Betty Jean Brewer Robinson of Paris, formerly of Big Sandy 81 Alive Hospice in Nashville Monday, February 1, 2021 Private family graveside service was held Tuesday, February 2, 2021 and a public celebration of life will be held at a later date. All arrangements will be handled by McEvoy Funeral Home. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Big Sandy, TN Pleasant…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. — BradenHealth is working invest in the community. BrandenHealth, which operates the Henderson County Emergency Medical Services, announced it has put $360,000 towards two new ambulances, and plans to put another $112,000 towards a replacement EMS facility. BradenHealth says construction for the new facility will begin once the necessary approvals are given. The company says it has also…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Wednesday, February 3. 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….
MARTIN, Tenn. — From just a shovel in some dirt five months ago, to the skeleton of a building. “I can tell you when I was walking across the campus just five minutes ago, when you look up and see this tremendous building coming out of the ground, I’ve been here for 32 years, it’s amazing. It takes up a…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed two people died in a crash Wednesday morning in Gibson County. According to a crash report, 62-year-old Clay Mayfield, of Dyer, and 76-year-old Janice Sharp, of Dyer, were killed in the crash. The report says Mayfield was driving south on Dyer Highway around 11 a.m. Wednesday, and Sharp was driving…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two Tennessee organizations are partnering to double the state’s electric vehicle fast-charging network. The Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation are working to place fast-charging stations every 50 miles on both interstates and major highways. The news release from state says this would add nearly 50 new stations to the 24 that…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One local band is picking up steam as positive reviews and attention for their newest single have begun rolling in. A track that is both modern and bluesy, “Lucy” was written by Music By KOTA — formed by both current and former students of the University of Memphis music program at the Lambuth Campus in Jackson. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation has announced they received a $30,000 grant for emergency housing needs. The grant, from Amerigroup Tennessee, will go toward housing needs for adults and families who are homeless due to mental illness, substance misuse, or physical disabilities, according to a news release. The grant will provide services in the Foundation’s 20 county…
Karma Allen-Marie Dawn Oakley, six months and two days old daughter of James and Amber Oakley of Covington, Tennessee, departed this life Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Covington. Karma was born July 28, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee and is survived by her parents, James and Amber Dawn Oakley; her maternal grandparents, Don and Linda Haas; her…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson released a plan for its portion of CARES act funding. The city announced through a news release on Wednesday that it was provided nearly $1 million after originally requesting $1.8 million in October. The news release says funding will be used for: Employee bonuses — $675,589 Non-FEMA eligible expenses — $25,685 Dropbox and…
