Weather Update – 7:05 p.m. – Monday, May 31 A mix of clouds and sunshine will be with us for the rest of the daylight hours and slowly becoming cloudy overnight. An area of low pressure will make a slow approach for tomorrow increasing our chances for showers and thunderstorms in the mid to late afternoon hours. The system will…
SHILOH, Tenn. — Shiloh National Military Park hosted their annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday in the Shiloh National Cemetery, where nearly 4,000 soldiers have been laid to rest. The ceremony included readings of war stories from soldiers who fought in the Civil War. Park Superintendent Allen Etheridge says they are grateful to show their respect for the men and women…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — A family is wanting answers after a local cemetery was found trashed. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News Reporter Diamond Williams went to Bascom Cemetery after a family reached out with concerns of how the cemetery has been maintained. Photos provided by Mona Whiteside, a Jackson native, show trash surrounding her parents’ grave site. “It’s the upkeep of…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — The Memorial Day forecast was 80 degrees with some sunshine, which made for a perfect day to get out and enjoy some time outside. Many across West Tennessee gathered at Beech Lake in Lexington to enjoy time with family and friends on the water. Swimming, boating, fishing, and grilling were only a few of the many activities….
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — President Joe Biden has laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery to honor America’s war dead on Memorial Day, and he extolled their sacrifices for the pursuit of democracy. (Photo courtesy: U.S. Army on Facebook) The president was joined on Monday by first lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff in…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A West Tennessee veteran joined the nationwide event, “Taps” Across America, for Memorial Day. Dr. Robert Alexander, 85, grew up in Jackson, and eventually became a dentist through the University of Tennessee. His daughter says he went on to serve as a dental officer in the U.S. Coast Guard. Alexander has been participating in the annual tradition…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police have confirmed criminal charges are pending after a Gibson County woman was reported missing last week. Police say persons of interest are in custody in connection with the investigation into the disappearance of 19-year-old Patti Hathcock. Jackson police are assisting the Gibson County Sheriff’s Office and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation in the search for Hathcock,…
CENTERTOWN, Ky. (AP) — The remains of two Kentucky men who died 80 years ago during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor were returned to the commonwealth this week for burial. The Daily News reports the remains of U.S. Navy Seaman 2nd Class Howard Scott Magers, of Barren County, arrived home on Saturday. Magers was laid to rest with full…
One of the country’s most popular and versatile singers, B.J. Thomas, has died. He was 78. Thomas was a Grammy-winning singer who enjoyed success on the pop, country and gospel charts with such hits as “I Just Can’t Help Believing,” “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head” and “Hooked on a Feeling.” A statement released by Thomas’ representatives said the singer…
MEDINA, Tenn. — The Medina Lions Club marked Memorial Day with a free and public event. The club’s event featured Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas as a guest speaker. There was a flag presentation by Boy Scout Pack 48, and the playing of “Taps” by two Lions: Charles Johnson and Alicia Hendrix. The event was held Monday morning in front…
