Archives: 2021

Fierce Capitol attacks on police in newly released videos

Videos released under court order provide a chilling new look at the chaos at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, including body camera footage that shows a man charging at a police officer with a flagpole. Federal judges ordered the release of the videos after media organizations, including The Associated Press, went to court to request that the Department of…

2 arrested following drug investigation in Decatur County

PARSONS, Tenn. — Two individuals have been arrested following a drug investigation in Decatur County. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations says the investigation led agents to a home on Pentecostal Campground Road in Parsons. While there, agents searched a home a found nearly 42 ounces of suspected meth, along with “additional evidence,” according to the TBI’s news release. The TBI…

Historical marker unveiled for group of Civil War soldiers

JACKSON, Tenn. — A fitting dedication, the day before Juneteenth is celebrated federally for the first time. The Tennessee Historical Commission dedicated a historical marker to the African American men from Madison County who fought for the Union Army in the Civil War. “It’s an untold story in our history, in African American history,” said Michael Cherry, who initiated the…

Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant: Night 2

JACKSON, Tenn. — The interviews, performances, and glamour continued at night two of the 2021 Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant. Contestants were split into groups to compete in the talent, swimsuit, and evening wear categories. Freda Morgan, the mother of Miss Greene County, says she is excited to watch her daughter compete. She said she was more nervous than the…

Thursday wreck that injured child on bicycle under investigation

UPDATE: Madison County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Tom Mapes says the wreck is not believed to be a hit-and-run at this time. Mapes says the wreck remains under investigation. No arrests have been made. The child’s condition Friday morning was not immediately available. MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Officials with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office say a child was injured during a…

FHU Golden Year Reunion honors classes of 1970, 1971

HENDERSON, Tenn. — Freed-Hardeman University held its annual Golden Year Reunion, honoring alumni who are celebrating 50 years or more. “We honor those golden anniversary classes. Last year we weren’t able to host the reunion because of COVID, so this year we’re doubling up, and we’re honoring the classes of 1971 and 1970,” said FHU Director of Alumni Engagement Chris…

Business plans to build distribution center in Fayette County

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and Helen of Troy announced a new distribution facility is coming to Fayette County. Helen of Troy is a designer, developer and marketer of housewares, health and home and beauty products. According to a news release, the company plans to build a two million-square-foot facility with automation and direct-to-consumer…