DYERSBURG, Tenn. — Dyersburg police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting. Police say Erick Holland Jr., 19, was shot as he walked into his apartment on Fisher Circle around 5 p.m. Wednesday. According to a news release, four people shot Holland and left the scene. Police say 31 shell casings were recovered from the scene, and an apartment and vehicle…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson has hired a new director of engineering, according to a news release. The release says Tom Wolf was selected following a national search. Wolf previously served as the city engineer for the City of Spring Hill, when the city was considered the fastest growing in Tennessee, the release says. Wolf is a graduate…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee are searching for a second suspect in the fatal shooting of a nurse on Interstate 440 last month. Metro Nashville Police told news outlets on Wednesday that an arrest warrant has been issued charging 28-year-old James Edward Cowan with criminal homicide. He’s charged in the Dec. 3 slaying of 26-year-old Caitlyn Kaufman, who…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another Madison County resident has died due to COVID-19. The health department says a 91-year-old man died Jan. 4 due to complications of COVID-19. A total of 146 Madison County residents have died due to complications from COVID-19. The health department also confirmed another 141 cases of COVID-19 in…
Visitation Jan. 8, 2021 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (CST) Arrington Funeral Directors 148 W. University Parkway Jackson, TN 38305 info@arringtonfuneralgroup.com Graveside Service Jan. 8, 2021 2:30 PM (CST) Ridgecrest Cemetery 200 Ridgecrest Road Jackson, TN 38305 Categories: Obituaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers are vowing an investigation into how police handled Wednesday’s violent breach at the Capitol. The Democratic chairwoman of the House Administration Committee, California congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, says the breach “raises grave security concerns” and that her committee will work with House and Senate leaders to review the police response and preparedness. Authorities say four people died,…
Funeral service for Mary Eunice Walton, age 73, will be Friday, January 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mrs. Walton died Monday, December 28, 2020 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mrs. Walton will be Friday, January 8, 2021 at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until time of service. For additional…
Graveside service for Raymond Cole, age 68, will be Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM at St. John No. 1 Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Cole died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Jackson General Hospital. Visitation for Mr. Cole will be Friday, January 8, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information, contact…
Graveside service for Jerry Wayne Patton, age 75, will be Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Cerro Gordo Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Patton died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his residence. Visitation for Mr. Patton will be Friday, January 8, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. For additional information, contact…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has overwhelmingly turned aside a challenge to President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in Arizona, guaranteeing the result will stand. The objection to the results in Arizona — spearheaded by Rep. Paul Gosar and Sen. Ted Cruz — was rejected 93-6 on Wednesday night. All votes in favor came from Republicans, but after violent protesters mobbed the Capitol…
