NEW YORK (AP) – Singer Phil Margo of The Tokens has died at the age of 79. His family tells The New York Times Margo died Saturday in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke. Margo and his younger brother Mitch founded The Tokens, which had a number-one hit in 1961 with “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” Besides his music career, Margo…
McKenzie, Tennessee Services for Ruth Ettie Harris Bucy, 84, will be held Monday, November 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home with Brother Chance Steen. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Church of Christ Cemetery near Buchanan, TN. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 22, 2021 from 12 noon until 1:00 pm. Mrs. Bucy a retired…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The University School of Jackson’s Holiday Mart is back for day two of sales. Each year, the USJ Holiday Mart brings thousands to the Carl Perkins Civic Center, putting many in the holiday spirit. People from all over came to enjoy the Holiday Mart. This time of year is the perfect opportunity for visitors to get their…
MILAN, Tenn. — The Gibson County Mass Band is gearing up for a once in a lifetime opportunity. “The Tournament of Roses Parade is one of the largest parades in the United States and it has been referred to as the big granddaddy of them all when it comes to parades,” said Lead Director Jeremy Tate. After applying to be…
Weather Update – Saturday, November 20 – 4:30 PM TODAY: We had a nice Saturday today across West Tennessee but it was a little cloudy. Clouds continued to move in this afternoon and will continue to overnight. This will lead to mostly cloudy skies ahead of our passing cold front tomorrow. Expect lows in the mid 40’s. We should remain…
MILAN, Tenn. — The City of Milan ate a Thanksgiving meal at One Table. Local churches and officials in Milan hosted their One Table event before Thanksgiving. The event is open to anyone who wants to grab a Thanksgiving meal, and take a seat at the table that stretches across Downtown Milan. The city has been putting the One Table…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One local church is making sure everyone has a Thanksgiving dinner. “I want to thank this church for doing this today as well as, the other churches that are doing what they are doing today,” said Earl Remy, Thanksgiving dinner recipient. One local church gives to their community before the holidays, historic First Baptist Church in Jackson…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Car lovers are using their passion to support a good cause. Local organizations held Coffee and Cars toy drive in Jackson Saturday. The event had over 100 cars enter into the show. Attendees could browse cars while also drinking a cup of coffee. Participants could also donate toys for children at the Carl Perkins Center for the…
ATLANTA (AP) — Authorities say they’ve given the all-clear at Atlanta’s airport after a gun accidentally went off in the facility’s security screening area, causing chaos. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport officials said on Twitter that there was no active shooter at the airport. Atlanta Police said no one was reported injured. Airport officials said the discharge happened around 1:30 p.m. at…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. is opening COVID-19 vaccine boosters to all adults, and urging them for anyone 50 and older. The decision Friday seeks to simplify what has been a confusing list of who’s eligible. Now for anyone 18 or older, the only requirement is to be at least six months past their last dose of a Pfizer or…
