Carl Jordan Smith, age 94, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of Mary Dempsey Smith, departed this life Thursday morning, September 16, 2021 at his home. Carl was born November 24, 1926 in Fayette County, Tennessee, the son of the late Claude Smith and Bertha Hampton Smith. He graduated from Fayette County High School and served his country in the…
Katie Le’Sha Fields, age 32, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Monday evening, August 16, 2021 at her home. Katie was born August 23, 1988 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the daughter of Tammi Gail Bateman Harper and the late Michael “Harpo” Harper. She graduated from Kennesaw High School in Kennesaw, Georgia and had been a resident of Oakland since 2011….
The Midsouth just lost a great son. Our family’s heart is broken by the passing of Stephen Acuff, 61 of Rossville, Tennessee on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was a great friend to many in West Tennessee and the Memphis area; Little Rock, Arkansas; and the Bootheel of Southeast Missouri. Born in Millington, Tennessee on February 10, 1960 to Rev….
Friday Morning Forecast Update for September 17th: Sorry to say it’s going to rain on our our party this weekend. Severe weather is not expected but some heavy rain showers could add to the flooding potential, so be sure to stay weather aware. A cold front is coming next week that will add to the rain and storm chances but…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local mayor is dunking for a good cause. Madison County Mayor Jimmy Harris was dunked at the West Tennessee State Fair to help the South Side Baseball team raise funds. Those who participated would throw a ball at a target and if they hit it, the mayor would be dunked in a small pool. Baseball players…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Old Country Store is encouraging its team members to be fully vaccinated and is providing an incentive. “We’re giving a hundred dollar payroll bonus. It goes on their paycheck. They also get a $25 gift card that they can use here at the store. That covers about a week’s worth of meals, but some people have…
JACKSON, Tenn. — After taking a little bit of time off last year, the West Tennessee Madisons are back to work on the basketball court, as the 2019 national champion team is set to host their annual tournament this weekend here in the Hub City. Featuring athletes in multiple age categories, the 2021 Barbara Hill Memorial Tournament is scheduled to…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County Read Aloud Book Club was held Thursday at the downtown library location. The family book club is held every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for kids and parents who want to explore different book genres. Each month, a read aloud chapter book is chosen. Families then take that book home to read together as one. The…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — After more than a year-long investigation, Operation Thundering Justice has nearly come to an end. “There’s hundreds if not thousands of man hours behind the indictments and arrests that are occurring today, and we think that it is going to deal a significant blow to the drug dealing in Carroll County. Long overdue,” said Matt Stowe,…
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. — One local county is fighting back against COVID-19 in any way they can. “The leaders, all of the department leaders, have come together as one team. We are fighting together. We have a unified front for our citizens, and we are working together to get rid of this virus in our community,” said Stephen Sutton, EMS…
