Obituary form for Paris Post-Intelligencer McEvoy Funeral Home, Inc. Paris, TN 38242 Phone # (731)642-1441 Name: City & State Larry Warf, Palestine Community, Henry, Tennessee Age: 74 Place of Death: His residence Date of Death: Monday, May 3, 2021 Funeral Time/Day: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 5,…
Weather Update: Tuesday, May 4 — Good Morning West Tennessee. As expected strong to severe thunderstorms moved through the region this morning producing heavy rain, frequent lightning and damaging winds. At least as of this writing there were no confirmed tornadoes, though there were a few suspect areas at times, which do coincide with some of the more extensive damage…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Tennesseans celebrated the first night of the 83rd annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes says this tradition has been around since 1930, and says the event has only been canceled twice. “We’ve missed two. One of those was in World War II, and we missed last year,” Sikes said. Last year the event was…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local park is in need of funds to create a new experience for children. In honor of 20th anniversary of 9/11, organizers are hoping to raise money to create a children’s stage in Liberty Garden Park. “When we built this park in 2001, we knew we were building for children who had not yet been born,…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 to 15 by next week, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year. That’s according to a federal official and a person familiar with the process. The FDA action would be followed by a meeting…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office announced it will be offering a class discussing the use of deadly force. The goal of the class will be to review the policy for deadly force, as well as its related laws. The sheriff’s office says the class should be under two hours long. You will not need your firearm…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One way you can keep your family safe during a threat for severe weather is with a storm shelter. As we approach the peak of the severe weather season, it’s smart to establish a plan to keep yourself and your family safe. “I always tell people to have a plan and a safe place. I would suggest…
JACKSON, Tenn. — If you’re a restaurant owner affected by COVID-19, a federal grant program is now open. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, another $28 billion was set aside to help in America. Starting at noon Monday, restaurants could apply to receive grants from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund. These loans have been crucial throughout the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police confirmed 38 people were arrested April 29 and May 1 during a multi-agency investigation in Jackson. Jackson Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, U.S. Marshals and Madison County Community Corrections were a part of the investigation targeting criminal and gang activity, as well as traffic violations in the city of Jackson. Jackson police say officers seized…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Tennessee Housing Development Agency is recognizing the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation for their contributions to housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a news release, the Foundation received one of five 2021 Tennessee Best Awards, winning the Tennessee’s Best Director’s Award. Those other categories include the Neighborhood Stabilization Award, Regional Impact Award, Director’s Award and the…
