MARTIN, Tenn. — A shooting in Martin has left one woman dead and another woman behind bars. Martin police are still investigating after a fight Wednesday afternoon led to a fatal shooting on North Lindell Street. Police have identified the victim as 41-year-old Alisha Gadlen, of Martin. Another woman, Ashley Brown, 29, of Union City, is in custody in connection…
JACKSON, Tenn. — New information has been released about a local student who was arrested. Greg Hammond, the Chief of Staff and Public Information for the Jackson-Madison County School System, confirmed Thursday a student at Liberty Technology Magnet High School was arrested last week after allegedly bringing a gun to school. “On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, a student was suspended…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County School Superintendent Dr. Marlon King met with the county finance committee, discussing the school system’s finances. King discussed the federal money they received from the ESSER 1.0 and 2.0 programs, as well as what they can expect from ESSER 3.0. He elaborated that the school system eliminated 18 jobs from each department on the general…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of scam calls regarding stimulus checks. The sheriff’s office says residents are receiving calls from individuals claiming to be from a local bank, telling the resident that they have had someone else’s stimulus check deposited to their account, according to a news release. The release says the caller…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers are advancing legislation designed to prevent death row inmates with an intellectual disability from being executed. The proposal has gained a groundswell of support from disability advocates and death penalty critics. They argue that Tennessee is long overdue in addressing the issue. They also point to inmate Pervis Payne, who attorneys call intellectually disabled…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee announced Thursday that Huntington resident Maj. Gen. Tommy H. Baker will serve as commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services, according to a news release. The move is effective immediately, according to the release. Baker served as interim commissioner of the department, and remains in his role as the Deputy Adjutant General of the…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, April 15. The health department also released an updated case count by county. *Click to enlarge For more information on COVID-19, go to the CDC website, the Tennessee Department of Health website or call (877) 857-2945. For more information on COVID-19 vaccinations in Tennessee, click here.
BOLIVAR, Tenn. — The founder of a local organization, along with the mayor, visited Bolivar Central High School Thursday. Choate Engineering Performance founder Cass Choate and Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic visited the school, sharing with seniors the job opportunities the company brings to Hardeman County. “We are committed to Bolivar and citizens of Hardeman County. We are eager to fill…
MEDINA, Tenn. — LIFELINE Blood Services is heading to Medina to help a local child in his battle against cancer. During a blood drive on April 29, $10 will be donated to the family of Brett Wyatt for every unit of blood collected, according to LIFELINE. The news release says Wyatt was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and entered…
Graveside service for Otis Duwaine Love, Sr., age 50, will be Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 2:30 PM at Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mr. Love died Monday, April 12, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mr. Love will be Friday, April 16, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information, contact Mercer Brothers…
