Chasity Lynn Butler age 31, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted on Friday, May 21, 20212 at the Bells Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Chasity was born on February 27, 1990 in Jackson, TN to the late Mr. Christopher Lynn Butler…
Shawn Robert Beevers age 49, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Shawn was born on June 14, 1971 to the late Mr. Robert Beevers and Ms. Carolyn Readenour Joyce. He is survived by his wife of over 23 years: Amy…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — The Clayhill Speedway is bringing all the fun for many people in the Atwood community. On Wednesday, fair-goers came out to enjoy lots of food, rides and games. They were also able to check out the largest traveling sideshow, “World of Wonder.” One of the featured talents, Tommy Breen says this is his first time showcasing…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Police have apprehended the suspect in the deadly shooting that took the life of woman in the 300 block of North Fairgrounds. On May 18, at approximately 3:40 p.m., officers with the Jackson Police Department were dispatched to the 300 block of N. Fairgrounds Street for a shooting. Responding officers located one victim who was suffering…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local songwriter and performer has made his way into the top country music charts. Born and raised in Jackson, John Pate developed a love for music and songwriting at the young age of 11 years old. He went on to enroll in the University of Memphis-Lambuth’s music program to start his future career. “It was definitely…
PARIS, Tenn. — Darryl Worley and Cody Nance hosted a meet-and-greet at Trolinger’s BBQ in Paris, talking about upcoming events in West Tennessee. “If they’re looking to get out of the house and have a good time, they need to come to this one here because it’s going be a throwdown,” Worley said. The first event is the annual Tennessee…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has passed a bill to create an independent commission on the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, sending the legislation to the Senate as Republicans have increasingly lined up against the bipartisan investigation and aligned themselves with former President Donald Trump. Democrats say the commission is crucial to reckoning what happened that day,…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Dyersburg Police Department says there have been six shootings in four days, leaving residents concerned and police looking for answers. It started Sunday morning, when police responded to a call in the Wilson Circle area, on the west end of Dyersburg. A man told investigators that a group of armed men chased him near Tucker Circle…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A woman was shot and killed Tuesday, and the family is wanting answers. Jackson police say that on Tuesday, 36-year-old mother of four, Grace McDonald was killed. Wednesday, her family reached out to WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News to talk about what they know so far. “I got a phone call from my brother saying that my niece…
Services for Mrs. Vermon Huddleston Cathey, age 89 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, 12 Noon at the Lane Tabernacle C.M.E. Church. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 10:00 A.M., until time of service at the Church. For more information contact Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home at (731) 427-7411 or log on to our website…
