The visitation for Ms. Linda Sue Arnold Tole, age 66 of Henderson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. For more information contact Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Hope at (731) 427-7411 or log on to our www.stephenson-shaw.com Categories: Obituaries
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Gov. Bill Lee says he has no plans to introduce anti-abortion legislation similar to what Texas adopted earlier this year. Lee told reporters on Thursday that the state is awaiting a ruling on the state’s current abortion ban measure that’s making its way through court. Last year, Lee signed off on legislation that would ban…
Friday Morning Forecast Update for September 3rd: We certainly enjoyed a fall like morning to start our Friday with the upper 50’s very common across west Tennessee. A mix of sun and clouds today with temperatures in the mid 80’s but another day of lower dewpoints will have today feeling pretty comfortable again. Nice and mild weather will continue tonight…
JACKSON, Tenn. — More clean energy is coming to Jackson. Clearloop started just two and a half years ago to help reduce the carbon footprint in the United States. “People here have been really receptive to this idea that we can use solar projects as an economic development tool,” said Laura Zapata, CEO of Clearloop. Clearloop broke ground with their…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson city leaders met on Thursday with Mayor Scott Conger to discuss some of the issues to be brought up at next week’s city council meeting. Numerous topics were touched on, including speaking with the infrastructure team to provide alternatives to speed bumps and make some streets more pedestrian friendly. Plus, complaints from some residents of missed…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — A local job fair is helping residents seek employment in the area. The American Job Centers of Southwest Tennessee hosted a multi-employer job fair for residents in Lexington on Thursday. Various companies across West Tennessee gave people the opportunity to learn what their company requires and conducted on-site interviews. Organizers say they are making sure to help…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The terminated vaccine director in Tennessee has sued the state in federal court and says she wants to clear her name. Michelle Fiscus was fired after Republican lawmakers objected to her promoting COVID-19 vaccinations for teenagers. The lawsuit, first reported by Axios, explains that she couldn’t have sent herself a muzzle from an account listed in…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Labor Day weekend is approaching, and local law enforcement have tips to stay safe. Before you get behind the wheel this weekend, remember the phrase “Booze It & Lose It.” Law enforcement agencies are partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to implement that initiative during the holiday weekend. The plan is to make sure everyone…
PARSONS, Tenn. — A local police department celebrated one of their own. The City of Parsons Police Department honored the retirement of Randy Quinn. Quinn has been in law enforcement for over 40 years. He was celebrated and presented with a plaque. “Me and him have been through so many good things and bad things. Today, if he was able to…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local pastors gathered to dedicate their prayer circle to a long time educator. Since the beginning of the academic school year, local pastors in Jackson and many in the community have gone from school to school creating a prayer circle. “Let our kids, administrators, teachers, and principles, and all the cafeteria workers and bus drivers know that…
