JACKSON, Tenn. — City leaders meet to discuss the future of the Ballpark at Jackson. “I think it’s a much cleaner, much more defined deal than we have seen in the past. We know what our responsibilities are,” said City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger. Thursday evening, city leaders held a special agenda review meeting to consider a possible tenant…
Friday Evening Forecast Update for December 10th: Storms are beginning to fire up in Arkansas and are moving to the northeast. A tornado watch has been issued for most of West Tennessee until 11 PM tonight. Remember, a tornado watch means conditions are favorable to tornadoes to develop in this area this evening. Storms could move into West Tennessee by…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The U.S. Senate votes “no” on a Biden administration proposal. Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty pushed back against the plan, which demands that all employers with 100 or more employees have their workers vaccinated or be subjected to weekly testing. Senator Hagerty is worried that this may lead to a higher unemployment rate, and says the plan is…
JACKSON, Tenn. — You’d usually find him in the North Pole, but for select dates in December, he’ll be right here in the Hub City. Courtesy: City of Jackson Christmas is 16 days away, and that means you have just over two weeks to let Santa know what you want for Christmas. Santa’s House officially opened Thursday night in Downtown…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One local state senator took the opportunity to see what he can do to improve the life of the veterans here in Tennessee. Ed Jackson visited American Access in Jackson on Thursday to learn about the many ways the company helps local veterans get around. “That’s why today we’re here just to see what the needs are,…
Peggy Ann Stewart Williamson, age 82, resident of Slayden, Mississippi and wife of the late W.A. “Brown” Williamson, departed this life Thursday morning, December 9, 2021 at her home. Peggy was born July 29, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of the late William Albert “Bill” Stewart, Jr. and Shirley Cawthon Stewart. She graduated from Millington High School and was…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson is saying goodbye to one chief, and welcoming in another. Jackson Police Department Chief Julian Wiser announced his retirement in November, and now Assistant Chief Thom Corley will be taking over the position next year. Corley has been with JPD for 31 years, and is a lifelong resident of Jackson. Mayor Scott Conger…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A federal jury in Arkansas has convicted former reality TV star Josh Duggar of downloading and possessing child pornography. Jurors on Thursday found Duggar guilty of the charges, and Duggar was immediately taken into custody. He faces up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000 for each of the two counts when…
Services for Mr. James Eddie Wade, Jr. age 65 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021, 3:00 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. The visitation will be from 2:00 P.M., until time of service. For more information contact Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home at (731) 427-7411 or log on to our website at www.stephenson-shaw.com Categories: Obituaries
JACKSON, Tenn. — The U.S. Department of Transportation is asking for public comment from anyone who received unsatisfactory service from Boutique Air, including those who have not received refunds from canceled flights. June 2021 “It has become obvious that Boutique Air’s expansion from the West Coast into the Southeast during the pandemic, worker shortages, and air travel restrictions just hasn’t…
