Archives: 2021

Former CEO of Impeli Health indicted in Decatur Co. General Hospital investigation

DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. — The former CEO of Impeli Health has been indicted in connection with an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office into Decatur County General Hospital. Kelly Codega has been indicted on two counts of theft of property and two counts of violation of the Tennessee Personal and Commercial Computer Act of 2003, according to court documents. The…

Warm & Humid with Low Rain Chances Through the Weekend

Friday Night Forecast Update

Friday Night Forecast for June 25th: Humid, warm & partly cloudy skies will stick around tonight and hang around during the weekend. Showers chances sit around 10% on Saturday and 20% on Sunday, so don’t count on seeing much. Chances do increase some into early next week, but significant rainfall isn’t expected until we get closer to the end of…

Shooting Hunger event raises funds for food insecurity

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Tennessee Farm Bureau, Farm Credit Mid-America, and Farmer’s Co-Op partnered to host “Shooting Hunger” in Huntingdon. It’s a way for those who love to shoot to raise funds to feed those who face food insecurity. “We started this process in 2015 with just an idea of the industry of agriculture coming together to feed hungry people, and…

JTA observing July 4 holiday on Monday, July 5

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Transit Authority will not be operating their regular bus routes on Monday, July 5 in observation of the July 4 holiday, according to a news release. Regular service will resume on Tuesday, July 6 at 6 a.m. Bus service runs Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., and base fare is $1.25. For more…

JMCSS announces athletic co-ops for 2021-2022 school year

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association has approved athletic cooperatives in Jackson-Madison County School System for the upcoming school year, according to a news release. Cyberschool students attending Jackson Academic STEAM Academy will be able to participate in athletics for their zoned schools in all sports, the release says. Cooperatives all two TSSAA member schools to form…

UTM receives Wildwood Farm as university’s largest gift

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee at Martin has received their largest single gift: Wildwood Farm in Germantown. The release says this gift will allow UT Martin to increase their veterinary health technology and other agricultural discipline programs, as well as opportunities to collaborate with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. The farm will also add opportunities for…

Tickets for Garth Brooks July concert in Nashville on sale today

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tickets for next month’s Garth Brooks concert in Nashville go on sale today, June 25. Ticket sales begin at 10 a.m., but fans can join the Ticketmaster waiting room beginning at 9 a.m. for a chance to be the first in line when tickets go on sale. To order tickets, click here, call 1-877-654-2784, or use the…

Local arts commission hosts ‘Symphony on the Move’

HENDERSON, Tenn. — A local arts commission is filling the air with plenty of music. The Henderson Arts Commission hosted an elegant night for the Symphony on the Move partnering with the Jackson Symphony. The symphony played a variety of music while serving great food. Jason Bramblett with the Bramblett Group says this event is great for the Henderson community….

A look back at the life of John McAfee and his ties to West Tennessee

WEST TENNESSEE — John McAfee, a well-known software guru and Henderson County resident, has died. He is the creator of the McAfee Antivirus Software and is known by some people as the world’s biggest hacker. “I’ve offered the FBI that my team and myself will decrypt that one phone. Give us the phone. We’ll decrypt it for you, and tell…

Community gathers for music series ‘Live on the Lawn’

HAYWOOD CO., Tenn. — Community members come together for a night filled with music and fun. Brownsville Arts Council presents the “Live on the Lawn” music concert series every Thursday the month of June. This Thursday featured the youth of Haywood County, showcasing their talents by singing, poetry readings and trumpet playing. Audience members also got to enjoy tasty food…