Ida Bell Pirtle
Funeral service for Ida Bell Pirtle, age 89, will be Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM at New St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Pirtle died Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at her…
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James Mayo
Funeral service for James Mayo "Baby Bull" Clifton, age 65, will be Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Mr. Clifton passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.…
Joy (Houser) Forrester
Joy (Houser) Forrester, 89, of Troy passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church near Rives. Brother Truitt Cockrell will officiate. Burial will follow in Pleasant…
Hub City Theatre Company presents Comedy of Errors in Rotary Park: Shakespeare in the Park with an Appalachian Twist
Hub City Theatre Company is bringing the Bard to the great outdoors with a lively production of Comedy of Errors in Rotary Park, just outside the Jackson-Madison County Library.
Jimmy Ray “Jim” Tosh
Mr. Jimmy Ray "Jim" Tosh, 71, of Union City passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at his home.
David E. Clement
David E. Clement, age 80, died peace4fully at his home, on Friday, March 21, 2025, following a brief illness.
Joy (Houser) Forrester
Joy (Houser) Forrester, 89, of Troy passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home.
$50,000 Powerball winner in College Grove
Hats off to a Tennessee Lottery Powerball winner in College Grove, who won $50,000 by matching four numbers plus the Powerball in the drawing held Saturday, March 22.
Humboldt Police issue wildlife related public safety announcement
Officers have responded to multiple calls regarding sick or disoriented raccoons in the area.
St. Patrick’s for St. Jude
Elks Lodge #192 held a St. Patrick's Day party to benefit St Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
Tennessee State Troopers locate two missing boys during overnight search in Hancock County
Two missing boys in Hancock County were found safe early Wednesday morning after an overnight search by the Tennessee Highway Patrol and multiple local agencies.
Carola Davis
Funeral service for Carola "Penny" Davis, age 74, will be Monday, March 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Ms. Davis died Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation for Ms.…
Walter Edward Mischke, Jr.
Walter Edward Mischke, Jr. entered eternal glory on March 19, 2025. He was born September 1, 1931 in Memphis, TN to Walter E. Mischke and Frances Covington Mischke. His father was a minister in the United Methodist Church, serving churches…
Deanne M. Taylor
Deanne M. Taylor, 52, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on March 11, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Born on November 18 in Nashville, Tennessee, Deanne spent much of her childhood in…
Josephine Green
Mrs. Josephine Green, 74, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at her residence in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church in Brownsville. Interment will be in Dancyville C. M. E. Church…
Annie Bell Winston
Services for Ms. Annie Bell Winston, age 78 of Alamo, Tennessee will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2025, 2:00 P.M., at the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Bells, Tennessee. The interment will be in the Harris Grove Cemetery. The family will…
Rita Hathcock
Rita Hathcock December 13, 1950 — March 18, 2025 Brownsville, TN Rita Hathcock, a beloved member of the Brownsville community, passed away peacefully at her home on March 18, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on December 13, 1950,…
Jeannie Opal Walker Haney
Jeannie Opal Walker Haney was born in Decatur County Tennessee on February 12, 1940, to the late Ineasy Walker and Lige Walker. Jeannie was the youngest of 7 Children. Her siblings are the late Jessie May Webb, the late James…
Dorothy Jennings
Mrs. Dorothy Jennings was born on September 13, 1930 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on March 11, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Mother Liberty C.M.E. Church. Her…
Thomas Lee Chism
Funeral service for Thomas Lee Chism, age 80, will be Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Sandhill Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Chism died Friday, March 14, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General…
Danny Franklin Patterson Sr
Danny Franklin Patterson Sr., 77, of Milan, TN, passed away on March 15, 2025. He was born on April 27, 1947, in Decatur County, TN, to the late Faye and Charles Alton Patterson. Danny was a beloved father, grandfather, and…
Steve Ferrell Booker
Steve Ferrell Booker passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born in Crighton, Alabama, and raised in Stonewall, Mississippi. His educational journey at Mississippi State University, where he studied electrical engineering, was…
Wayne Kelly Morris
Mr. Wayne Kelly Morris, 90, of Three Way passed away 10:20 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025, at NHC Milan. Graveside services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Oakwood Cemetery near Clinton, Kentucky. Brother Lonnie Sanders will…
Herbert Windham Caldwell
Herbert Windham Caldwell, age 96, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Concord Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. with Bro. Tommy…
Stanley Wayne Scott
Services for Mr. Stanley Wayne Scott, age 63 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the Bluff Creek Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Gardens. If you would like to…
Charlie James Pewett
Mr. Charlie James Pewett, 83, died Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at Rawls Funeral Home in Brownsville. Interment will be Friday, March 28, 2025,…
Lois Evelyn Stover
Lois Evelyn (Larry) Stover, 93, of Union City went home to be with the Lord Monday, March 17, 2025, at The Waters of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Manna Ministries near…
Corinne Willingham Shaw
Mrs. Corinne Willingham Shaw, age 99, of Hickman, Kentucky passed away peacefully at 8:55 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Lake Way Nursing Home in Benton, Kentucky. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the…
Clifford Murrell Cox
Funeral service for Clifford Murrell Cox, age 65, will be Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Greater St. Luke Baptist Church. Mr. Cox died Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. The family will receive friends…
Gary L. Jackson
Funeral service for Gary L. Jackson, age 72, will be Friday, March 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM at East Jackson Church of Christ. Burial will follow in Hurts Chapel CME Church Cemetery. Mr. Jackson died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at…
Bobby Joe McKinney
Funeral service for Bobby Joe McKinney, age 84, will be Friday, March 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Home Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. McKinney died Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General…
Shiloh National Military Park to Commemorate the 163rd Anniversary of the Battle of Shiloh with Cannon Firing Demonstrations and Historical Hikes
Shiloh National Military Park is honored to announce a series of events commemorating the 163rd anniversary of the historic Battle of Shiloh.
Storm Recovery: U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Storage at 366 Centers
U-Haul ® has made 366 Company stores available to help storm victims with 30 days of free self-storage and U-Box ® container usage after a powerful weather system produced deadly tornadoes, fires, flooding and wind damage across a line of states Friday through Sunday morning.
Madison County Democratic Party to elect new leaders
The Madison County Democratic Party will hold its biennial Reorganization Convention on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
$150,000 Powerball winner in Ramer
Congrats to a lucky Tennessee Lottery Powerball player in Ramer, who won $150,000 from the drawing held March 15 by matching four numbers plus the Powerball and using the Power Play multiplier option.
Leaders Education Foundation Hosts Workforce Readiness Scholarship Reception in Partnership with Dixie®
Leaders Education Foundation, a non-profit 501c(3) organization, hosted a reception for their Workforce Readiness Scholarship recipients in partnership with Georgia-Pacific and Dixie ® at Jackson State Community College.
Annie Jones
Annie Jones age 75 of Dyersburg, TN. died Friday, March 7, 2025, at her residence. Arrangements are entrusted to McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation
Shiloh presents ‘Johnston’s Last Day’ Ranger Hike
Save the date and join Shiloh National Military Park on Saturday, March 29, for a special ranger-led hike.
JPD makes arrests in North Highland Shooting
News Release from Jackson Police Department: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Update: Suspects In 1400 N. Highland Shooting in Custody Jackson, TN. - [March 14, 2025] - As a result of investigative work, the Jackson, TN-Police Department announces the arrest of six…
‘What the Tech’-App of the Day: Cleanup for iPhone
JACKSON, Tenn.--The average person stores roughly 2,800 photos on their smartphones and the number is only growing. We use our smartphone camera to take hundreds of…
Information on educational video on scam prevention
In an effort to combat these scams, a video has been created to educate the public, particularly church congregations, about these fraudulent schemes. The video is available for viewing at: www.tnconstables.com/fraud/scam-activity
Ray Nelle McMillon
Ray Nelle McMillon, 96, of Obion went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 13, 2025, at The Waters of Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Rev.…
Harold Lloyd McCage
Harold Lloyd McCage, age 84, of Brownsville, TN, passed away on March 12, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, TN. Born in Haywood County on February 14, 1941, Harold was a dedicated machinist at Tebco, where he applied his…
Kirkland Therapy Services hosts Ribbon Cutting and Open House
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local Therapy Center hosts a special ribbon cutting, Thursday. Residents along with West Tennessee Health Care employees celebrated the grand opening of Kirkland Therapy Services at…
What the Tech: It’s Spring! Time to Spring Clean your Phone
JACKSON, Tenn.--This is the time of year we typically spend a couple of weekends tidying up storage closets, sweeping out from underneath furniture, and cleaning windows.…
James Louis Turner
James Louis Turner Sunrise: July 17, 1961 Sunset: March 8, 2025 James Louis Turner, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away at his home in Brownsville, TN on March 8, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on July…
Robert Wilson
Services for Mr. Robert Wilson, Sr. age 78 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, 1:30 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6:00-7:00 P.M. If you would like to…
Virgie Mae Shields
Mrs. Virgie Mae Shields, 91, of Union City passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025, at The Waters of Union City. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Entombment will follow. Brother Eddie Mallonee…
Mary Shealy Williams
Mary Shealy Williams July 1, 1938 — March 12, 2025 Brownsville Mary Shealy Williams, age 86, long-time Brownsville resident, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis, TN. Funeral Services to honor her life will…
Kathy Ann Dillon
Kathy Ann Dillon, 67, of Union City passed away 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Tri Star Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. Kathy was born August 31, 1957, in…
