Archives: 2021

Mr. Marquis L. “Big Mark” Trice

Services for Mr. Marquis L. “Big Mark” Trice, age 38 of Henderson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021, 12 Noon at the Estes Church of Christ. The interment will be in the Montezuma C.M.E. Church Cemetery. He will lie in state at the Church on Saturday, from 10:00 A.M., until time of service. For more information contact…

WATCH: Bear runs from wildfire flames in California

(CBS Newspath) — WATCH: This bear was spotted running away from wildfire flames in California’s El Dorado County on Tuesday (8/31). The Caldor fire has been burning across the area for more than two weeks, threatening thousands of homes and forcing thousand to evacuate, according to CalFire. For more videos, click here. Categories: News, U.S. News, Video

‘Once Upon a Pumpkin’ to enchant guests at Discovery Park

UNION CITY, Tenn. — Get ready for an autumn wonderland this October! Courtesy: Discovery Park of America The Discovery Park of America announced the theme for this year’s Pumpkin Village will be “Once Upon a Pumpkin.” “Of course, we love keeping Discovery Park looking beautiful all year round, but Pumpkin Village is a fun opportunity for us to get really…

Senator Hagerty taps a top adviser for new chief of staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty says he will replace his departing chief of staff with a top member of his office who previously served in former President Donald Trump’s White House. The Republican senator from Tennessee says Adam Telle will fill the opening left by John Rader. Hagerty’s office says Rader is leaving to pursue private sector…

Candlelight vigil held to honor overdose victims

JACKSON, Tenn. — Community members want to bring more attention to a growing problem. “We are honoring and celebrating International Overdose Awareness Day, which is every Aug. 31. The movement actually started in Australia and has moved to where it’s international,” said Sarah Mays, a coordinator for the Hybrid Lifeline Peer Project. For organizers of the vigil, the number of…

Senator hosts roundtable talk in Hardeman County

HARDEMAN  COUNTY, Tenn. — A state senator visited several local counties for his economic development tour. Sen. Bill Hagerty visited Hardin, McNairy and Hardeman counties to meet with the community and discuss several topics. Farming issues, the pandemic and the situation in Afghanistan were some of the topics discussed during his visit to Hardeman County. For some local farmers, having…

Lane College partners to become community coding center

JACKSON, Tenn. — Lane College is expanding its technology and creativity experiences. In a news release, Lane College says it will soon be apart of Apple’s Community Education Initiative and Tennessee State University’s HBCU C2. “Lane is committed to teaching hands-on and career-ready skills,” said Lane President Dr. Logan Hampton. “Through our new partnership with Apple and TSU, the Lane…