Weather Update: Wednesday, February 3, 8 pm Update — Increasing clouds overnight with our coldest temperatures before midnight as we drop to around 32. Rising temperatures through the early morning hours with cloudy skies and rain showers approaching by afternoon. Showers will be likely and a few areas of embedded storms can’t be ruled out on Thursday evening, however, any…
ATWOOD, Tenn. — Bethel University secured two more recruits from West Tennessee, as West Carroll’s Jesse Mounts and Jack Barrow will be joining the Wildcats in McKenzie next fall. Both Mounts and Barrow were All-Region selections for the past two seasons, along with All-State honors for 2020. Mounts made his living for the War Eagles on the offensive line, and…
MILAN, Tenn. — Milan High School produced two college football signings Wednesday afternoon. After putting together a run to the Class 3A state title game this past fall, Gy’Derius Easley and DJ Smith began their journey towards the college level. Easley signed with Bethel University, while smith will be suiting up next year for Hutchison Community College. In their first…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Christian’s Charles Sims signed his national letter Wednesday afternoon to join the football program at the University of Arkansas at Monticello. This past season, Sims started every contest for the Eagles on the offensive line, helping pave the way for an offense that averaged 360 yards per game. As a senior leader on the roster and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Tyreece Miller is one Jackson native that seems to be known in every household. The now U.S. Marshal started his career in public service right after graduating from North Side High School. After graduation, Miller then joined the U.S. Marine Corps. “The Marines had a reputation for being the toughest, and I always loved a challenge, plus…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Multiple West Tennessee Walmarts will soon be able to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. The company announced on Wednesday that it expanded its in-store vaccination program to five new states, including Tennessee. The three West Tennessee Walmarts that will be participating in the program are in Bolivar, Dyersburg, and Brownsville. In the near future, Walmart will be launching online…
Services for Mrs. Carrie Mae Starks, age 69 of Trenton, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021, 2:00 P.M., at the First Baptist Church. The interment will be in Oakland Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 3:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M., at First Baptist. For more information contact Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home at (731) 427-7411 or log…
JACKSON, Tenn. — On Dec. 29, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital had 155 patients with COVID-19. It was the high mark of the entire pandemic. A little over a month later, it’s a much different — and more encouraging — story. “This morning we had 68 COVID-positive patients, and that’s for all of our hospitals. We actually have less than 50…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson is taking a poplar Mardi Gras celebration online. Feb. 22, 2020: The 2020 Kids Mardi Gras parade takes over downtown Jackson. The city announced on Wednesday that the Kids’ Mardi Gras Parade will be held over Facebook. The virtual celebration will be on Feb. 13, according to the Jackson Downtown Development Corporation. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson honored Jackson Police Department employees for their years of service on Wednesday. The city’s news release says six employees received the award: Cpt. Justin Harris for 20 Years of Service. Lt. David Demoss for 35 Years of Service. Sgt. Jerod Cobb for 20 Years of Service. Sgt. Steven Story for 20 Years of…
