Graveside service for William Ross, age 97, will be Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Ross died Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Baptist Hospital in McKenzie, TN. Visitation for Mr. Ross will be Wednesday, September 1, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information, contact Mercer Brothers…
Graveside service for Halbert Hill, age 58, will be Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Denmark Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Denmark, TN. Mr. Hill died Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mr. Hill will be Monday, August 30, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information,…
Victoria Crystal “Vicki” Fitzgerald, age 74, of Naples, Florida passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. Victoria was born February 18, 1947. Victoria Crystal Fitzgerald in her last years resided in Naples, Florida living with her daughter Cristy. She enjoyed boating and collecting shells at the beach. She enjoyed The First Baptist church of Naples and praised the Lord with…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Mothers of two Tennessee children with serious illnesses have asked a federal judge to block the governor’s order allowing parents to opt out of coronavirus-related mask requirements in schools. Testifying Monday in support of a lawsuit they filed, the mothers said allowing some kids to go to school without masks endangers children with health conditions. The…
It’s time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It’s in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. “I think of the community as one large family, and I think it’s each person’s duty to do what they can for their fellow man,” said Virginia Conger. Conger and her family are no strangers to…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One Jacksonian wants local high school students to grow professionally during their last year with the help of his new program. “I was blown away. I was very thrilled and excited that I was one to be selected to be a part of the program. I’m very passionate about Jackson, Tennessee, especially being homegrown myself,” said Carita…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A sense of normalcy can be felt as the Gibson County Fair kicked off on Monday. According to a member of the Fair Association, Andy Zarecor, the inside exhibit showcases sewing, crafts, quilting and photography. Outside includes good fair food, trivia contests and a corn-hole tournament. Fair officials encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation made an important announcement for drivers regarding the upcoming holiday weekend. TDOT says they are halting all lane closures along interstates and state highways over the Labor Day holiday. This means constructions crews will be pausing lane closures from 12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3 to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept 7. “The…
NEW YORK CITY — A joint effort has led to the removal of an 11-month-old, 80 pounds cougar from a New York City home Thursday night. Photo courtesy: Wildlife Conservation Society The cougar was surrendered to officials, who coordinated its safe relocation to the Bronx Zoo, and ultimately to an Arkansas animal santucary. Kelly Donithan, director of animal disaster response…
PARIS, Tenn. — The Henry County Medical Center says their phone system will be down temporarily on Aug. 31. HCMC says the phone systems will be down for all services from roughly 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. for phone upgrades. The center says this will affect the Diagnostic Center, Surgery Center, Physician Clinics, Home Health and Hospice, Center for Wellness…
