Services for Mrs. Lucretia Ann Woods, age 58 of Pinson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, 12 Noon at the Woods Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 7:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. For more information contact Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home at (731) 427-7411 or log on to our website at www.stephenson-shaw.com Categories:…
Wednesday Forecast Update for September 15th: Scattered showers and storms this morning and more rounds are likely Into the afternoon as a cold front will move through West Tennessee. Strong storms are not expected, but some lightning and heavy rain will be possible. Tropical Depression Nicholas will get cut off from the cold front but some rain chances could linger…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local staple is back in the Hub City. The West Tennessee State Fair opened and will be at the fairgrounds until Sunday, Sept. 19. The State Fair closed its gates last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year it’s celebrating its “River to River: A Bicentennial Journey.” Volunteers with the fair say they are excited…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local non-profit organization held its annual banquet with a special guest. “It’s an opportunity for us not only to raise much needed funds, but to thank our volunteers who have been there. These are people who give up their time and their resources and their services to help the community,” said Dr. Martha Robinson, President of…
MILAN, Tenn. — After receiving offers from several major Division I programs from all across the country, Milan’s Anthony Brown officially decided Tuesday afternoon that he will be continuing his playing career after high school at the University of Arkansas. Brown becomes the second individual from the West Tennessee area to recently commit to the Razorbacks, joining good friend and…
TRENTON, Tenn. — The Player of the Week award for Week 4 of the high school football season was presented to Peabody senior running back Cam’ron Bonds following his recent performance on the field against South Side. Friday night in front of the Golden Tide faithful, Bonds recorded 74 yards rushing on 11 carries, including one long touchdown run. Along…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Sheriffs from across the state gathered for the reintroduction of Savin. It’s an automated victim information and notification system. “You may not wake up in the morning thinking, ‘I think I’d like to be a crime victim today,’ but yet you might very well be before the day is over. Wouldn’t it be nice to know…
MARTIN, Tenn. — A University of Tennessee at Martin graduate and West Tennessee educator is set to compete on “Wheel of Fortune.” (Photo courtesy: University of Tennessee at Martin) UT Martin says Emily Keeton will be on the show during the show’s teacher week on Thursday, Sept. 16. UT Martin says Keeton is an adjunct instructor at the UT Martin…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Due to COVID-19, we haven’t seen the West Tennessee Fair in over a year. But starting Tuesday night, friends families are able to get out and enjoy it once again, filling empty swings, slides, and roller coasters. New attractions are joining old favorites for the biggest fair yet. “This year’s fair is so special because we didn’t…
UNION CITY, Tenn. — Union City students recreated one of America’s most notable moments: The Boston Tea Party. A news release from the school system says Corey Anne France’s fourth grade class reenacted the 1773 event while studying the American Revolution. The students wore feather headbands, and found a ship — or gazebo — on the school’s campus. The students…
