JACKSON, Tenn. — A new program from the Jackson-Madison County Library is aimed at making sure newborn babies get their first library card. The library says the “My First Library Card” program will make sure they have a card before ever leaving the hospital. “Connecting children with literature is one of the most important jobs of the library. We are…
UPDATE: Jackson police say a 17-year-old girl is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of 41-year-old Rita Farris. JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department says it is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Carruthers Drive on Tuesday. A news release says officers were sent to the area around 5:30 p.m., and when they arrived, they found…
JACKSON, Tenn. — This year, we are putting the arts in the spotlight with our new digital series “The Sound of Jackson.” Each episode gives an up close and personal look at some of the best singer-songwriters in West Tennessee and includes an original performance. This week we caught up with Hunter Cross of The Skeleton Krew, who says he…
Edward Lee Taylor of Memphis, Tennessee, was born in Macon, Tennessee on December 9, 1929. He was called home by His Lord and Savior on January 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyette and Viola Taylor; three sisters, Thelma Taylor Dennie, Virginia Taylor Holmes and Joyce Taylor Atkeison; and two brothers, John Tyler Taylor and James…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has openings for six positions. There are currently two openings for a forensic technician in the Nashville Crime Laboratory. These individuals will be responsible for receiving, testing, and notifying agencies about evidence, in addition to other responsibilities. There is one position open for an advanced network ops administrator in Nashville. This individual…
Patricia “Trish” Toombs of Springville 64 Her residence Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Celebration of Life: 1:00 PM Friday, January 22, 2021 McEvoy Funeral Home James Jones 11:00 Am – 1:00 PM Friday, January 22, 2021 prior to the service February 12, 1956 in Obion Co., Tennessee Robert Edward Flowers and Gladys Estelle Turner Flowers, both preceded William “Bill” Toombs…
On Jan. 13, 1982, an Air Florida 737 crashed into Washington, D.C.‘s 14th Street Bridge and fell into the Potomac River while trying to take off during a snowstorm, killing a total of 78 people, including four motorists on the bridge; four passengers and a flight attendant survived. In 2018, a false alarm that warned of a ballistic missile headed…
Mrs. Clarissa Wilkes Bell was born on November 26, 1933. She departed this life on January 8, 2021. Graveside services will begin at 11:30 am Friday, January 15, 2021 Parkway Memorial Gardens Open Visitation Open Visitation will be from12:00 Noon-7:00 pm, Thursday, January 14, 2021 Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel Categories: Obituaries
Mrs. Harrell was born on March 1, 1925. She departed this life on January 12, 2021 Graveside services will be at11:00 am Saturday, January 16, 2021 Friars Point Cemetery- Henderson, TN Open Visitation will be from12:00 Noon-7:00 pm, Friday, January 15, 2021 Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel Categories: Obituaries
Graveside Ms. Sandy McDougal was born on September 24, 1966. She departed this life on January 9, 2021 Graveside Services will be at12:00 noon Friday, January 15, 2021 in Harris Grove Cemetery Alamo, TN Open Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon-7:00 pm, Thursday, January 14, 2021 Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel Categories: Obituaries
