HENDERSON, Tenn. — Following a surgery back in November, former Freed Hardeman student Lucas Russo passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. A 2019 graduate, Russo was beloved by his peers on campus and was particularly fond of intramural athletics. Thursday evening in Henderson, Freed Hardeman held a public ceremony, as the school dedicated the intramural field in Russo’s honor. Before the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Multiple agencies brought awareness to child abuse prevention. The Jackson Police Department, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson Fire Department, and TBI all came together Thursday evening for “Light Up the Night.” Light Up the Night was held at Jackson Fairgrounds Park near downtown Jackson. Categories: Local News, News
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Symphony announced the theme of their 61rst season Thursday. It’s called “Resound,” a reference to their commitment to the arts in the city of Jackson, and also the hard work they’ve put in to be back on stage after the pandemic. The Symphony says this year you can expect over a dozen different concerts ranging…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — A ribbon cutting ceremony held for the brand new facility in Humboldt, and leaders say it will attract hundreds of jobs to the area. Thanks to Tyson Foods, a $425 million poultry facility will start production at the end of April. The company says several hundred workers have been hired so far. Over the next two years, the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School board meeting for April touched on a few projects for the district. The Madison Academic and Jackson Central-Merry High School reconstruction is on schedule to finish July 31. The Malesus remodel for the STEM and Cyber School program has not received the federal funding, but Superintendent Dr. Marlon King says they have already…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Mayor Scott Conger says the city will look into a block chain system as a potential addition for the future. I’m taking pointers from @FrancisSuarez In the coming weeks I will be forming a Block Chain Task Force to explore how to best position the @CityofJacksonTN for the future.#Crypto #cryptocurrency #Bitcoin — Mayor Scott Conger (@MayorConger)…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — A traffic stop in a Dyersburg school zone resulted in the seizure of both marijuana and meth, according to a news release. The release says that on April 2, agents pulled over 39-year-old Jeffrey Don Crum for not wearing a seatbelt. During the stop, agents say they noticed marijuana and meth in his lap, according to the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local student is now the recipient of a prestigious scholarship. Thursday, representatives from the U.S. Navy and Jackson City government, helped present Madison Academic senior Serenity Williams with one of the most prestigious ROTC scholarships in the country, worth $180,000. Williams comes from a military family, and expressed excitement about the honor. “Everything I’ve known was…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn visited a Madison County elementary school Thursday morning. This is the first time the commissioner visited a school in Madison County. “I think what you see is a number of staff, the team working incredibly hard to make sure every single child has access to a high equality education. Strong focus…
Betty Upchurch Peeler, Dresden, Tennessee, formerly of Puryear 93 Henry County Medical Center Wednesday, April 07, 2021 12:00 P.M , Saturday, April 10, 2021 McEvoy Funeral Home Frank Peeler Maplewood Cemetery After 11:00 A.M. Saturday until service January 30, 1928 in Puryear, Tennessee Frank B. Upchurch and Joe Rachael Love, both preceded Donald H. Peeler, preceded Elizabeth O’Conner, Dresden,…
