Archives: 2021

High School Football Team Preview: Peabody Golden Tide

TRENTON, Tenn. — The community of Trenton has a rich history of success on the gridiron, and has been a complete football factory for the last few years in West Tennessee. Last fall, the Golden Tide put together yet another undefeated season on their way to their third straight Class 2A state title. In addition to their recent success, Peabody…

Families of last victims in condo say waiting is agony

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Two close friends and former New Yorkers are among the last of the missing as the South Florida condo search stretches into a fourth week. Estelle Hedaya was the life of the party and loved travel and fashion. She lived on the sixth floor and quickly connected with fellow former New Yorker Linda March, an…

Corey’s Gifts holding school uniform drive for JMCSS

JACKSON, Tenn. — Corey’s Gifts is hosting a uniform drive for Jackson-Madison County Schools students. Donations can be made at four locations: Jackson-Madison County School System Central Office at 310 North Parkway Elite Dental Care at 47 North Star Drive Englewood Baptist Church in the Lighthouse at 2263 North Highland Avenue Outback Steakhouse at 194 Stonebrook Place. The Jackson-Madison County…

TBI crime report shows decreases in 2020

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released its Crime in Tennessee publication for 2020. The TBI says last year’s data was certainly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the TBI report, crimes in Group A, which includes murder, kidnapping, negligent manslaughter, and more decreased 5% since 2019. The TBI says its Group B, which includes DUI,…

Suspicious fires under investigation in Henry Co.

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. — A series of suspicious fires in Henry County over the last two weeks are under investigation. According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, investigators, along with the Henry Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, are investigating the fires in the Henry area. Investigators say the most recent fire was reported at an abandoned barn…

Local K-9 officer receives bulletproof vest thanks to child’s fundraiser

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Gibson County K-9 Officer Jep is leaving the station a little bit safer. “They love unconditionally, they protect us and it is only fair that we protect them,” said Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas. The nonprofit organization, Brady’s K-9 Fund, donated a bulletproof vest for Gibson County Sheriff’s four-legged deputy. Sheriff Paul Thomas says 11-year-old Brady…

Debra Craig to join Discovery Park’s leadership team

UNION CITY, Tenn. — Discovery Park of America has announced an addition to the Discovery Park’s leadership team. Debra Craig will now manage the park’s business and finance functions, according to a news release. The release says Craig is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, where she currently works as a resource specialist. Prior to joining UTM,…