DYERSBURG, Tenn. — Dyersburg police have arrested a man accused of assaulting an officer. Police say officers originally responded to the Motel 6 on Lake Road after reports that a man had attempted to hit the manager with a pipe. Police say the suspect, identified as Billy Smith, 59, was later found walking behind the Economy Inn with two metal…
S T Thompson, age 88, resident of Charlotte, Tennessee and husband of the late Virginia Thompson, departed this life Sunday afternoon, June 13, 2021 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. S T was born June 7, 1933 in Fayette County, Tennessee, the son of the late George Thompson and Lillie White Thompson. He was employed as a truck…
MADRID (AP) – Detained antivirus software entrepreneur John McAfee has testified in a Spanish court as part of his fight against extradition to the United States. He is wanted by Tennessee on tax-related criminal charges that carry prison sentences of up to 30 years. McAfee, 75, appeared from prison via videolink at a hearing Tuesday in Spain’s National Court. He…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Indigo Road Entertainment has confirmed the Old Dominion concert at the Ballpark at Jackson, scheduled for July 17, has been cancelled. The statement from Indigo Road Entertainment managing partner Denny Baxter says: The Generals and Jackson city government situation has become too toxic and uncertain, highlighted by the city locking out the Generals from the facility, for…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant is back in Jackson, and contestants have had an extra year to prepare due to the pandemic. Thirty-six candidates are excited for the long-awaited competition, and many others are just as excited to return to a public event. “There’s a certain energy with it. People are excited to get back, and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One foundation is wanting to make a big impact on the community. The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation held its annual Community Impact Grants Awards Celebration on Monday. The Foundation grants money to nonprofits in the community. Monday’s was the most money given, with $50,000 being split between four different nonprofits. The grants were given to the Boys…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Members of the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority held their board meeting early Monday evening. They discussed financials, and it showed the airport is in good shape. They also discussed new projects like the Apron Lighting Project and having runway reconstruction next year. Officials also gave an update on the reviews for the new airline, Boutique. “Boutique…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A program is combining summer fun and education. The Hub Club is a community-based program focused on giving kids opportunities to grow, learn strong leadership skills, and more. Besides the fun, club officials say they didn’t want to forget the educational aspect. The kids participate in clover, where for one to two hours each day they focus…
MARTIN, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee at Martin has submitted a proposal for the Innovation and Product Realization Facility for the 2023 fiscal year, according to a news release. The proposed facility would move forward as the TEST Hub, or Tennessee Entrepreneurial Science and Technology Hub. The facility is estimated to be about $17.5 million and 50,000-square-feet. The facility…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant continued with the contestants meeting local civic groups. The Jackson Lions Club and Old Hickory Rotary Club hosted contestants for their luncheon at the DoubleTree Hotel. President of the Old Hickory Rotary Club, Aaron Fitzgerald, says the luncheon was a great way to get to know the contestants. He says having it…
