DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. –Members of the Jackson city council’s agenda review committee met Thursday evening. Members discussed budgets and funding for solid waste and a proposed budget to acquire vehicles for the Jackson police department for over one million dollars. They also discussed proposed budgets for grants and insurance for JPD. The director of finance, Bobby Arnold, says they are…
MEDINA, Tenn. — South Gibson boys basketball defeated Dyersburg 53-45 in District 13AA championship. Categories: Sports
ATWOOD, Tenn. — West Carroll boys basketball defeated Huntingdon 79-69 in District 11A championship. Categories: Sports
JACKSON, Tenn. — Madison boys basketball defeated Humboldt 83-66 in District 14A championship. Categories: Sports
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local high school basketball scores from Feb. 25, 2021. GIRLS: Hardin County 54, Dyer County 42 Covington 50, Fayette Ware 37 Millington 59, Haywood 50 Munford 57, Brighton 29 BOYS: West Carroll 79, Huntingdon 69 Madison 83, Humboldt 66 South Gibson 53, Dyersburg 45 McKenzie 70, Bruceton 48 Westview 68, Obion County 45 Middleton 64, Peabody…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The newest members of the Mayor’s Youth Council have been sworn in. Students representing high schools across Jackson took the oath Thursday afternoon. The Youth Council was created by Mayor Scott Conger last year to help advise on issues affecting the younger population, while also helping generate ideas for improvement. They meet once a month. The new members…
Mr. John W. Johnson was born on November 12, 1947. He departed this life on February 23, 2021. A Graveside Service will be at 1:00 pm in White Cemetery in Pinson, Tn. Open Visitation is from 12:00 Noon-7:00 pm on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel. Please keep family in your prayers. For more information, please call…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — The Humboldt Fire Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating a house fire Thursday afternoon. Humboldt Fire Chief Chester Owens says the fire started at a home on North 21st Avenue around 3 p.m. Thursday. “The time of our first arrival, we had flames ans smoke fully visible and we were told that there was an…
JACKSON, Tenn. — COVID-19 vaccine progress is moving fast in Tennessee. Now teachers, long-term care facility residents and employees, and more are eligible, including Tennesseans ages 65 and older. In West Tennessee, there will be three community vaccination events on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Lane College, 545 Lane Ave., Jackson in the J.F. Health, Physical…
UNION CITY, Tenn. — Discovery Park of America is opening a new exhibit in March, according to a news release. The release says the Southern Artist Showcase will open on Thursday, March 4 in the art hall. The collection is currently on loan from the West Tennessee Regional Art Center in Humboldt, the release says. The showcase, “The Caldwell Collection,…
