NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Last Friday, 36 troopers were graduated by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, according to a news release. Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long and THP Colonel Matt Perry were there to welcome the newest graduating classes. “You do not serve yourself, you serve the citizens of the state of Tennessee and those that travel…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is putting into play his national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and increase the use of masks. It also includes a requirement that Americans mask up for travel. He signed 10 virus-related executive orders on Thursday with the nation deep in the deadliest wave of the pandemic…
JACKSON, Tenn. — There are new developments between the City of Jackson and the Jackson Generals, following a notice on Wednesday by Mayor Scott Conger that the Generals organization would need to vacate the Ballpark at Jackson by Feb. 15. Jackson Generals majority owner David Freeman sent a two page letter to Jackson Mayor Scott Conger regarding the announcement. In…
Graveside services will be at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Bethlehem #2 Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am-4:00 pm Friday, January 22, 2021 at Affordable Funerals and Cremations Chapel. Mrs. Bond passed away on January 19, 2021. Please keep the family in your prayers. For more information call Affordable Funerals and Cremation Services at 731-736-4333. Categories:…
Services for Dewayne Holt will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Affordable Funerals and Cremations Chapel. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until time of service. Mr. Holt passed away on January 16, 2021. Please keep the family in your prayers. Categories: Obituaries
(AP) — Tennessee has hired UCF athletic director Danny White as the Volunteers’ new athletic director. Photo Courtesy: Tennessee Athletics The announcement Thursday comes just three days after the firing of football coach Jeremy Pruitt and athletic director Phillip Fulmer’s retirement. Chancellor Donde Plowman noted Tennessee handled this search with urgency. White will be Tennessee’s fourth different athletic director since…
Thursday Night Forecast for January 21st: Mild tonight, cool on Friday, mostly sunny Saturday and rain will return on Sunday. Heavy rain showers and even some weak thunderstorms are expected Sunday into Monday, severe weather is not expected, but 1-2″ of rain seems probable in some locations in West Tennessee. Highs could also reach the mid 60s next Monday, but…
JACKSON, Tenn. — As a reminder, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will begin scheduling COVID-19 vaccines online at 8 a.m. on Friday. The release from the health department says Madison County residents over 75 will be able to schedule an appointment here. Scheduling an appointment will save you a 30 minute window, according to the health department. The release…
The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, January 21. 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….
BRUCETON, Tenn. — A mayor’s Facebook post is causing controversy. He says he’s mourning lives lost to COVID-19, while others say he’s dividing the country even further. The post has been circulating on social media — a picture of Bruceton City Hall with the flag lowered to half staff, and a caption by Mayor Robert Keeton III. “I never dreamed…
