The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Tuesday, April 6. 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….
JACKSON, Tenn. — There is an update on Jackson-Madison County School System’s new additions. The Education Vision Committee members, along with county and city leaders, continued their tour Tuesday morning for a glimpse of system’s capital projects and proposed zones for new schools. “To actually get to put eyeballs on houses and know that each one of them is a…
Tuesday Night Forecast for April 6th: Thunderstorms are imminent and possible severe weather will also return to West Tennessee Wednesday evening. A slight risk of severe weather (2/5) has been issued with the main threat being strong straight line winds, but tornadoes and hail will allow be a secondary threat, specially between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. Storms are expected…
Deborah Ann Haynes age 66, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Brownsville Funeral Home. Mrs. Hayes was born on August 14, 1954 in Brownsville, TN to the late Bobby Campbell and Josephine Leek Campbell. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and spending time…
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. — A Henry County man is in custody following an investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Investigators say James Lee Payne II, 37, and another individual were arrested in East Tennessee, according to a news release. Payne is believed to have ties to a gang operating in Henry County, the release says. Through the investigation, officers found…
LINCOLN, Neb. — A local child care center has earned national recognition. Southwest TN Child Care Resource and Referral, Therapy and Learning Center was named a Certified Nature Explore Classroom from the Nature Explore program, according to a news release. This certification will bring the facility into a network with of over 500 members, and will foster nature-based outdoor learning,…
Mark Eugene Hartz was called home to Jesus on March 19, 2021 at the age 74. A memorial service will be held outside on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 2 P.M. at Hartz Horse and Hen Haven located at 6612 Highway 194, Williston, TN 38076. The dress will be cowboy casual in honor of Mark. Mark was the eldest son…
Ms. Martha “Gerri” Kendall Caterer, age 85, of Mayfield, Kentucky, formerly of Cottage Grove, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Jackson Purchase Hospital of Mayfield. A memorial service will be announced for a later date by McEvoy Funeral Home. Martha Kendall Caterer was born May 2, 1935 in Mansfield, Tennessee to the late Herbert E. Foust and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — In a 6-1 vote Tuesday, the Jackson City Council decided to move forward with a new contract with Waste Management. Councilman Ernest Brooks II was the only one to vote ‘no.’ “I thought that we should have looked at some other providers and given them the opportunity,” Brooks said. “I understand that was done through that process….
JACKSON, Tenn. — The first 731 Community Prayer Walk is scheduled for Saturday, April 17 at 8:30 a.m. Organizers say the walk is scheduled to begin on East Chester Street with greetings, a prayer, and refreshments before the walk begins. Organizers say this is the first in a planned series of 731 Community Prayer Walks. Participants are asked to dress…
