JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson will begin celebrating their bicentennial year in August with the return of the First Friday Forum. The forum will feature different speakers each month, discussing different programs over the next year, according to a news release. Dr. Jeremy Tubbs is scheduled to be the first speaker in the forum series, discussing Jackson and Madison County’s…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — A Memphis man has been indicted on multiple charges following a crash at Pickwick Lake last summer. According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, 33-year-old Matthew S. Swearengen was indicted Monday by a Hardin County grand jury. TWRA says Swearengen was arrested Tuesday by wildlife officers and was booked into the Hardin County jail. Swearengen is…
Services for Mr. Joe Mitchell Somerville, Jr. age 52 of Brownsville, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021, 12 Noon at the Christian Faith Tabernacle Church. The interment will be in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. He will lie in state at the…
Funeral service for Youshonne Sherron Brooks, age 47, will be Friday, July 23, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Greater St. Luke Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Ms. Brooks died Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Ms. Brooks will be Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. — A late night meeting has decided the fate of a rural Decatur County hospital. The Decatur County Commission held a vote Monday night, approving BradenHealth’s acquisition of the Decatur County General Hospital. “This has been a long-fought battle to restore healthcare to this community,” said Decatur County Mayor Mike Creasy. “I am proud of the commission…
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — Chester County commissioners met to discuss some concerns, and one of them was regarding a vacant building. There is a continued debate between Chester County Mayor Barry Hutcherson and county commissioners regarding the decision to purchase the former Regions Bank in Henderson on North Church Street. During the Chester County Commission meeting on Monday, Hutcherson asked…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Salvation Army of Jackson hosted its vacation Bible school for kids. Monday night was the first night for the VBS. Kids got a chance to learn about the everyday experience of law enforcement officers and firefighters. Commanding Officer for the Salvation Army in Jackson, Lt. Mark Cancia, says this is a great way for the kids…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigation a shooting that occurred Friday night in south Madison County. Sheriff’s Office Spokesman Tom Mapes confirmed the shooting happened in the 1200 block of Highway 18 around 5:45 p.m. Mapes says one person was injured in the shooting, but their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The investigation…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Tennessee officials gathered to share updates on the wastewater pipeline for the Memphis Regional Megasite. On June 8, Gov. Bill Lee made the announcement that he is moving forward with the greater investment in the Megasite. Monday, those involved in the project were given updates. “To build a 36 mile pipeline, it’s something that just doesn’t happen…
MILAN, Tenn. — The Milan Special School District is preparing to send students back to the classroom within the next few weeks. The district says it is aiming to bring the kids be into a safe environment. “We are very excited to have students back in the school. Milan Special School District is scheduled to begin on August the 4,”…
