WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines with the world once it clears federal safety reviews. As many as 60 million doses are expected to be available for export in the coming months. The move greatly expands on the Biden administration’s action last month to share about 4…
Monday Night Forecast for April 26th: The weather will remain nice and warm for the first half of the work week. Rain and some weak storm chances will return starting Wednesday night into Thursday morning, but the severe weather threat seems low for us this go around. It will be a bit cooler and dry Friday though the weekend. Catch…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former Crockett County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been sentenced to more than 18 years in a child exploitation investigation. Matthew Berry, 42, was arrested in 2019 after investigators in Indiana determined a computer located in West Tennessee was posting material involving children online, according to a news release. The release says investigators searched a Berry’s Bells…
JACKSON, Tenn. — When students walked into the cafeteria at Isaac-Lane Elementary Monday, they were met with a surprise. All 250 students got a brand new pair of tennis shoes. And as an act of service, community members washed their feet. “This is a big deal. The kids are so excited,” said school counselor Victoria Toone. “They’re excited about trying…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson International Food and Art Festival has been rescheduled for October. The festival is now scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 16. The Jackson International Food and Art Festival was cancelled in May 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns. Categories: Local News, News
David Jerry Baker, Sr., age 85, resident of Moscow, Tennessee and husband of Grace Bryan Baker, departed this life Sunday afternoon, April 25, 2021 at his home. Jerry was born February 16, 1936 in Crockett County, Tennessee, the son of the late Guy William Baker and Clethia Parnell Williams Baker. He graduated from schools in Crockett County and was married…
Funeral service for Alexander Maholmes, age 60, will be Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Maholmes died Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. For additional information, contact Mercer Brothers Funeral Home at 731-423-4922. Categories: Obituaries
Graveside service for Vernice Edwards, age 65, will be Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Edwards died Monday, April 19, 2021 at her residence. Visitation for Mrs. Edwards will be Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information, contact Mercer Brothers Funeral Home at…
Funeral service for Eugene Cole, age 61, will be Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 12:30 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. IMMEDIATE FAMILY ONLY. Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mr. Cole died Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mr. Cole will be Tuesday, April 27, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00…
Cathy Renee Pendley Richardson, age 64, resident of Eads, Tennessee and wife of Willie Richardson, departed this life Sunday morning, April 25, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee. Cathy was born May 3, 1956 in Sylvester, Georgia, the daughter of Ray Pendley and the late Margaret Moore Pendley. She was a member of Warwick Baptist Church in Warwick,…
