Archives: 2021

Former Benton Co. Sheriff’s Office deputy charged with domestic assault

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed a former Benton County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested following a domestic incident on Tuesday. The TBI says Christopher Nolen, 47, was off-duty at the time of the incident. According to a news release, the TBI was requested on Thursday to assist in the investigation, involving Nolen and…

Humid & Hot Through Friday, Rain Likely This Weekend!

Thursday Night Forecast Update

Thursday Night Forecast for July 28th: A heat advisory remains in effect through Friday with 105°+ heat indices expected at times until Saturday evening. A cold front will approach on Saturday bringing some evening storm chances but rain and storms are likely Saturday night into Sunday as the front passes by. Temperatures will be much cooler next week. Find out…

Poll of the Day: Drums vs. Flats

Whether you like them hot and spicy, sticky and sweet, or plain Jane — chicken wings have to be the most versatile protein on the planet. And in honor of National Chicken Wing Day, we have to ask you the most controversial question of the day. For more web exclusive content, click here. Categories: Seen On 7

Hardin County man dies in Thursday morning crash

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms a Savannah man died in a Thursday morning crash. According to THP, 54-year-old Mark Frazier died in the crash. A crash report states at approximately 6:52 a.m., Frazier was travelling on Highway 69 when his vehicle traveled off the roadway and overturned near Bingham Road. Frazier was wearing a seatbelt, according…

Annie Bell Mays Cole

Funeral Services will be on Monday, August 2 ,2021 at St. John #1 MBC, Open Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon- 7:00 pm on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm. Annie Bell Mays Cole was born August 3, 1928 in the Pope Community-Jackson Tennessee to the late…

Debra C. Kail Rorie

Debra C. Kail Rorie, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital of Jonesboro, Arkansas.  A Graveside Service will be conducted on Friday, July 30, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. at the Cypress United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Pastor Will Norrid officiating. Mrs. Rorie was born on May 10, 1954, in Brownsville, TN to…

1 injured in Wednesday afternoon shooting in north Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting in a north Jackson neighborhood. Police say officers responded to a report of an individual with a gunshot wound just before 5 p.m. near Kemmons Drive. According to a news release, officers found a man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Police say the man was taken to a…

2 injured in Tuesday shooting on Hollywood Drive

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police are investigating a shooting this week on Hollywood Drive that injured two people. Police say officers were notified of two people in the emergency room with gunshot wounds around 10:40 p.m. Tuesday. Investigators say their injuries did not appear to be life-threatening. Officers were able to determine the individuals were shot in the area of…

Lawsuit filed over Lee dropping federal unemployment aid

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Seven unemployed Tennessee residents have filed a lawsuit over Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to opt out of the federal unemployment benefits programs earlier this year. News outlets report the plaintiffs say in a federal complaint filed this week against Lee and Department of Labor Commissioner Jeff McCord that they struggle to survive on state unemployment funds….

Jerry L. Beane

Obituary form for Paris Post-Intelligencer McEvoy Funeral Home, Inc.                                                                         Paris, TN 38242                           Phone # (731)642-1441 Name: City & State Jerry L. Beane, Paris, Tennessee Age: 79 Place of Death: Henry County Medical Center ER Date of Death: Friday, July 23, 2021 Funeral Time/Day: 2:00 P.M. Thursday, August…