Archives: 2021

Clarence Edward “ Clair” Muchow

Obituary form for Paris Post-Intelligencer McEvoy Funeral Home, Inc. Paris, TN 38242                           Phone # (731)642-1441 Name: City & State Clarence Edward “ Clair” Muchow of Paris Age: 98 Place of Death: Paris Healthcare & Rehab Center Date of Death: Sunday, July 4, 2021 Funeral Time/Day: His body…

Marie Charles

Obituary form for Paris Post-Intelligencer McEvoy Funeral Home, Inc. Paris, TN 38242                           Phone # (731)642-1441 Name: City & State Marie Charles of Buchanan Age: 93 Place of Death: Henry County Healthcare Center Date of Death: Monday, July 5, 2021 Funeral Time/Day: 11:00 AM Friday, July 9, 2021…

Preliminary crash report released on June plane crash in Mercer

MERCER, Tenn. — The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on a June 21 plane crash in Mercer. The Associated Press identified the pilot as Memphis businessman George Cates. The report says the plane, a Cirrus SR227, was flying from Memphis International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport in North Carolina when it crashed about 10 miles from…

10 more victims found in Florida condo rubble; death toll 46

SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) — The search for victims of the collapse of a Miami-area high-rise condominium has reached its 14th day, with the death toll at 46 and authorities sounding increasingly grim. Miami-Dade Assistant Fire Chief Raide Jadallah told family members in a private briefing Wednesday that workers had pulled 10 more bodies and additional human remains from the rubble,…

Trump files suit against Facebook, Twitter and YouTube

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump has filed suit against three of the country’s biggest tech companies, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by them. Trump announced the action Wednesday against Facebook, Twitter and Google’s YouTube as well as the companies’ CEOs. He spoke at a press conference in New Jersey. Trump was joined by other plaintiffs in the…

Jeff Foxworthy to speak at 57th Annual FHU Benefit Dinner

HENDERSON, Tenn. — Freed-Hardeman University announced Jeff Foxworthy will be the speaker for this year’s benefit dinner. FHU says that the comedian and best-selling author will be the headline for the university’s 57th annual dinner. The university says that Foxworthy starred in a variety of television shows, including “The Jeff Foxworthy Show,” “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?,” “The…

COVID-19 Update: Week of July 7

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 25 new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County since June 30. There are now a total of 11,583 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The health department also released statistics on patients, including zip code, race, gender, age and their health statuses. Zip code: 38305: 6,866 (59.3%)…

Valerie Yvette Epperson

Graveside service for Valerie Yvette Epperson, age 58, will be Friday, July 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Highland Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Epperson died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mrs. Epperson will be Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information, contact Mercer Brothers Funeral…

Man sentenced to 38 years for rape of a child, aggravated sexual battery

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — A man convicted of rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery has been sentenced in Gibson County. On Tuesday, the Gibson County Circuit Court sentenced 66-year-old Johnny Woolfork to 38 years, according to District Attorney General Frederick H. Agee. According to the district attorney, Woolfork was facing a maximum of 52 years. He was convicted…