Obituary form for Paris Post-Intelligencer McEvoy Funeral Home, Inc. Paris, TN 38242 Phone # (731)642-1441 Name: City & State Carolyn Brisendine, Paris, Tennessee Age: 86 Place of Death: Charter Senior Living (Morningside of Paris) Date of Death: Friday, September 17, 2021 Funeral Time/Day: 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, September…
(AP) — Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11. The vaccine maker said Monday it plans to seek authorization for this age group soon in the U.S., Britain and Europe. The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech already is available for anyone 12 and older. But many parents are anxiously awaiting vaccinations…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development has granted more than $4 million in grants to help fund historic renovation and preservation projects across the state. According to a news release, the Tennessee General Assembly approved allocating the funding earlier this year. The funding is designed to encourage investments in buildings that are significant to…
Weather Update: Monday. September 20 — Good Morning West Tennessee. We have another warm and humid start to the day with temps hovering in the low 70s. There have been a few sprinkles this morning. However, more concentrated showers and storms are expected by late morning, and certainly this afternoon. Heavy tropical downpours will be possible with those showers. There…
PINSON, Tenn. –Held at the Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park, Archeofest is a festival that celebrates the archaeology and culture of Native Americans. The festival was a two day event that included traditional Native American performances, birds of prey show and different vendors. Park ranger Dedra Irwin says this festival is an opportunity to bring people together to learn about…
JACKSON, Tenn. –It’s the last day for the West Tennessee State Fair, and many fair-goers are taking advantage of everything the fair has to offer. “For me personally I like the rides, sometimes it’s different for me, so just the biggest ride you can bring I’ll ride it for you,” said Madison Eschbach. Fair-goers got to enjoy days full of…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local church hosted a special guest from the WWE Hall of Fame. From success to salvation, Ted Dibiase spoke at the Victory Worship Center in Jackson for their homecoming family weekend. And he shared his story about becoming the ‘Million Dollar Man’ to an ordained minister. After leaving wrestling 20 years ago, he has traveled the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local artists showcase their work for a good cause. Artists from the West Tennessee Creative Collective Facebook group came together to display their art at Arts in the Market. The event was held at the West Tennessee Farmers’ Market in downtown Jackson. Each person that entered a booth into the market paid a booth fee that went…
MOOSE, Wyo. (AP) — Authorities say a body discovered Sunday in Wyoming is believed to be Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito. The FBI said the body was found by law enforcement agents who had spent the past two days searching campgrounds. An FBI agent said the cause of death not yet been determined. Petito and her boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, left in July…
Weather Update – Sunday, September 19 – 5:00 PM TODAY: Rain continued over most of the day with 0.05″ of rain accumulated in Jackson so far today. Humid and cloudy conditions remained after rain showers began to dissipate. Highs reached into the lower 80’s today but should drop into the lower 70’s tonight. The chance for showers continues this evening…
