Archives: 2021

Mrs. Vivian G. Johnson

Services for Mrs. Vivian G. Johnson, age 83 of Lexington, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021, 2:00 P.M., at the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Lexington City Cemetery. She will lie in state at Pleasant Hill on Saturday at 9:30 A.M.. The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 1:00 P.M., until…

Tennessee lawmakers’ 3-day COVID special session cost $136K

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A three-day special session of the state legislature that placed limits on what governments and businesses can do to address the COVID-19 pandemic cost Tennesseans $136,643. The Tennessean reports the amount includes per-diem payments and mileage reimbursment for the lawmakers in attendance. Tennessee lawmakers convened the session on Oct. 27. In addtion to a law limiting…

2 in custody following barricade in east Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. — A heavy police presence was seen at a home in east Jackson Wednesday afternoon. WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News had crews on the scene as about 20 officers came to the house. According to a neighbor, when police arrived they knocked on the door to get the two suspects out. They say one of the suspects closed the…

3 car crash along Highway 70, Smith Lane under investigation

JACKSON, Tenn. — Officials are investigating a crash that occurred in West Madison County. According to officials, the crash happened Wednesday afternoon on Highway 70 west and Smith Lane. The three car crash included a truck, a car, and a Madison County deputy SUV. Officers from the scene say there were injuries. However, the severity of the injuries are unknown at…

State leaders make pitch for law enforcement to come to Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — State leaders are making the case for law enforcement across the country to come to Tennessee. Gov. Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Jeff Long announced their efforts on Wednesday. The goal is to have those leaving other states to come and join the Tennessee Highway Patrol. “There are many highly skilled…