South Side takes down North Side in local rivalry game
JACKSON, Tenn. — South Side boys basketball defeated North Side 79-41. Categories: Sports
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Civic Center events cancelled until March for warming shelter
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson is postponing all events at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in order to help provide more space for the local warming shelter. The city says it will postpone all events scheduled at the Civic Center until March 15. They are doing this to ensure men have a place to stay until a permanent…
Jackson-Madison Co. NAACP to host virtual events for MLK Day
The Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP is hosting virtual events in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Events for Monday, Jan. 18 are: 8:30 a.m. — Virtual Health Forum- “Impact/Implications of COVID-19 on People and Communities of Color.” You can join this forum through Zoom with the ID “810 0204 6457.” You can also dial in at (312)…
Educator of the Week: Leigh Ann Skaggs
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. — It’s time for this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Leigh Ann Skaggs is an 11th grade English teacher and literacy coach at Chester County High School. She says she knew she wanted to be a teacher as early as middle school, and found her love for English when she…
Health department reaches decision in chicken farm discussion
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Discussion and a decision from local health leaders regarding mega chicken farm operations in Madison County was made Friday. The Madison County Board of Health called a special meeting to discuss concerns associated with the farms. “There is a group of citizens that are very concerned about the chicken feeding barns that are going up in…
Dorothy Schmidt Cole, oldest living Marine, dies at 107
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina woman recognized as the oldest living U.S. Marine has died at age 107. Fair Winds and Following Seas Join us in saying goodbye to Sgt. Dorothy (Schmidt) Cole who passed away last week as the oldest living Marine. Last year, “Dotty” shared her story as she celebrated her 107th birthday. Semper Fi, Marine….
CWD-positive deer found in Lauderdale, Madison counties
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed CWD-positive deer have been located in Lauderdale and Madison counties. According to a news release, the deer from Madison County was harvested by a hunter and was within 10 miles of Henderson County. The release says Henderson County is now considered CWD High-Risk. This means that Henderson County will now have wildlife feeding…
NRA declares bankruptcy, plans to incorporate in Texas
NEW YORK (AP) — The National Rifle Association says the nation’s most powerful gun-rights organization has filed for bankruptcy and will seek to incorporate the nation’s most politically influential gun-rights group in Texas instead of New York. The announcement Friday comes months after New York’s attorney general sued the NRA over claims that top executives illegally diverted tens of millions…
Memphis man charged in U.S. Capitol raid
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Federal authorities say a Tennessee man has been arrested and charged with taking part in the raid at the U.S. Capitol last week. Photo Courtesy: U.S. Department of Justice A U.S. Justice Department warrant says Matthew Bledsoe has been charged with illegally entering or remaining in a restricted building and violent entry and disorderly conduct on…
DSCC announces virtual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — The Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce and Dyersburg State Community College will host a virtual celebration on Monday, Jan. 18. According to a news release, the celebration will take place virtually on Dyersburg State’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Dr. Robin Gadsden-Dupress, a family and community partnership specialist at Western University, will be the guest speaker. Dr….
