Ronald Scott Bogue, age 60, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on December 9, 2025.
Donald was born on September 16, 1965, in Tarpon Springs, Florida. He was the son of the late Donald Leroy Bogue and Donna Wright Bogue.
Known to many as Donnie, Donald was full of life and positivity. He had a deep love for golf, reading, western movies, and country music, and he was a devoted Christian. For more than 30 years, he was a loyal supporter of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a cause that was close to his heart.
Donald spent 26 years working in the plastics manufacturing industry, a career that was sadly cut short due to health issues. A natural problem-solver, he was an avid DIYer who loved building things and had a remarkable ability to fix just about anything. Above all, Donald was a kindhearted man who would do anything to help someone in need.
He is survived by his son, Bradley Scott Bogue of Jackson, Tennessee; his mother, Donna Wright Bogue of Jackson, Tennessee; his sister, Stephanie Bogue Dillard (Charles); and his niece, Alexis Dillard. He is also survived by one uncle, five aunts, and many cousins.
Donald will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. A service in his honor will be held at a later date.
For additional information, contact George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home at (731) 427-5555.
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Two U.S. service members and one American civilian were killed and three other people wounded in an ambush on Saturday by a lone member of the Islamic State group in central Syria, the the U.S. military’s Central Command said.
The attack on U.S. troops in Syria is the first to inflict fatalities since the fall of President Bashar Assad a year ago.
Central Command said in a post on X that as a matter of respect for the families and in accordance with Department of Defense policy, the identities of the service members will be withheld until 24 hours after their next of kin have been notified. The gunman was killed, it said.
Pentagon chief spokesman Sean Parnell said the civilian killed in the attack was a U.S. interpreter. He said the attack targeted soldiers involved in the on-going counter-terrorism operations in the region and is under active investigation.
The shooting took place near historic Palmyra, according to the state-run SANA news agency, which earlier said two members of Syria’s security force and several U.S. service members had been wounded. The casualties were taken by helicopter to the al-Tanf garrison near the border with Iraq and Jordan.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the attacker was a member of the Syrian security force.
Syria’s Interior Ministry spokesman Nour al-Din al-Baba said a gunman linked to IS opened fire at the gate of a military post. He added that Syrian authorities are looking into whether the gunman was an IS member or only carried its extreme ideology. He denied reports that suggested that the attacker was a security member.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted on X: “Let it be known, if you target Americans — anywhere in the world — you will spend the rest of your brief, anxious life knowing the United States will hunt you, find you, and ruthlessly kill you.”
The U.S. has hundreds of troops deployed in eastern Syria as part of a coalition fighting IS.
Last month, Syria joined the international coalition fighting against the IS as Damascus improves its relations with Western countries following the ouster of Assad when insurgents captured his seat of power in Damascus.
The U.S. had no diplomatic relations with Syria under Assad, but ties have warmed since the fall of the five-decade Assad family rule. The interim president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, made a historic visit to Washington last month where he held talks with President Donald Trump.
IS was defeated on the battlefield in Syria in 2019 but the group’s sleeper cells still carry out deadly attacks in the country. The United Nations says the group still has between 5,000 and 7,000 fighters in Syria and Iraq.
U.S. troops, which have maintained a presence in different parts of Syria — including Al-Tanf garrison in the central province of Homs — to train other forces as part of a broad campaign against IS, have been targeted in the past. One of the deadliest attacks occurred in 2019 in the northern town of Manbij when a blast killed two U.S. service members and two American civilians as well as others from Syria while conducting a patrol.
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Mroue reported from Beirut.
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An earlier version of this story gave an incorrect reference to Iraq.
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SUMNER COUNTY MAN INDICTED, CHARGED IN WESTMORELAND ARSON INVESTIGATION
SUMNER COUNTY– An investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Sumner County man in connection to a fire that occurred in September.
On September 12th, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Westmoreland Fire Department in investigating a fire that occurred at a residence in the 4000 block of Bledsoe Street in Westmoreland. During the course of the investigation, agents developed information identifying James Allen Jones, Jr (DOB: 05/15/97) as the individual responsible for starting the fire.
Last week, the Sumner County Grand Jury returned indictments charging Jones with one count each of Aggravated Burglary, Arson, and Vandalism over $10,000. On December 12th, Jones was served with the capias in the Sumner County Jail, where he was already being held on unrelated charges. His bond is set at $100,000.
The charges and allegations referenced in this release are merely accusations of criminal conduct and not evidence. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and convicted through due process of law.
If you have information about an intentionally set fire, call the Tennessee Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017.
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Crime Stoppers needs your help identifying this moron.
The guy your about to see has been in the area of Buttonwood Dr. and Crews Lane flipping car door handles and the ones that were unlocked, well he took that stuff. Remember always lock your car doors. If not, the Grinch will steal Christmas. Call (731) 424-8477.
This week’s Pet of the Week from Tipton County Animal Shelter is Jessie!
Meet Jessie, part Husky, part hyena energy, 100% heartthrob!
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a baby Husky and Ed the hyena from “The Lion King” collided in a ball of giggles, zoomies, and unfiltered enthusiasm, well behold Jessie.
Jessie is around 5 to 6 months-old and his vibe is ‘What if I never stopped moving…ever?’ And he has some special skills like breaking hearts, charming the ladies, and sprinting like he just heard someone say, “treat!”
Jessie loves people, especially the ladies. He spots a woman from 30 feet away and immediately turns into a tail-wagging rom-com protagonist. Expect dramatic slow-motion running. Expect swooning. Expect him to throw in an Ed-style goofy grin for maximum melt-your-heart effect.
But don’t let the lovebug side fool you, this boy has energy for days!
We’re talking Olympic-level zoomies, spontaneous interpretive dance in your living room, and a personal commitment to making sure you also hit your step goals for the day.
He’s hilariously affectionate, wicked smart, and very ready for a family who will:
- Give him lots of exercise.
- Commit to consistent training. (He’s eager to learn, but easily distracted by everything.)
- Have a secure fence.
- Appreciate comedy because Jessie will keep you laughing.
Jessie is still a puppy and needs guidance, structure, and someone willing to help him become the amazing adult Husky he’s destined to be. In return, he promises unlimited laughter, affection, and enough goofy Ed-inspired charm to keep your home full of joy.
If you’re ready for a lovable, lady charming, laugh-out-loud little chaos gremlin, come meet Jessie.
He can’t wait to giggle, wiggle, and snuggle his way into your heart!
Jessie will be neutered upon receipt of an approved adoption application, and may be best as an only dog due to his energy levels.
To adopt Jessie, please contact Lee Riley or Amber Smith by calling (901) 837-5919.
Tipton County Animal Shelter also has an online adoption application at www.tiptonco.com.
WBBJ 7 Forecast Update:
Friday was a really nice day and Saturday isn’t going to be too bad either. But major changes are coming in Saturday night and a cold blast will be hanging around through Monday next week. Highs were near 60° today but will be near 50° on Saturday. You can cut that number in half for Sunday as mid 20s look to be as warm as things are going to get. We could be below 25° for over 48 hours. Take necessary precautions and take care of your pets, yourself and your pipes during the cold spell. We will have the latest coming up here.
Wednesday/Thursday marked the 4 year anniversary of the deadliest December tornado outbreak we have ever seen. In total there were 71 tornadoes and 89 people lost their lives (most of them were in Kentucky including many in Mayfield. We had two long tracked supercells that spawned an EF3 and an EF4 tornado. Each were on the ground for over 90 minutes and each tracked over 80 miles. We could be looking at another chance for severe weather around Christmas but forecast models 14 days out are often not to be trusted.
THIS WEEK:
Thursday and Friday were decent and were mostly sunny to partly cloudy days. Highs reached up to around 50° on Thursday but back up to around 60° for our Friday. Both days were dry and the winds had a southerly component to them on Thursday but changed to the north Friday evening as the first front pushed in. The partly cloudy skies will make for some mild overnights though. Thursday night will fell down to the mid 30s and Friday night lows should be cooler fall into the low 30s to kick off our weekend behind the dry front that passed late in the day on Friday. Friday’s front came in from the north and will drop temperatures about 10° on Saturday.
THE WEEKEND:
A powerful cold blast is on the way for the upcoming weekend. The system will move through on Saturday afternoon and it looks like it will not be bringing any showers with it to West Tennessee. The system will have two fronts, one late Friday night and the main front coming in late Saturday. Highs on Saturday will only reach the upper 40s from Friday nights front. Saturday’s system will be a low pressure area followed by a potent front. The front will drop us down to around 20° by Sunday morning.
Sunday is going to be by far the coldest day of the fall so far. Remember, winter doesn’t even officially start until Sunday December 21st. Actually we have not encountered cold like this since the middle of February last winter. Highs will only reach the low to mid 20s and the wind chill will hang around 5-10° most of the day as well. We may not get above 25° from Saturday midnight through Monday noon. That is 48 hours of Frigid weather. Please take necessary precautions to yourself, your pets and your pipes.
Expect a mostly sunny day on Saturday and a sunny but brisk day on Sunday. Skies should stay clear Sunday night and that will keep us cold as we head into next week. The winds will be breezy at times this weekend and come out of the north behind the fronts making for a blustery and stinging wind.
NEXT WEEK:
Monday morning is going to be very cold with morning lows in the low to mid teens. Any breeze at all will make it feel in the single digits again. Please have the winter gear ready for the kids before you send out to school for their last week before the Christmas break. Monday will remain mostly sunny but highs will only reach the mid to upper 30s. Monday night will be chilly with lows dropping into the mid 20s. The warm up start on Tuesday with highs reaching the mid to upper 40 and mid to upper 50s are coming on Wednesday. Some showers could return on Wednesday but there is a much better chance for showers and maybe a few storms mixing in on Thursday.
Brian Davis
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Earlier this week, we asked our audience which Christmas song is the worst. Now we have the results!
Which Christmas song is the worst?
- “All I Want for Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey (34%)
- “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” by Dean Martin (4%)
- “The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late)” by Alvin and the Chipmunks (5%)
- “Grandma Got Run Over” by a Reindeer by Elmo and Patsy (57%)
Click here to see our previous poll questions and results.
JACKSON, Tenn.–One local health facility celebrates a major milestone.
Friday is the one year anniversary for West Tennessee Bone and Joint’s new consolidated clinic location.
To celebrate, leaders decided to host the much overdue dedication. Both the current a former CEOs of West Tennessee Bone and Joint spoke at the event.
Physician president, Jason Hutchinson explains why it was so important to build a new facility.
“We know we’re seeing over 600 patients a day in this facility. We could not do that at our other facility. It’s allowed us to bring in some technologies like how to check patients in, from a digital technology standpoint that we had no chance at being able to do,” said Hutchinson.
West Tennessee Bone and Joint is located at 50 Capital Avenue in north Jackson.
BOLIVAR, Tenn.–One local town gets into the Christmas spirit with a special celebration.
Residents gathered in Bolivar for their annual ‘Small Town- Big Christmas’ Festival.
Guests can enjoy special attractions including ice skating, miniature golf, train rides, a Holiday mart, and much more.
If you missed out, don’t worry because the festivities will continue Saturday, December 13 as well as December 19 and 30.
“Just about everything out here is free. The only thing you would have to pay for is we have a new Build-a-Bear for Santa, snowmen, and reindeer. Those are $10. There’s concessions and of course anything you buy at the Holiday Mart. Everything else is absolutely free,” said Dylan Hill, director of
Community Development for Bolivar.
The event is located at the Bolivar Farmer’s Market at 110 Lafayette Street, in Bolivar.
