GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former assistant district attorney in Tennessee has pleaded guilty to soliciting a sexual bribe in exchange for expunging a woman’s criminal charges. The eastern district U.S. Attorney’s Office says William E. McManus Jr. entered his plea in federal court on Monday. The 50-year-old admitted to dismissing shoplifting and meth possession charges in Washington County in…
Services for Mr. William Harold Ellison, Sr. age 68 of Denmark, Tennessee will be held on Sunday, May 30, 2021, 1:00 P.M., at the Blairs Chapel CME Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 4:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. For more information contact Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home at (731) 427-7411 or log on to our website…
Services for Mrs. Maurine Reed Goff, age 73 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021, 10:00 A.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. Mrs. Goff passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. For more information contact Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home at (732) 427-7411 or log on to our website at www.stephenson-shaw.com Categories: Obituaries
It’s time for Multiplying Good, an award given to people making a positive impact in the community. It’s in partnership with Leaders Credit Union. Almae Chappell is a woman who knows about hard work. From raising ten children to working multiple jobs, the 89-year-old says family and work go hand in hand. It’s a lesson she says was taught by…
JACKSON, Tenn. — An update on the City of Jackson lawnmowers that were stolen Monday morning. Surveillance photos taken late Sunday night and early Monday morning show when the thefts happened. The city grounds-keeping service team found eight lawnmowers missing from the lot. Investigators found tire marks from where the thieves drove off with the mowers. Jackson’s Superintendent of grounds…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.– A Gibson County jury has found Johnny Woolfork guilty of rape of a child and aggravated sexual battery, according to a news release. The release says Woolfork, 66, was found guilty Wednesday in Humboldt Law Court. Woolfork is facing up to 40 years for rape of a child and up 12 years for aggravated sexual battery, the release…
WEST JACKSON, Tenn.–Jackson Madison County General Hospital held a COVID vaccination clinic for ages 12 and up. Jackson Madison County Regional Health Department continues to increase the COVID vaccination eligibility. The hospital held their first vaccination clinic for the new age group Wednesday with the Pfizer vaccine. Employee health manager for West Tennessee Healthcare, Allison Wright, said they are excited…
JACKSON, Tenn.–Big plans are on the way for the Jackson-Madison County Library. The library’s board of trustees met for their monthly meeting Wednesday evening. They discussed upcoming summer reading programs for the kids, themes, and budgeting their grants and funding. Chairman of the board of trustees, Elaine Christian says they are excited to be apart of Jackson-Madison County’s Bicentennial celebration,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — First lady Maria Lee announced that the Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge will begin on Tuesday, June 1. The challenge calls on students from kindergarten to sixth grade to devote a potion of the summer to serving others, according to a news release. “The Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge always brings so much joy to our state,”…
JACKSON, Tenn. — As we approach Memorial Day weekend, we are expecting an influx of drivers to be moving through West Tennessee. Memorial Day is a holiday weekend many view as the kickoff to summer. After speaking with travel officials, this is the first holiday weekend that a lot of people are looking to travel again since the pandemic. According…
