Archives: 2021

Educator of the Week: Tommy Cepparulo

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — It’s time for this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery.  One former police officer took his talents to the classroom. Tommy Cepparulo previously worked with the Jackson Police Department. He remained with the department before having to quit due to an injury. Afterwards, he accepted a teaching position at…

Dr. Nathan Lewis to resume position at JCM Early College High

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson-Madison County Schools says Dr. Nathan Lewis is returning as the principal of Jackson Central-Merry Early College High school. The release from JMCSS says Lewis has been in the role since 2016. “Dr. Lewis is responsible for a number of improvements JMCSS has made in the last several years. From securing thousands of dollars in robotics grants…

JMCSS names Ramonica Dorsey as JCM High principal

JACKSON, Tenn. — A principal has been chosen for Jackson Central-Merry High. JMCSS says Ramonica S. Dorsey, a veteran administrator and 1992 Jackson Central-Merry graduate, will lead JCM’s 6-12 campus. JMCSS Superintendent Dr. Marlon King says Dorsey has a mix of traits that make her qualified for the job. “It was important for our leadership team to find a candidate…

JMCSS chooses Dr. Kerri Anne Breeden as JCM Middle School principal

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School System has chosen its new Jackson Central-Merry Middle School (6-8) principal. The release from JMCSS says Dr. Kerri Anne Breeden has been chosen by Superintendent Dr. Marlon King. Officials with the school system say Breeden brings both experience and diversity to the position. “Dr. Breeden has over two decades of experience in a…

Byron Arnold Pate, Jr.

Family only graveside services for Byron Arnold Pate, Jr., 79, will be held Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Reverend Kevin Wood officiating.  Interment will follow.  Mr. Pate, a retired Postmaster for the United States Postal Service, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on January 17, 1942 in Gleason, Tennessee to Arnold…

Health department closing convenience centers early due to weather concerns

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed convenience centers in Madison County will be closing early this weekend. The health department says all convenience centers will be closing at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14 due to the threat of winter weather. Environmental Health Program Director Candy Overstreet says the closure is…

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 2,246 new cases, 754,279 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Friday, February 12. 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….

Major Winter Storm to Impact West Tennessee Late Sunday into Monday

Friday Night Forecast Update

Friday Night Forecast for February 12th: In general, the forecast models either stayed steady or increased their snowfall forecasts for West Tennessee this evening. Due to that, we have increased our snowfall estimates across the region a bit for Sunday evening through Monday. The wind chill will be down near 10° tonight and Saturday highs will reach 30°. Sunday expect…

LIFELINE seeks donations due to potential winter weather

JACKSON, Tenn. — LIFELINE Blood Services says the blood supply is “dangerously low.” Forecasters are predicting a potential winter storm for our area on Monday of next week. If this happens, travel will be… Posted by Lifeline Blood Services on Friday, February 12, 2021 With the prediction of a winter storm next week, LIFELINE says travel will already be slowed at…