David Thomas Choate
David Thomas Choate, 59, of Obion passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.
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$2 Million Mega Millions Winner in Decherd
Congratulations are in order for the lucky Mega Millions player in Decherd in Franklin County who won an incredible $2 million from the drawing held Friday, Jan. 31.
UT Martin Spring enrollment shows 10% increase over Spring 2024
The numbers are in for the spring 2025 semester at the University of Tennessee at Martin’s main campus and six regional centers, and they show increasing enrollment and persistence.
Cattle and Bison Imports from Mexico Resume Under New Protocol
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the resumption of cattle and bison imports from Mexico. Imports are scheduled to resume within the next several days.
Michelle Lee Bethel
Michelle Lee Bethel, 55, of Union City passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at her home.
Edward Gaylon Herron
Edward Gaylon Herron, age 66, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Nashville, TN. Gaylon was born April 15, 1958, in Haywood County, Tennessee to the late, Danny Joe Herron and Peggy Jean Taylor Herron. Funeral Services will be held…
Betty Ann Ingram
Services for Ms. Betty Ann Ingram, age 67 of Bells, Tennessee will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the Alamo First Christian Church. The interment will be in the Oakview Memorial Park. The family will receive…
What the Tech: Disable control panel
For iPhone users, we know that Apple's "Find My" feature is a powerful tool for locating lost or stolen devices, but a potential security flaw has been discovered.
Linda Lou Owens
Mrs. Linda Lou (Satterfield) Owens, age 73, loving mother of Steven (Kristy) Owens and Shannon (Kevin) James and adoring wife to husband, Thomas Ray Owens, passed away at home on Thursday morning, January 30, 2025, after a courageous battle with…
Catherine Sloas
Catherine Sloas, age 78 of Paris, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Henry County Hospital. Her service will be graveside, at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 2nd at Eastview Cemetery in Camden. There will be no visitation. Catherine Sloas…
Sarah Lemonds Lane
Sarah Lemonds Lane, age 76 of Paris passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, at her residence. Her celebration of life will be at 11:00 am Thursday, February 6, 2025, at the Paris Community of Christ Church, 1404 Lone Oak Road…
Antwanette Nicole Burkley
Antwanette Nicole Burkley, age 50, of Jackson, TN., departed this life on January 16, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 1st, 2025, from 12:00pm-1:00pm with funeral services following at 2:00pm at Hardeman County…
Mary Lou Graham
Funeral service for Mary Lou Graham, age 85, will be Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Graham died Thursday, January 23, 2025 at…
Welton Thomas McDougal
Services for Mr. Welton Thomas McDougal, age 89 of Alamo, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the New First Baptist Church in Maury City, Tennessee. The interment will be in the Harris Grove Cemetery.…
Helen Estelle Alexander Callicutt
Helen Estelle Alexander Callicutt gained her angel wings at the age of 85 in Memphis, Tennessee. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family on January 26, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Helen was…
Johnie Lee Johnson
Johnie Lee Johnson, 76, of Samburg passed away 3:40 p.m Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Living Word Church in Hornbeak. Brother Archie Larry will officiate. Cremation will follow the…
Bettye Mae Outlaw
Mrs. Bettye Mae Outlaw was born on September 5, 1935 in Somerville, Tennessee. She departed this life on January 25, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Bledsoe Funeral Home Chapel.…
What the Tech: IRS identity Pin
Tax season is here, and while you’re busy gathering receipts and crunching numbers, scammers are working overtime to steal your hard-earned money. According to the IRS, tax fraud and scams cost Americans a staggering $5.5 billion in 2023 alone.
What the Tech: Apple intelligence install
While many of us were sleeping, Apple updated iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers with the latest operating system. Included in those updates is Apple Intelligence.
West Tennessee Healthcare Board of Trustees holds meeting
The board of trustees of West Tennessee Healthcare met earlier Tuesday evening at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Geneva Taylor
Mrs. Geneva Taylor was born on November 3, 1947 in Humboldt, Tennessee. She departed this life on January 24, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Home Missionary Baptist Church. Her…
Mary W. Mitchell
Mrs. Mary W. Mitchell was born on July 18, 1943 in Indianola, Mississippi. She departed this life on January 24, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at New St. Luke Missionary…
J. W. Higgins
Mr. J. W. Higgins, 91, of Union City passed away 9:00 p.m. Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Funeral services will be conducted 12:00 p.m. Saturday at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Greg Lawrence will officiate.…
Jeanette Brewer Collins
Jeanette Brewer Collins, age 62 of Paris passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at her residence. Her funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Thursday, January 30th at McEvoy Funeral Home with Rev. Caren Teichmann of First Christian Church officiating.…
Steven Rayance Cherry
Mr. Steven Rayance Cherry, 58, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his residence in Brownsville. Services will be Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2:00 P. M. at Dancyville C. M. E. Church in Stanton. Interment will be in Dancyville C.…
Candice Cherie Parrish
Ms. Candice Cherie Parrish, 41, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Haywood County Community Hospital in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:00 A. M. at Willow Grove Baptist Church in Brownsville. There will be a visitation…
James Darryl Beasley
James Darryl Beasley, age 60, passed away on January 24, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Nashville TN. He was born October 13, 1964 in Jackson TN to Dianne Maness Collins and the late James Harold Beasley. He was preceded in…
Paul James Coulston
Paul James Coulston, age 90, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital of Huntingdon, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Lea and Simmons…
Kristine Lynn Johnson Alexander
Kristine Lynn Johnson Alexander, age 69, resident of Belton, Texas and wife of the late Billy Jack Alexander, departed this life Sunday afternoon, January 26, 2025 at Cordova Wellness and Rehabilitation Center in Cordova, Tennessee. Kristine was born December 15,…
James Laverne Meadows
James Laverne Meadows, fondly known as "Rooster," age 79 was born on October 26, 1945, in Arlington, Tennessee. He departed this life on January 23, 2025, at his residence in Braden, TN, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service…
Robert Lee Banks
Mr. Robert Lee Banks, Jr., 73, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his residence in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 11:00 A. M. at Peaceful Chapel Baptist Church in Brownsville. Interment will be in Brownsville Memorial…
Carolyn Ann Callis
Carolyn Ann Callis, born May 28, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 81. Carolyn was a woman of great warmth, humor, and joy who found happiness in the…
Mary Dempsey Smith
Mary Dempsey Smith, age 86, resident of Somerville, Tennessee departed this life Saturday afternoon January 25, 2025. Mary was born October 7, 1938, in Shelby County Tennessee. She was the daughter of John L. and Mary Katherine Dempsey. She graduated…
Jerry Millard “Jessie” Williamson
Funeral service for Jerry Millard "Jessie" Williamson, age 85, will be Monday, February 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the TN State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads. Mr. Williamson…
Bemis Historical Society awarded $19,080 for museum improvements
The Tennessee General Assembly has allocated $5 million in its 2024-2025 fiscal year budget to support capital maintenance and improvements for museums across the state.
JMCSS hosts its Winter Board Retreat
Well, schools are typically closed on the weekend, but Jackson Academic Steam Academy was a place of learning Saturday.
Evangeline Williams Cowan
Evangeline Williams Cowan, 97 passed away in her home near Bells on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Milan Fire Department responds to Welton St. fire
On Friday January 24, 2025 at approximately 11:15 PM, the Milan Fire Department was dispatched to a residential fire at 2036 Welton St. in Milan.
Former TN State Representative Curtis Halford passes away
Former Tennessee State Representative Curtis Halford passed away Friday.
JPD: Traffic stop leads to drugs seized, arrests
At 12:15 a.m. on January 25, 2025, Jackson Police Department officers initiated a traffic stop, leading to a brief pursuit.
Last chance to see production of ‘Barefoot in the Park’ in Jackson
One local coffee shop opened their doors so local residents could enjoy a cup of joe and a good show.
West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center to host 7th annual Tennessee Songwriters Week
Calling all singers and song writers, one music contest is almost here and you're invited.
Easter Paulette Owens
Easter Paulette (Cook) Owens, 81, of the Pleasant Hill community went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 24, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home.…
Joyce Ann Todd
Joyce Ann Todd, 80, of the Gardner community passed away 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Cypress Creek Baptist Church near Martin. Brother Terry Richie…
Laura Walker Vollmer
Laura Walker Vollmer, age 86, of Moberly, Missouri, passed away on January 21, 2025 in Orange Beach, Alabama. Laura Walker Vollmer was born Moberly, Missouri to Howard and Addie Walker on February 21, 1938. Laura graduated from University of Missouri…
Shenandoah, Clint Black help raise over $1.5 million for student scholarships during FHU’s celebration at the Ryman
Freed-Hardeman University celebrated its 60th Annual Benefit Dinner with an evening at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Lillie Hazel Norman
Services for Ms. Lillie Hazel Norman, age 83 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Sunday, 1:00 P.M., at the Greater Sixth Street Baptist Church in Humboldt, Tennessee. The interment will be in the St. John No. 2 Church Cemetery.…
David Kee Leath
David Kee Leath, age 84, resident of Bethlehem Community, passed away on January 18, 2025, with his children at his bedside. David was born January 7, 1941, the son of the late Richard LaFayette Leath and Cora Beatrice Kee Leath.…
‘Be Pro Be Proud’ semi exhibit helps local high school students get interested in potential careers
A traveling career center is paving the way for students who are looking to the future.
Local city meets with local African American Farmers and land owners
One city sits down with citizens to discuses the importance of land ownership.
