Archives: 2021

COVID-19 in Tennessee: 4,983 new cases, 670,482 total

The gallery above shows the latest statewide COVID-19 data from the Tennessee Department of Health as of Thursday, January 14. 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,…

TCAT-McKenzie instructor dies from COVID-19 complications

McKENZIE, Tenn. — COVID-19 has claimed the life of a beloved educator in West Tennessee. Faculty and students at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at McKenzie are mourning the loss of HVAC instructor Terry Wilson. “Everyone here is in shock. It hits close to home. He was a young man,” Dr. Bradley White, TCAT-McKenzie president, said. Wilson tested positive…

Mrs. Cora Marie Ross

Mrs. Cora Marie Ross was born on July 19, 1925. She departed this life on January 7, 2021  Services will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Highland Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Open Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon-7:00 pm, Friday, January 15, 2021 Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel Categories: Obituaries

Doris J. Runions

  Doris J. Runions of Paris 85 Her residence Wednesday, January 13, 2021 No services scheduled at this time November 28, 1935 in Gibson Co., TN Willie Mathis Kirkland and Ludie Pearl Bass Kirkland, both preceded James Edward Runions, Married: November 11, 1950; Prec. May 19, 1994 Martha Wade (James) of Paris, TN Mary Evelyn Bennett, preceded Don Kirkland of…

Health dept. to surpass 5,000 vaccinated after ‘make-up’ clinic Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. — After Thursday, the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department will surpass 5,000 vaccines distributed. This is thanks to a clinic they held to make sure those who need the vaccine are getting it. One by one, nurses at the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department are immunizing the community, this time teaming up with Madison-Haywood Developmental Services. “Our individuals,…

Smart collar helps you understand your pets

(CBS Newspath) — A high-tech dog collar is giving canines a new voice, analyzing barks so owners know how their pets are feeling. The AI-powered collar from Petpuls compares a dog’s bark to a database of more than 10-thousand samples from 50 breeds of canines, big and small. “With this device we, humans, can understand and communicate better, more accurately,…

Student art to be displayed in Jackson City Hall

JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson, in partnership with the Jackson Arts Council, plans to display children’s art in City Hall. The gallery, “Mayor’s Collection of Masterpieces,” will launch in January and run throughout the year with rotating artwork on the third floor of City Hall, according to a news release. The first gallery will feature artwork of kindergarten…

Bolivar Hospital CEO appointed to health council

BOLIVAR, Tenn. — Bolivar Hospital CEO Ruby Kirby has been appointed to serve on the American Hospital Association’s Rural Health Services Council, according to West Tennessee Healthcare. Kirby will serve a one-year term on the council, according to a news release. The Rural Health Services Council advises the American Hospital Association on advocacy positions, public policy and rural member service…