JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department received a visit from Cub Scouts Pack 18 on Tuesday. The Pack was led Den Leader Amber Fillingim, and toured the police station, learning the duties of a police officer. Scouts were even able to meet K-9 Jax and his handler, according to JPD! JPD thanked all of the scouts for their visit.
JACKSON, Tenn. — West Tennessee counties under the Tennessee Department of Health are now booking appointments for Tennesseans ages 65 and older, according to a news release. These individuals fall under Phase 1b of the state’s vaccination plan, which includes teachers and staff members of kindergarten through 12th grade and child care facilities, the release says. The Tennessee Department of…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 17 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 10,857. Those new patients range in age from 3-weeks-old to 77-years-old. There are currently seven Madison County residents hospitalized. None of those patients are on a ventilator. The health department also released…
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. — TEC is bringing broadband internet to part of Benton County, according to a news release. Downtown Big Sandy and Eva are scheduled to receive residential and business services with Fast Fiber Internet, an $800,000 investment in the community, the release says. “I am thrilled for TEC to introduce Fast Fiber Internet to our neighbors in Big…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police are investigating an overnight shooting in north Jackson, in what neighbors say they thought was a safe part of town. Neighbors say it happened around 2:40 Wednesday morning: the sound of a gun firing four times. “I heard it, and I ran over to my dad and woke my little brothers up,” said resident Mark…
Graveside service for Mary Frances Bommer, age 85, will be Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Highland Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Bommer died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her residence. Visitation for Mrs. Bommer will be Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information contact Mercer Brothers Funeral Home…
Graveside service for Pastor Sabrina Faye Transou , age 65, will be Saturday, February 27, 2020 at 12:00 PM at Highland Memorial Gardens. Pastor Transou died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Pastor Transou will be Friday, February 26, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information, contact Mercer…
Graveside service for Paxton Renwick Bond, age 46, will be Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Meacham Cemetery. Mr. Bond died Friday, February 12, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mr. Bond will be Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information, contact Mercer Brothers Funeral Home…
Weather Update: Wednesday, February 24 — We have another gorgeous day for us across West Tennessee. Temps will climb through the 50s fairly quickly this morning. We remain situated within the southwesterly flow ahead of a cold front that will gradually drop in by later this afternoon. We should keep skies mainly sunny through late morning. Clouds will increase around…
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Huntingdon boys basketball defeated McKenzie 71-68 in District 11A semifinals. Categories: Sports
