JACKSON, Tenn.– Investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed late Saturday night that 14-year-old Lavonya Lyons, who had been reported missing since Sunday, January 31 , had been located and is safe. No other details were given. She was part of an Endangered Child Alert that had been issued on behalf of the Jackson Police Department to locate her….
JACKSON, Tenn– West Tennessee fans enjoyed a night of championship wrestling. Fans geared up for the USA Championship Wrestling at Oman Arena Saturday night. Many wrestlers were eyeing to win the Ultimate Championship Crown. William Armstrong, a fan of all things wrestling, mentioned some of his favorite wrestlers. ” I would like to meet Brooke Hogan, Jake the Snake, and…
JACKSON, Tenn.– It’s the second day for the Friendly Frank’s Flea Market this month. Shoppers continue to bargain hunt for the best deals at the flea market near downtown Jackson. The flea market attracts plenty of vendors who provide products such as homemade candles, body care, home decor, and some of the best snacks. Families walked around admiring everything each…
JACKSON, Tenn.–The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department’s COVID-19 vaccine appointment scheduling website is temporarily down for maintenance. The Rapid Response List is also unavailable at this time due to website maintenance. Leaders with the health department expect the system to be operational again by Monday, Feb. 8. They will make an announcement when residents are able to schedule COVID-19…
Weather Update – Saturday, February 6th CURRENTLY: We remained warmer than average today as we hit a high of 52. We remained partly to mostly cloudy today with some light winds. Some showers are beginning to move into our area at the moment. Intensity is remaining mostly light to moderate with a few heavier pockets if rain embedded. To the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local resident held a peaceful protest in Downtown Jackson Saturday. Jackson resident, Tracy Boyd hosted a protest from the Carl Perkins Civic Center to the Eliza Woods lynching marker sign. His purpose is to bring about change in the Jackson community. He says it’s important for the black community to know about their history and things…
DENMARK, Tenn. — Future plans for solar panels has left one community uncertain. Nashville based Silicon Ranch hosted an open house style discussion for Denmark residents to discuss future plans for building a solar project in their community. The meeting quickly turned into a heated discussion. “You’re always throwing everything out here. My taxes and my money is just as…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials say a Spanish car part maker will invest $42 million to open a new plant in Chattanooga expected to create 240 more jobs. The state department of economic and community development says Sese Industrial Services will make axle components for the electric car production that Volkswagen has announced for the German automaker’s plant in…
William “Larry” Thurmond 1950 – 2021 William “Larry” Thurmond, age 70, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and husband of Annie Davis Thurmond, departed this life Friday morning, February 5, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville. Larry was born September 28, 1950 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, the son of the late Clyde William Thurmond and Katie Belle Street Thurmond. He received…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — According to a press release, the Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has been sworn in as President of the American Correctional Association (ACA). Per the release, the ceremony was held virtually Saturday, February 6, and Commissioner Tony Parker became the first TDOC Commissioner to lead the national organization in its 151-year history. The release…
