Archives: 2021

Firefighters pull wallet from storm drain

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson firefighters stepped in Sunday to help a man through a different kind of rescue. Firefighters responded to a call Sunday afternoon on Moses Drive after a man dropped his wallet down a storm drain. Crews were able to quickly reunite the man with his wallet. For more Local Extras, click here. Categories: Local News

Kenneth Richard Welty

Kenneth Richard Welty, age 51, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Thursday morning, August 5, 2021 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Kenneth was born September 9, 1969 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Richard “Dick” and Susan “Sue” Davis Welty. He graduated high school in Oregon, Ohio and received his associate degree from Owen Community College in Perrysburg,…

Gerald Hart

Obituary form for Paris Post-Intelligencer McEvoy Funeral Home, Inc. Paris, TN 38242                           Phone # (731)642-1441 Name: City & State Gerald Hart of Paris, Tennessee Age: 87 Place of Death: His residence Date of Death: Friday, August 6, 2021 Funeral Time/Day: 1:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 10, 2021 Place…

Remains of Tennessee soldier killed in WWII being returned

DAYTON, Tenn. (AP) — The remains of a soldier killed during World War II are returning to Tennessee. Army Pvt. Warren G.H. DeVault will be buried Saturday at Spence Cemetery following a funeral service in Dayton. The Army said last week that the 24-year-old was reportedly killed in action near Hurtgen, Germany, on Nov. 20, 1944, but his remains could…

Family and friends gather to remember the life of Bert Prentice

JACKSON, Tenn– Family and friends are remembering the life of a well-known wrestling promoter. Bert Prentice, of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday. Prentice was a well-known promotion manager, and manager of country and gospel stars and legends. Many people who knew him visited the George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home Sunday. The funeral will be held on Monday, August…

New bungee fitness studio lands in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn– It’s not your typical bungee jumping. Instead, it’s exercising with bungee cords. “Hub City Bungee is a low-impact, high-intensity dance space workout where you’re challenged to be the best version of yourself as you get fit with friends while having a great time. It’s the most fun you’ll have while working out,” said Meredith Kee, owner of Hub…

Sunflower Festival concludes in Huron

HURON, Tenn. — Today is the last day of the Sunset Valley Farms Sunflower Festival. The festival was every Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitors had the opportunity to enjoy food, activities, live music, but most importantly beautiful sunflowers. Although the Sunflower Festival is coming to an end, Sunset Valley Farms is preparing for their next ongoing event,…

Bicentennial Celebration plans underway

JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson and Madison County prepares for its Bicentennial Celebration. The City of Jackson and Madison County is celebrating its bicentennial year. And to kick things off, on August 14 the city and county is hosting an all day event, right here in downtown Jackson. “We want the entire community to come downtown to the…

Additional information on the City of Jackson and Madison County’s Bicentennial Celebration

The City of Jackson and Madison County will celebrate its bicentennial with a year-long of events. The events are free to the public. The Bicentennial Celebration is set to kick off on August 14 at 2:00 p.m. and continue until August 13, 2022. For more information on the celebration, visit the website here at https://jacksonmadison200.com/. Or for an event list, find…