Wednesday Night Forecast for July 14th: After a mostly dry, hot and humid day across West Tennessee, similar weather is expected tomorrow with a few more pop up storms then we saw today. Stronger and more widespread storms could develop Friday evening and are expected to remain in the forecast all weekend long. Severe weather cannot be ruled out as…
JACKSON, Tenn. — There is a new place to satisfy your sweet tooth in the Hub City. How Sweet It Is By Tim held its grand opening on Wednesday. The bakery is located at 24 Federal Drive right off Carriage House Drive. Owner Tim Hayes says his bakery specializes in elaborate wedding cakes, fun-themed birthday cakes, pies, cheesecakes, cookies, cupcakes,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Caregivers Support Group is meeting in August. The group will meet Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. in the Walter Barnes Conference room in the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The support group is meant to provide information, education, and more to the personal caregivers of those suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease or other dementias, according to the news…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — A Crockett County man is facing weapon and drug charges following a traffic stop. Dyersburg police say they stopped a vehicle along the U.S. 51 Bypass near Lake Road for a broken brake light and vehicle registration violation around 5 p.m. Monday. After allegedly smelling marijuana, the officers had the driver, Mitchell Shaw, 21, of Bells, and…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. — Law enforcement is continuing to investigate an alleged report of animal cruelty in Henry County. According to a news release from the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, a dog named Zeus was taken from Cowpath Road in Henry County and dropped off at Lick Creek Road in Benton County on July 4. The sheriff’s office says that…
MARTIN, Tenn. — The Martin Police Department is asking the community to be on the lookout. The department says around 3:20 a.m. on Wednesday, a vehicle was stolen from a person’s driveway on Oak Street in Martin. According to a police report, the victim says the keys were inside the vehicle — a white 2017 Ford F-150 Lariat — when…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 22 new cases of COVID-19 and one additional death in Madison County since July 7. There are now a total of 11,605 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The department says there are a total of 237 COVID-19 related deaths in Madison County. The health department also…
The latest episode of “The Sound of Jackson” takes you inside the Tennessee Legends of Music Museum at The Carnegie in downtown Jackson. There, we caught up with Blair Pinson — also known by her stage name Blazin’ Blair. Blair began performing in the area in 2014, and her unique sound and vocal talent quickly made her a staple of…
Funeral service for Mattie R. Golden, age 77, will be Friday, July 16, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Faith Deliverance Center. Burial will follow in Cerro Gordo Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Golden died Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mrs. Golden will be Thursday, July 15, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers…
Funeral service for Sterling Ladale Hampton, age 40, will be Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Hampton died Saturday, July 3, 2021 at his residence in Memphis, TN. Visitation for Mr. Hampton will be Friday, July 16, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For…
