Archives: 2021

Terry McClatcher

Graveside service for Terry McClatcher, age 72, will be Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mr. McClatcher died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his residence. Visitation for Mr. McClatcher will be Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information, contact Mercer Brothers Funeral Home at…

American Heart Association makes donation to local high school

ALAMO, Tenn. — A local high school received a life-saving donation on Wednesday. Students at Crockett County High School received a CPR kit from Master Medical Supplies and the American Heart Association. The kit will go toward helping students at the school learn CPR and other life-saving techniques. “With this donation and what we’ve done with American Heart Association, every…

Weal Cold Front Passes Tonight, Heavy Rain Likely Friday Through Monday

Wednesday Night Forecast Update

Wednesday Night Forecast for February 24th: It was a breezy and warm Wednesday across West Tennessee, but a cold front will pass through this evening. Tonight’s front will be mostly dry, although a few showers could pop up. 2-4″ of rain, heavy at times with embedded storms will hang around the forecast from Friday through Monday. Catch the latest details…

West Tennessee Healthcare hosting COVID-19 vaccine events Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. — West Tennessee Healthcare has announced three COVID-19 vaccination events Saturday, Feb. 27. The events will be held at the following locations, by appointment only, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Lane College, 545 Lane Ave., Jackson in the J.F. Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building Humboldt Medical Center, 3525 Chere Carol Road, Humboldt in the conference center…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 1,631 new cases, 768,946 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, February 24. 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….

Mr. Larry Junior Ables

Mr. Larry Junior Ables age 74, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home in Ridgely, TN.  Mr. Ables proudly served his country with the 101st Airborne Division in Fort Campbell, KY and served during the Vietnam War.  He worked as a farmer for most of his life and loved to fish.  All services are under the direction of…

Tennessee Chamber partners with Automotive Manufacturer Association

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry has partnered with the Tennessee Automotive Manufacturers Association to increase and enhance services for auto manufacturing, according to a news release. The release says Tennessee is ranked number one for auto manufacturing, with more than 123,000 employees and over $4.8 billion in exports in 2019. The agreement will establish board…

Jackson eligible for TDOT Urban Transportation Planning grant

JACKSON, Tenn. — The city of Jackson has been selected to receive an Urban Transportation Planning grant by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The grant will go toward advancing plans in the city’s long-term goals, including bicycle, pedestrian and greenways, according to a news release. The city can receive up to $200,000 for planning services to focus on improving mobility,…

TDOT putting all manpower to roadway repairs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation is working to repair damage that was caused to roadways by last week’s winter storm. TDOT announced that all available manpower is being put towards repairing both interstates and highways as quickly as possible. TDOT says crews will be working during off-peak travel times, but says drivers should still be ready for…

Haywood Co. Community Hospital certificate of need approved

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — Haywood County Community Hospital and BradenHealth have received approval for their certificate of need for the hospital project, according to a news release. The total estimated cost of the project is about $2,568,700, the release says. The approval means that the group can now move forward with the project, which is expected to create about 150…