Gloria Jean Randolph passed on March 30, 2026, at the age of 80, having been born on April 16, 1945, in Jackson, Tennessee.
She passed away peacefully at home in Corinth, Mississippi with her two fur babies “Mystery” and “Grandpappa” that she loved dearly.
She was an avid crafter that eventually lead to her opening her own business called “Crown Jewels.”
She is survived by her parents, Ray and Elsie Newman; son, Dakota Talley; daughter, Lauren and her husband, Joey; and sister, Vicki Newman; and friend, Rogerick Judd.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Gynell Fiveash, Maudie Mosier, Ruth and J.D. Newman, and her uncle, Roy Newman.
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Jamie Talley will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Highland Memorial Gardens.
JACKSON, Tenn.–One local school system holds an event for its employees to get outside and take in the great spring weather.
The Jackson-Madison County School System held their “We Care Color Walk” Tuesday afternoon.
The event was held at Liberty Technology High School in northeast Jackson.
At the event, employees and staff of the school system got together, exercised, walked and were doused with colorful powder while wearing white “We Care” shirts.
Organizers told us what makes this event not only fun, but beneficial to their employees’ health and wellness.
“So we thought it would be a fun, easy way to gather people together to make exercise fun..We did sell the ‘We Care’ T-shirts that you can purchase as well,” said Kerri Breeden, Chief of Staff with JMCSS.
“We have invested dollars into our employees and their wellness. We wanna make sure we focus on fitness, physical wellness, mental wellness, health and wellness and financial literacy,” said Diane Hicks Watkins, Deputy Superintendent with JMCSS.
This is the school system’s 3rd “We Care” Health and Wellness program this year.
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MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol Jackson District Office in west Madison County held an employment open house Tuesday afternoon. Attendees considering a career in law enforcement had the chance to meet the team, ask questions, and explore opportunities.
“Pay, benefits are definitely something that they can focus on as far as being a plus,” said Sgt. Charles Childers. “It’s a very unique way to serve your community. It’s a very rewarding career, and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else.”
PARSONS, Tenn. — Decatur County Mayor Mike Creasy and Decatur County Emergency Management hosted a dinner for the first responders who put in days of non-stop effort during the ice storm in late January.
Responders in Decatur County had to work through as much as 1 inch of glazed ice from freezing rain that fell over the course of three days.
U.S. Representative Matt Van Epps was the guest speaker recognizing those responders with an addition to the Congressional Record.
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the people of Decatur County, Tennessee for their extraordinary display of unity, service, and selflessness during the recent Winter Storm Fern,” Said Rep. Van Epps.
Representative Van Epps went on to call those first responders inspiring.
“Decatur’s residents epitomize Tennessee’s Volunteer spirit. You made us all proud. Your example is one that deserves to be remembered and one that should inspire communities across our nation,” the Congressman proclaimed.
Decatur County Mayor Mike Creasy shared his thoughts on the residents of the county being recognized on a national level.
“I’ll get emotional quick because I love this county so much, and the people, the words he was speaking was exactly what exemplifies Decatur County.”
According to Mayor Creasy, this is the 9th time since 2019 that Decatur County has been added to a Congressional Record.
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