HENNING, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Corrections has confirmed a visitor to a penitentiary has been arrested. TDOC says Diana Dotson, of Lexington, was arrested Sunday afternoon for allegedly bringing contraband inside the West Tennessee State Penitentiary. The release from TDOC says she allegedly planned to bring drugs into the facility to give to an inmate to sell to…
Tuesday Night Forecast for July 27th: Another Heat Advisory has been issued for Madison County for Tuesday Afternoon. Sunny and hot weather is expected for the rest of the work week with highs reaching the mid to upper 90s with a heat index in the mid 100s each afternoon & evening. Pop up shower chances are slim through Friday. A…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Over 50 counties are receiving funds through the ThreeStar grant program. “I congratulate these 54 counties that are receiving ThreeStar grants and thank them for strengthening the quality of life and enhancing workforce development in their communities,” said Gov. Bill Lee said. “This will help local communities to make Tennessee an even better place to live.” The…
Obituary form for Paris Post-Intelligencer McEvoy Funeral Home, Inc. Paris, TN 38242 Phone # (731)642-1441 Name: City & State Nancy Carol Lampkins Bennett, of Paris, formerly of Cottage Grove, TN Age: 81 Place of Death: Henry County Healthcare Date of Death: Sunday, July 25, 2021 Funeral Time/Day:…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Fire Department trainees started their morning with a mayday over the radio. The group is eight weeks into their training, and Tuesday they were put to the test. “We spent all day yesterday practicing those skills, with the grand finale of they had to go in blind folded to rescue the firefighter,” said JFD Instructor…
MARTIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee at Martin has announced plans for this year’s Family Weekend from September 10 through September 12. Family weekend packages are $25 each and include a t-shirt, tickets for the football game, concert and tailgate, as well as vouchers for food trucks and coffee at Vantage Coffee Roasters, according to a news release. Students…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Becky Fly has joined the team at The Carnegie Legends Museum as volunteer coordinator. A Lambuth College graduate, Fly has worked in arts management, healthcare management, and was a theatre teacher at Madison Academic Magnet High School for 23 years. “I’m thrilled to be a part of this wonderful exhibit of priceless memorabilia!” Fly said. Fly has…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. — A former Benton County pastor and coach is facing federal charges in connection with child exploitation allegations. Joshua Henley, 32, was the pastor of Holladay Church of Christ and the girls’ basketball coach at Holladay Elementary School from 2017 until March 2021, according to a news release. The release says Henley previously held similar roles in…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 78 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County since Friday, July 23. There are now a total of 11,800 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Madison County. The health department also released statistics on patients, including zip code, race, gender, age and their health statuses. Zip code: 38305: 7,002 (59.3%) 38301:…
George E.(Hunda) Martin Sr. (Denmark, TN) Visitation for the late George E. Martin Sr. will be Friday July 30th at Affordable Funerals and Cremation Services Chapel 116 Allen Ave Jackson, TN from 10 am- 5 pm. The family when convene for family hour from 5 pm- 7 pm. Service will be Saturday July 31st at Mount Olive MB Church 69…
