JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 77 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County since July 14. There are currently 11,682 total cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department says they have recently seen a spike in cases of COVID-19, and some of those new cases have been linked to summer travel and household…
JACKSON, Tenn. — United Way of West Tennessee will host Unitas, an 80th anniversary celebration in December with speaker George Foreman. The event will be held December 16 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center starting at 6 p.m., according to a news release. Foreman is a former heavyweight champion, pastor, author and entrepreneur. Attendees will be able to enjoy dinner,…
The visitation for Ms. Pearlie Mae Houston, age 78 of Brownsville, Tennessee will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2021, from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. For more information contact Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home at (731) 427-7411 or log on to our website at www.stephenson-shaw.com Categories: Obituaries
Services for Mr. D.H. Cole, age 70 of Alamo, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021, 12 Noon at the Prayer of Faith Church. The interment will be in the Old Liberty Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M., at Prayer of Faith. He will lie in state at the Church from…
Funeral service for John Wesley Jenkins, Jr., age 52, will be Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Mother Liberty C.M.E. Church. Burial will follow in Cloverdale Cemetery in Milan, TN. Mr. Jenkins died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mr. Jenkins will be Friday, July 23, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County School System has updated their list of responses to frequently asked questions about the upcoming school year. According to the district website, procedures on health and safety are subject to change based on Tennessee Department of Health, Tennessee Department of Education and Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association guidelines. Questions listed on the website include masking…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local organization gathered for a special event with their members. On Tuesday, the American Heart Association gathered at the New Southern Hotel to host their summer soiree, giving thanks to their Circle of Red and Red Tie Society donors. “To say that we appreciate them, to come after work, network, gather, get a little something to…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A Jackson resident is spreading his talents to people around the world. Jim Wilhelm is a winning contestant in the Chip’s Got Talent contest. It’s a contest through America’s Got Talent that promotes Chips Ahoy! cookies. Wilhelm, who is a vocal impressionist, won $50,000 from the contest by impersonating different characters from TV shows. One of them…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Humboldt City Schools are preparing for students to return to classrooms within the next few weeks. After 865 days, Humboldt City Schools are ready to welcome their students back into the classroom at full capacity. “We are really excited about this year because our students will be coming back in person. We won’t have virtual students. We’ll…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is asking for your vote in the 2021 Best-Looking Cruiser Contest. THP says it submitted a photo one of its Pursuit Ford Explorers with a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide motorcycle in front of the Nashville skyline. The winner of the of contest will be presented with the Best-Looking Cruiser Award and will be featured…
