NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former Gov. Bill Haslam will serve as a prominent backer of a campaign to put Tennessee’s law prohibiting a company and a union from requiring workers to pay union dues or fees into the state Constitution. A news release says the Republican will serve as treasurer of the Yes on 1 Committee for the so-called right-to-work…
JACKSON, Tenn. — USA Championship Wrestling announced the death of Bert Prentice on Wednesday. Prentice was the owner of USA Championship Wrestling. USA Championship Wrestling says he touched many lives over the years, and says he will be greatly missed. Categories: Local News, News
Jayland Lyles, also known by his stage name Alone Jones, is a local R&B artist who was recently featured at 731 Day’s Porchfest in Jackson. Born and raised in Jackson, Lyles has hit the ground running with his music, consistently producing videos and releasing songs to streaming platforms. He says his passion for performing began when he was just three…
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UNION CITY, Tenn. — Discovery Park of America has announced former intern Clare Saum has joined the organization as director of marketing, according to a news release. Saum will manage marketing, public relations and promotions for the Discovery Park museum and Heritage Park, the release says. Saum is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she received…
Robert “Pop” Buerke Hines, 75, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 in Somerville, Tennessee. Born in Memphis, TN, on August 12, 1945. He was the son of Joseph L. Hines and Mildred Tomlin Hines. On December 22, 1968 Robert married Betty Morris Winfrey. Robert lost his beloved wife on November 13, 2011 and has been incomplete without her by his…
PARIS, Tenn. — Henry County Medical Center has announced they’ll be restricting visitation to their facilities, beginning Wednesday, Aug. 4, according to a news release. No visitors will be allowed at Henry County Medical Center, with the only exceptions listed as needed caregivers or support, such as a driver or parent of a minor patient, the release says. Some special…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Madison County Library Foundation held its annual fundraiser in Jackson on Tuesday. The foundation held the 10th Books of Madison County Fundraiser and aimed to make it one to remember. “We always invite an author to come join us for our events, but this year we have three and we’re focusing on the genres of music…
MILAN, Tenn. — Law enforcement and community members come together to say “no” to crime. The Milan Police Department celebrated National Night Out. It’s a nationwide initiative for civic leaders, the community, and police to come together to take a stand against crime. In Milan, they served food to the community and even had games for the kids. Milan Police…
WARNING: Some details and images in this story may be disturbing. WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Investigators say last Sunday three dogs were found dead in a field in Weakley County after being left inside of crates. Halfway Home Animal Rescue founder Amber Reynolds says the dogs were found just minutes from her shelter. She says she was heartbroken after what…
