Archives: 2021

Corbin Syroce Josiah Yarbrough

Funeral services for Corbin Syroce Josiah Yarbrough, age 1 Month, of Jackson, Tennessee, will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 1:00 pm at The Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Baby Corbin Yarbrough passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Jackson General Hospital. For more information, contact Mercer Brothers Funeral Home at 731-423-4922. Categories: Obituaries

Very Cold And Cloudy

Weather Update: Friday, February 12 — We have a very cold morning underway for the region with temperatures generally in the mid to lower 20s. There have been a few area of patchy freezing drizzle at times. Otherwise, the morning will remain mainly quiet and cold. There will be a breeze from the north which will keep wind chill in…

Martin residents adjust to icy conditions

MARTIN, Tenn. — Plenty of ice covered cars, buildings and the roadways across northwest Tennessee, and people who live in Martin adjusted to the freezing cold. While many bundled up to fight off the cold, one man who is originally from Michigan made his way outside, wearing just a t-shirt and shorts in 30 degree weather. “I feel like some…

UT Martin to remain virtual through Feb. 12

MARTIN, Tenn. — Due to the threat of inclement weather, the University of Tennessee at Martin says all classes will remain virtual. This will stay in effect through Friday, Feb. 12, according to the university. This will include classes at the main campus and regional centers in Jackson, Parsons, Selmer, Somerville and Ripley. Staff will telework during those dates. For…

Organizations work to shelter homeless as temperatures drop

JACKSON, Tenn. — Bitterly cold temperatures are in the forecast for this upcoming weekend. Those dangerously low temperatures make it hard for those without shelter to survive. Tennessee Homeless Solutions Executive Director Amy McDonald says the daytime temperatures this weekend will also be extremely low, so they are making adjustments for the homeless in Madison County to have shelter. “We…

Jackson budget committee discusses new cars for JPD

JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson’s budget committee is looking at their 5-year-draft capital plan, but expect many changes through the upcoming review process. Thursday, committee members discussed financial options for the Jackson Police Department’s fleet vehicle replacement. JPD currently has 31 vehicles that are 70% over mileage. They came to the agreement that if JPD were to get…

Chick Corea, jazz great with 23 Grammy Awards, dies at 79

NEW YORK (AP) — Chick Corea, a towering jazz pianist with a staggering 23 Grammy Awards, has died at age 79. Corea pushed the boundaries of the genre and worked alongside Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock. Photo courtesy: Chick Corea Facebook Page Corea died Tuesday of cancer, his team posted on his website. His web and marketing manager, Dan Muse,…

Huntingdon pharmacy begins distributing COVID-19 vaccine

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. — Phipps Pharmacy in Huntingdon is giving out their first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. “Our initial shipment was 100 at this location, and we expect to receive those at our McKenzie and Jackson locations soon, but that’s all dependent on the state,” said Dr. Jay Phipps, owner of Phipps Pharmacy. The pharmacy received the vaccines Tuesday,…