JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for all Madison County residents, ages 16 and older, according to a news release. The release say this will include individuals in all phases. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to receive their COVID-19 vaccine, according to the release. To schedule…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe announced new operations for an automotive company in Bolivar. According to a news release, Choate Engineering Performance plans to invest $8 million to retrofit and improve an existing facility on Lake Street in Bolivar. The release says the company will manufacture engines and…
Mr. Erby Lynn Joyce age 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Methodist University Hospital of Memphis, TN. Mr. Joyce was born on August 5, 1954 in Memphis, TN to the late Mr. Roger Joyce and Mrs. Margrent Faye Westbrook Joyce. Mr. Erby worked as a commercial driver for the S&S Tire Company for many years….
JACKSON, Tenn. — If you are looking for a location to get your COVID-19 vaccine, all Walmart locations are offering available appointments. “We have had a lot of people come in and get vaccinated, and we’re just excited to spread the awareness and help people become vaccinated,” said Lauren Smith, pharmacy clinical services manager for Walmart in south Jackson. To…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Union University has announced plans for a new building on campus. According to a news release, the building will house the McAfee School of Business and will be on the university’s Great Lawn. The release says Tom McAfee announced the gift from his family on Thursday. Carolyn McAfee Bruner and her late husband James T. McAfee Jr….
Robert Wayman “Bob” Yates, age 73, resident of Saint Cloud, Florida and husband of Beverly Peeples Yates, departed this life Sunday evening, March 14, 2021 at his home. Bob was born November 14, 1947 in Tampa, Florida, the son of Kathryn Williams Yates and the late Robert Yates. He served his country in the United States Air Force and received…
Martha Litton Cursey, age 70, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and wife of Mike Cursey, departed this life Thursday evening, March 18, 2021 at her home. Martha was born October 25, 1950 in Blytheville, Arkansas and graduated from Treadwell High School in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Lowell Little and . She received her bachelor’s degree from Memphis State…
Jimmie Clarence Blackwood, age 93, resident of Fort Payne, Alabama and husband of the late Alese Blalock Blackwood, departed this life Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home. Jimmie was born August 6, 1927 in Louisville, Mississippi, the son of the late Clarence Grady Blackwood and Manilla Huddleston Blackwood. He served his country as a Merchant Marine during World War…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department says a 67-year-old man died March 17 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 213 Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department also confirmed another three cases of COVID-19, bringing…
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say siblings in East Tennessee have been charged with killing their mother. A statement from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said 40-year-old Michael Murray and 45-year-old Karen Murray were indicted Thursday by a Washington County grand jury on murder charges in the death of 68-year-old Sheila June Murray. An investigation began in August 2019…
