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Erma Jean Ward McCarty

Funeral service for Erma Jean Ward McCarty March, age 74, will be Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Rehobath Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mrs. March died Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Select Specialty…

TaJuan Boyd

Mr. TaJuan Boyd, 45, died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. With social distancing restrictions in place, services will be Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11:00 A. M. at Faith Deliverance Church in Brownsville.  Interment…

Eddie Lewis Swift

Rev. Eddie Lewis Swift, 94, died Sunday, August 18, 2024, at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage. With social distancing restrictions in place, services will be Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 12:00 Noon at Springhill Baptist Church in Ripley.  Interment…

Maurice Demetrius Bond

Mr. Maurice Demetrius Bond, 47, died Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at his residence in Brownsville. With social distancing restrictions in place, services will be Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 12:00 Noon at Farmers Chapel C. M. E. Church in Brownsville. …

George A. Berry

George A. Berry, age 90, resident of Finger, Tennessee and husband of the late Shirley Osteen Berry, departed this life Sunday morning, August 18, 2024 at Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Henderson, Tennessee. George was born May 18, 1934…

Charlie Thomas Springer, Jr.

Charlie Thomas Springer, Jr., age 74, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of Phyllis Kennon Springer, departed this life Friday morning, August 16, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Charlie was born November 15, 1949 in Somerville, Tennessee,…

What the Tech: Zombie Apps and Subscriptions

The Zombies Are Coming for Your Data! It's not Halloween yet, but it's the perfect time to talk about zombies—zombie apps and accounts, that is. These digital remnants of forgotten services compromise your privacy,…

Gibson County Fair returns for 169th year

From livestock shows and impressive exhibits to demolition derbies and the Torres Family Circus, the Gibson County Fair is sure to be an exciting time for all.

Don Lindsey

Don Lindsey, age 80, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on August 25, 2024. Don was born on December 5, 1943, in Jackson, Tennessee, to the late Clark Lindsey, Sr. and Bernice Hancock…

Daphenie Caran Lee Allen

Funeral service for Daphenie Caran Lee Allen, age 56, will be Thursday, August 29, 2024 at 12:00 Noon at West Bemis Baptist Church.  Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Allen died Thursday, August 22, 2024 at her residence.…

Paul Ray Harrison

Paul Ray Harrison, 79, of Hickman, Kentucky passed away 8:19 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.

Football Friday Night Week:1 Recap

If you missed any of the Football Friday Night action of Week 1, catch up right here with the recap. If you are looking for all the final scores, find those here. For…

What the Tech: Help Seeing Your Smartphone

Do you ever find yourself struggling to read text on your smartphone? Maybe you've forgotten your glasses, or you're in a situation where fishing them out of your bag is impractical. While increasing the…

UTM seeks 10,000 student enrollment by 2030

University of Tennessee at Martin Chancellor Yancy Freeman announced some of the university’s goals and recent achievements at the university-wide opening meeting for the 2024-25 year.

What the Tech: Get Your TV Ready for Kickoff

Football season is upon us, and if you're like most people, you'll be watching the games on your big-screen TV. But did you know that your TV might not be optimized for the best…

ARC, law enforcement rescue 42 cats from dangerous conditions in Milan

Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national animal protection nonprofit, responded to a request for assistance from the Milan Police Department in the rescue and placement of dozens of cats living in horrendous conditions in a house where three men have been living without running water or electricity.

What the Tech: Improve Home Wifi

Paying a hefty monthly fee for internet service, yet still experiencing frustratingly slow speeds? You shouldn’t settle for subpar streaming or glitchy gaming. If your internet isn't delivering the speed you expect, let's troubleshoot…

What the Tech: Overpaying for Internet

With prices going up on just about everything, many of us are looking for ways to save money each month. One of the mistakes people make is spending too much for a home internet…