.M. Monday, December 27, 2021 McEvoy Funeral Home with military rites Christy Holmes, wife; Billy Altom and/or Bro. Ron 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. on Monday, December 27, 2021 April 1, 1951 in Germany Preston Holmes and Mary Emery Holmes, both preceded Christy Darlane Ward Holmes, survives in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee National Parks is inviting everyone to walk in the new year. Tennessee State Parks says the First Day Hikes are made for everyone, regardless of age and ability, and will offer the chance to start a healthy year. The hikes are set for parks across the state, including at Pinson Mounds, Natchez Trace, and more. First…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The state of Tennessee is facing a lawsuit for denying public access to a consulting firm’s report recommending how to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Public Citizen Litigation Group helped file the lawsuit last week against the state’s Department of Human Resources over its decision to deny a public records request for the document prepared…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge has found a woman guilty of stabbing four of her children to death in 2016. Criminal Court Judge James Lammey Jr. rejected Shanynthia Gardner’s insanity defense in the deaths of the children, who ranged in age from 4 years to 5 months. The Shelby County district attorney’s office said another child, who was…
NEW YORK (AP) — Television viewers were in the mood for competition last week. NFL football games were the traditional venue, with four prime-time contests hitting the Nielsen’s company of the 20 most popular shows last week. As is typical, NBC’s Sunday night game did the best. Season finales for reality shows ‘The Voice,’ ‘Survivor’ and ‘The Masked Singer’ all…
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose for the third straight month in November, reflecting strong demand, low mortgage rates and intense competition for a relatively low number of properties on the market. The National Association of Realtors said Wednesday that existing homes sales rose 1.9% last month from October to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 6.46 million units. Sales…
Mr. Terry Lee Peak (3-4-1957 – 12-21-2021) passed peacefully the morning of the 21st at the age of 64 after an extended illness. Terry will be deeply missed as a son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He was born in Memphis, TN to William and Claudine Peak and was the youngest of three children. Terry was born with Down’s…
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has met with an Afghan family he met during a visit this month to a refugee camp in Greece and helped resettle to Italy because the youngest child needs medical care. Francis greeted the family at the end of his general audience Wednesday. During the audience he once again urged European countries to share…
