JACKSON, Tenn. — There are new details on a shooting that occurred in Jackson last week. Steve Gerald Johnson was arraigned, and faces charges ranging from attempted first-degree murder, reckless endangerment, and resisting arrest. According to court documents, early in the morning on Nov. 24, Johnson called 911 from his home. He told dispatchers to call, “their boys off because…
JACKSON, Tenn. — U.S. Marshals say they have arrested a man wanted by the Henry County Sheriff’s Office. Marshals say David Jenkins, 33, was allegedly driving while intoxicated in April of 2021 when he hit Kimberly McDaniel, killing her and injuring another person. Later in November, he was indicted by the Henry County Grand Jury on charges of vehicular homicide…
Kenneth Anton “Ken” Kaspar, age 93, resident of Eads, Tennessee and husband of the late Shirley Mae Garber Kaspar, departed this life Saturday afternoon, November 27, 2021 at the Memphis Jewish Home in Cordova, Tennessee. Ken was born August 5, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of the late Cyril M. Kaspar and Helen M. Lodl Kaspar. He was active…
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Jury selection is set to begin in former reality TV star Josh Duggar’s trial over federal child pornography charges. Duggar’s trial starts Tuesday in federal court in Arkansas. Duggar was charged in April with two counts of downloading and possessing child pornography. Duggar appeared in TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting.” A federal Homeland Security agent in…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — A revitalized hospital in Haywood County is aiming to fill its open positions. Braden Health announced on Tuesday that it will be hosting a job fair at the Haywood County Community Hospital. Open positions at the hospital includes registered nurses, LPN and CNA, housekeeping and maintenance positions, dietary, medical imaging, pharmacy, EMS, and more. The job fair…
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — An oral history of a deadly wildfire that began in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and devastated Gatlinburg in 2016 will be easily accessible to the public beginning on Tuesday. That’s when Rising from the Ashes: The Chimney Tops 2 Wildfires Oral History Project becomes available on the University of Tennessee Libraries website. Working with…
JACKSON, Tenn. — After almost six months of providing air service to and from the Hub City, Boutique Air could be withdrawing from the city’s market. According to a news release from the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority, Boutique Air had multiple issues over the Thanksgiving holiday. “It has become obvious that Boutique Air’s expansion from the west coast into the…
ALAMO, Tenn. — One local town celebrated Christmas early. Local residents were able to enjoy Christmas music and see several Christmas cars in the annual Alamo Christmas Parade. Law enforcement cars, trucks, and vehicles were also present, and they sounded their alarm for everyone to witness while several other participants were throwing candy. Some residents say they’re excited to be…
TRENTON, Tenn. — Gibson County officially rang in the holiday season. Trenton residents kicked off the celebration of Christmas with their annual Christmas Parade. Every year, dozens of local groups march through the streets before ending with a tree lighting. The annual gathering has been a staple in the community for decades. The beloved tradition included local talent, such as…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee State Veterans home in Humboldt is asking for help this holiday season. The veterans home has been hosting a Christmas Angel Tree for many years now, aiming to give their veterans a good Christmas. The tree has been up for one week and is filled with gift ideas for their veterans. “It’s a big…
