JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Fire Department is investigating an overnight fatal fire. The department responded to a fire at 74 Brenda Lane just before midnight on Sunday. The single story brick house was on fire when the fire department arrived. Crews were still on the scene early Monday morning. Half of the home was completely burned, the garage was destroyed, as…
Ruthie Hawkins Garner, age 92, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late Joe David Garner, departed this life Friday morning, December 17, 2021 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville. Ruthie was born February 23, 1929 in Smith County, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Preston Hawkins and Irene Smith Hawkins. She was employed as a clerk at…
Monday Night Forecast Update for December 20th: Jackson fell down to 23° Monday morning making it the coldest day of the fall. Some patchy fog could show up tonight, and highs will only reach the low 50s for the 1st day of winter on Tuesday. Warmer weather is on the way for Christmas but some rain showers could return on…
WASHINGTON (AP) — People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July. Federal health officials announced Monday more than $280 million to smooth the transition from the current 10-digit number, 800-273-8255. Three-digit dialing to reach suicide hotline counselors has been a goal…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Brig. Gen. Cassandra Howard will be the new director of the Joint Staff for the Tennessee National Guard. Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jeff Holmes announced the selection. The guard said in a news release that Howard will manage the Joint Staff of the National Guard, which includes key staff from the Army and Air National Guard….
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump sued New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday, seeking to end her civil investigation into his business practices. The lawsuit was filed two weeks after James requested that Trump sit for a deposition next month. Trump alleges the Democratic attorney general’s investigation has violated his constitutional rights. He’s seeking a permanent…
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….
Elizabeth Ann Byrum Kail, age 85, of Brownsville, departed this life on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. A Graveside Funeral Service to honor her life will be on Monday, December 20, 2021, at 3:30 PM at the Providence UMC Cemetery with Bro. JP Barden officiating. Burial will follow at the Providence UMC…
Visitation Only for Rosie Lee Sims, age 85, will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Morning Star Cemetery. Mrs. Sims died Thursday, December 16, 2021 at her residence. For additional information, contact Mercer Brothers Funeral Home at 731-423-4922. Categories: Obituaries
Dateline: McKenzie, TN Visitation for Robert Eugene Parish, 48 will be held Monday, December 20, 2021 starting at 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home. Mr. Parish, a General Contractor died Tuesday at Hendersonville Medical Center in Hendersonville, TN. He was born on June 12, 1973 in Huntingdon, Tennessee to Robert E. and Sandra Kaye McMackin. He was…
