Wednesday Night Forecast for July 21st: Smoke and haze was quite apparent across West Tennessee today from large wild fires burning across The West and Southern Canada. The smoke will continue to stick around until the winds shift back to the southwest on Friday. We could see a few showers popping up late in the week but the big story…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A variety of traffic enforcement agencies are joining “Operation Southern Shield.” Photo courtesy: Tennessee Highway Safety Office The campaign aims to reduce speeding through awareness and enforcement, according to a news release. The campaign brings together agencies such as the Tennessee Highway Safety Office, Tennessee Highway Patrol, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Georgia Highway Patrol and more….
Mrs. Myschonndra Lynette Greer – Williamson was born on October 3, 1974, in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on July 15, 2021, in Jackson, Tennessee. A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 Noon on July 31, 2021, at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel. Please keep this family in your prayers. For more information call 731-427-1521 or log onto bledsoefuneralhome.com. Attachments…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Electric vehicle charging stations could soon be at every Tennessee State Park. Photo credit: Rivian, Eric Ryan Anderson. Location pictured is illustrative – specific Waypoint locations are still being determined. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and EV automaker Rivian announced plans to install stations at each of the 56 state parks. “As Tennesseans increasingly rely…
It’s National Junk Food Day! Americans’ love affair with junk food continues to grow, with demand for chips, candy, soda, and pre-packaged desserts on the rise. A recent survey from Bid-On-Equipment analyzed Google’s search results to determine the most popular “Junk Food” in each state. According to their results, Tennessee’s favorite junk food is Goo Goo Clusters. Categories: Seen On 7
This week on The Sound of Jackson we meet songwriter Rita Perry at her backyard stage in North Jackson. Perry blends a variety of styles such as blues, folk and rock to create a one-of-a-kind sound. She says loves to uplift people with her music, infusing messages of hope and positivity into most of her songs. Perry is also a…
JACKSON, Tenn. — West Tennessee Healthcare has rescheduled an August support group meeting scheduled to be held at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital due to increasing COVID-19 cases. The Caregivers Support Group meeting was originally scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. West Tennessee Healthcare says the event will be rescheduled. The group is for personal caregivers of those with…
Ricky L. Thomas, age 67, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Memphis, TN. The family has honored his wishes for cremation and will have a Memorial Service on Friday, July 23, 2021, at 10:00 AM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bob Connerley officiating. Ricky was born on August 19, 1953, to his parents, Jack…
Jean Hicks Sorrell, age 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at her residence in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at 3:00 PM, at the Brownsville Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Young, Bro. Bob Connerley, and Bro. Bill Sorrell officiating. Burial will follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation for Mrs. Sorrell will be…
Charles Ray Castleman, age 75, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Charles was born on July 26, 1945, in Haywood County to Homer and Gail Johnson Castleman. He was employed at Owens Corning Safety Department in Jackson, TN. He served his country in the National Guard. He is survived by one son,…
