WASHINGTON (AP) — A geologist has discovered rocks in Canada that may contain sponge fossils dating back 890 million years — potentially making them the earliest fossil record of animal life on Earth. Photo courtesy: Harquail School of Earth Sciences, Laurentian University on Facebook Elizabeth Turner’s research describing the three-dimensional structures was published Wednesday in the journal Nature. But there’s…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — A Madison County lawyer has been temporarily suspended. According to a news release from the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility, Angela Joy Hopson was suspended on Wednesday. The release says Hopson was suspended for failing to respond to the board about a complaint of misconduct. The board says the suspension will remain until “dissolution or modification”…
Sandra Dee Wall Jernigan, age 58, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at her residence in Bells, TN. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Mrs. Sandra was born in Humboldt, TN on April 16, 1963. She worked as a supervisor for Pictsweet Foods for many years and retired working for AB&B in Alamo, TN. …
Wednesday Night Forecast for July 28th: It will remain sunny, hot and dry this evening and the heat will continue for Thursday. Some of us could reach the upper 90s on Thursday. A heat advisory has already been issued by the National Weather Service for Thursday across all of West Tennessee. The heat index is expected to be 5-10° higher…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local organizations are spreading awareness with red sand. The Scarlet Rope Project organization and West Tennessee Healthcare are using red sand in sidewalk cracks to symbolize the people that fall victim to human trafficking. They are also asking the Jackson community to help with that mission. Amanda Johnson, with the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department, says they…
McCormick is voluntarily recalling some seasonings due to possible salmonella contamination. The company said this week that it’s recalling McCormick Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning. No illnesses have been reported to date in relation to the recalled products. McCormick said that the potential risk was brought to its attention by the…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. — After a 10 year absence, the Bolivar Police Department is bringing back a Critical Response Team. The goal of the team is to keep the community safer. “You got to be prepared for what’s going on in the community because drugs went up, gangs with crime went up, and if all we are doing is writing tickets,…
Lucretia Henderson Dill of Paris 78 St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville Tuesday, July 27, 2021 3:00 PM Saturday, July 31, 2021 McEvoy Funeral Home 12:00-3:00 PM Saturday, July 31, 2021, prior to the service July 28, 1942 in Henry County, Tennessee Carlos Henderson and Adavene Sturdivant Henderson, both preceded S. Wayne Dill of Paris, TN; Married: September 15, 1963…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced plans Wednesday for the partial reopening of the I-40 Hernando DeSoto Bridge over the Mississippi River. Limited traffic will resume on the eastbound lane of the bridge at 6 a.m. Central on Monday, August 2, while contractors work to complete the other side. TDOT expects the westbound lane to be reopened…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Starting in January, licensed Tennessee cosmetologists and barbers will be required to undergo training to recognize the signs of domestic violence. The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, along with the state Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners, are working to train more than 50,000 licensed beauty professionals to recognize the signs of abuse, how to respond…
