Archives: 2021

Jackson Fire Department hosts live Christmas tree burning

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Fire Department shared how you can prevent a fire from ruining your Christmas this year. The department hosted a demonstration Monday night, showing the dangers of what would happen if your Christmas tree were to catch flame. “What we have for you today is a Christmas tree burn demonstration. We’re going to show the effects…

Old Country Store hosts candlelight service

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Old Country Store in Jackson hosted a Christmas Candlelight service at the Village Chapel. It was to celebrate the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial and the magic of Christmas. There was a sermon by Pastor Jon Kenney and music provided by Maggie Whitaker Cline. While Cline performed, there was a candle lighting where the audience held them up…

9th candle factory worker dies; Kentucky toy drive a success

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A worker injured in the destruction of a Kentucky candle factory hit by a tornado has died. That brings the total killed in that facility to nine. Governor Andy Beshear says the worker was hospitalized and recently succumbed to their injuries. During a news briefing on Monday, Beshear celebrated a toy drive that he says brought…

Weakley County residents open ‘toy store’ for those affected by storms

DRESDEN, Tenn. — Weakley County residents brought Christmas to the community on Monday afternoon. Local organizations teamed up to create a Christmas Toy Store for those affected by last week’s storms. Organizations raised enough money to buy over 400 toys for children of all ages. They also had special guest appearances from Santa and Mrs. Clause, to the Grinch and…

Joy Fay Burleson

Joy Fay Burleson, age 73, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home with Bro. John Allen Newman officiating.  Burial to follow in the Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.  A visitation for Mrs….

Semi-truck of toys heads for tornado-stricken Samburg

JACKSON, Tenn. — A small idea got a big turnout after Tennessee Realtors brought Christmas to those in need. Tennessee Realtors launched a fundraiser to purchase a semi-truck full of toys to be delivered to the communities impacted by last Saturday’s fatal tornado outbreak. Twenty local associations and its team members raised more than $40,000. Monday, the semi-truck full of…