Archives: 2021

Tressie Manuel Gray

Tressie Manuel Gray, age 84, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday morning, July 6, 2021 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville. Tressie was born July 11, 1936 in Mountainburg, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Bill and Della Manuel. She graduated high school in Paragould, Arkansas and had been a resident of Somerville for thirty years. She…

Goodwill hosting outdoor job fair on Tuesday

JACKSON, Tenn. — Goodwill will host a job fair on Tuesday at their South Jackson location. The outdoor job fair will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 13 and will host more than six employers, seeking to fill more than 300 positions. The fair will be held at the Goodwill Career Solutions Center at 1320 South Highland…

WBBJ says ‘goodbye’ to anchor/reporter Julia Ewoldt

After three years serving the West Tennessee community as both a journalist and morning anchor, Julia Ewoldt’s time at WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News has come to a close. Known for her lively personality and commitment to her work, Julia quickly became both a beloved member of our staff and earned a special place in our viewer’s hearts. We’ve received numerous…

Mr. Gregory Steve “Smooth” Cole

Services for Mr. Gregory Steve “Smooth” Cole, age 66 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2021, 2:00 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. The interment will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mr. Cole passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. For more information contact Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home at (731) 427-7411 or log on to our website…

Star Wars Night back at Ballpark at Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. — Star Wars Night is coming back to the Ballpark at Jackson Saturday, July 10 as the Winnipeg Goldeyes host the Gary Southshore Railcats. The first 1,000 fans will receive a limited edition Darth Vader-themed giveaway. There will also be Star Wars themed games and events throughout the night, ending with a fireworks show. Gates open at 5:30…

Milton Jones

Funeral service for Milton Jones, age 56, will be Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral.  Burial will follow on Monday, July 19, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the TN State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in Parkers Crossroads, TN. Mr. Jones died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for…

“Everywhere You Look, UT” murals to be painted in Dyersburg, Fruitvale

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee is continuing their “Everywhere You Look, UT” campaign this summer with more murals being painted across the state. According to a news release, Dyersburg will join the campaign with the 17th mural and Fruitvale in Crockett County will become home to the campaign’s 18th mural. The mural in Dyersburg will be on a…

Gregory Bernard Willis

Funeral service for Gregory Bernard Willis, age 68, will be Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 12:30 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Blairs Chapel C.M.E. Church Cemetery. Mr. Willis died Friday, July 2, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mr. Willis will be Friday, July 9, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00…