What the Tech: Graduation gift ideas
It’s May, and graduation season is in full swing. While cash is always appreciated, why not give the grads in your life something a little more personal and practical?
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Margaret Ann “Lacy” McKinney
Services for Mrs. Margaret Ann “Lacy” McKinney, age 75 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12 Noon at the Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will be in the McKinney Family Cemetery. The family will…
Clyde Bruce Melson
Clyde Bruce Melson August 7, 1968 - April 25, 2025, Clyde Bruce Melson 56, passed away on April 25, 2025, in Jackson Tennessee at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. After along courageous battle with Leukemia. He was surrounded with love from…
Ida Elaine White
Ida Elaine White, aged 68, of Union City, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Born on June 25, 1956, in Leighton, Alabama, she was the beloved daughter of the late Eli Felton, Sr. and Mary…
Bobby Wayne Williams
Bobby Wayne Williams, 77, of the Clayton community went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born October 13, 1947, in Obion County, he was the son of the late…
Peggye Taylor Elkins
Peggye Taylor Elkins, age 92 of Puryear, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025 at her residence. Her funeral service will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 3rd, at McEvoy Funeral Home with Josh Manning of East Wood Church of Christ…
Norman Edwin Williams
Mr. Norman Edwin Williams, 83, of Union City, beloved son of the late Elihue and Estelle Williams of Dyer, joined Jesus in heaven on Sunday April 27, 2025, following a brief illness. Services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Thursday at…
Daniel Campbell
Daniel Campbell, age 63, passed away peacefully at his home in Ripley, TN, on April 29, 2025. Born on May 26, 1961, in Brownsville, TN, Daniel was known for his profound love for family and his ability to bring joy…
Jerry Moore
Jerry Moore, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Brownsville, TN on April 29, 2025. Born on May 29, 1949, in Lexington, TN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025,…
Margaret Jean Kaiser
Margaret Jean Kaiser, age 81, passed away peacefully, on April 22, 2025, at the Haywood Post Acute, formerly known as Crestview Healthcare Center. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM, at the Lea &…
Prince McGowan
Prince McGowan, age 72, of Whiteville, TN., departed this life on Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at Bolivar General Hospital. Visitation will be held Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, from 9:00am until time of funeral service at 11:00am, at Union Hill M.B.C.…
James Roy Sanders, Jr.
James Roy Sanders, Jr., age 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Mr. Sanders was born in Greenwood, S.C. on February…
What the Tech: Safe browsers
If privacy is important to you, it’s worth taking a look at how the major browsers work and what information they share.
Blackburn’s REPORT Act requires tech platforms to report crimes against children
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sent letters to Google, Microsoft, Discord, and X regarding the puzzling and alarming decrease in reports of child sexual abuse material, online enticement, and child sex trafficking submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s (NCMEC) CyberTipline in 2024.
Inventor, author, and entrepreneur Dr. Cori Lathan visits UT Martin
Dr. Cori Lathan, the chief executive officer of De Oro Devices and co-founder of AnthroTronix Inc., was the guest speaker at a College of Engineering and Natural Sciences STEMinar held April 22.
Law enforcement agencies conduct sex offender compliance checks
The TBI, McNairy Co Sheriff's Office, and U.S. Marshals conducted a sex offender compliance operation this week and found 36 out of 42 offenders compliant.
Washout access area on Hwy 21 at Reelfoot Lake reopens
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has reopened the Washout access area along Highway 21 at Reelfoot Lake.
Lanier to address Union graduates at May 3 commencement
Prominent attorney Mark Lanier will deliver the commencement address as part of Union University’s spring graduation ceremonies May 3 on the Great Lawn.
What the Tech: Google cookies
You know those website pop-ups asking you to "accept all cookies?" Google recently announced it's reversing course on promised changes to simplify how users manage these digital trackers, raising concerns about online privacy.
Jose Jaime Arizmend
Jose Jaime "Mr. Joe" Arizmendi, age 79, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Jackson, TN. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Mr. Joe was known for his unwavering work ethic and deep love for his…
What the Tech: Missing officer Facebook scam
Have you recently seen a Facebook post about a missing police officer named Carolyn Lynch?
Tiara Marie Rucker
Funeral service for Tiara Marie Rucker, age 25, will be Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Ms. Rucker died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at…
Phyllis Estelle Davis Digel
The Magic of an Ordinary Life Our Mother, Phyllis Estelle Davis Digel lived her life in beautiful West Tennessee as a true Southern woman. She often marveled at the beauty of the rolling hills and lovely roadside trees of West…
Tommy Williams
Tommy (Ball Head) Williams, age 66, of Lexington, TN and formerly of Bath Springs, TN., departed this life on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
$440,000 Tennessee Cash Winner in Lyles, Powerball winners in Savannah, Murfreesboro, and Lenoir City
Woo hoo! Weekend drawings at the Tennessee Lottery created thousands of winners, with a few that were especially notable.
Carroll County Chamber announces plans for 2025 National Day of Prayer
The Carroll County Chamber of Commerce plans for the 2025 National Day of Prayer in Carroll County.
Information on Hatchie Birdfest in Brownsville
For the complete schedule for the Hatchie Birdfest being held in Brownsville April 25-27 visit : http://www.hatchiebirdfest.com.
William David Tate
William David Tate, 67, of Hornbeak, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Born on March 20, 1958, in Union City, he was the son of the late Bill and Jane (Daniels) Tate. On February 14,…
Talmadge Brown
Talmadge Brown, 80, of Hornbeak, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home at 2:37 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He will be deeply missed by his family and the many friends whose lives he touched. Born November 16, 1944,…
What the Tech: DNA test kits
Millions of Americans have embraced at-home DNA kits. But behind the promise of ancestry and well-being lies a growing concern: who really has access to your genetic information, and what can they do with it?
Gary John Dragstedt
Gary John Dragstedt, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on April 23, 2025. He is survived by his wife: Marcia Tucker; and children Robert and Jennifer Dragstedt; brother Roger Dragstedt; and sister Carol Breeser; grandchildren: Dylan, Tanner, Elliette, and Sylas Dragstedt. Mr.…
Demetra Faye Pratt
Demetra Faye Pratt, affectionately known as "Dee," passed away peacefully at her home in Collierville, Tennessee, on April 22, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on March 2, 1950, in Alamo, Tennessee, she dedicated her life to caring for…
Elizabeth Jane Lett Adams
IN THE CARE OF - George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home April 30, 1953 – April 23, 2025 Elizabeth “Betsy” Jane Lett Adams, 71, of Jackson, TN passed away on April 23, 2025 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital from…
Abner Utley Taylor IV
IN THE CARE OF - George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home Abner Utley Taylor IV was called home to his Lord on April 21, 2025. Ab was a man for all seasons. He had a heart of gold and…
Lucy Carter Floyd
Services for Ms. Lucy Carter Floyd, age 89 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, 2:00 P.M., at the Mt. Pleasant C.M.E. Church. The interment will be in the Montgomery Cemetery. The family will receive friends…
Rosa Lee Jones
Services for Ms. Rosa Lee Jones, age 74 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, 12:30 P.M., at the Macedonia Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Hurts Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends…
Linda Croom
Services for Mrs. Linda Croom of Henderson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, 2:00 P.M., at the Montezuma C.M.E. Church. The interment will be in the Church Cemetery. If you would like to send flowers in memory…
Belynda Freeman
Services for Ms. Belynda Freeman, age 57 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, 11:00 A.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. The interment will be in the Church of Israel Cemetery. If you would like to send…
Phillip Miller
Services for Mr. Phillip Miller, Jr. age 69 of Stanton, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, 12 Noon at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Stanton, Tennessee. The interment will be in the Bountiful Blessings Cemetery.…
Lillie Morgan Hines
Services for Ms. Lillie Morgan Hines, age 74 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, 10:00 A.M., at the East Jackson Church of Christ. The interment will be at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Parkers…
What the Tech: Key fob cloning
You assume your vehicle is secure. But what if thieves could bypass your car's security system without even triggering the alarm?
Joshlin Woodruff Merriweather
Joshlin Woodruff Merriweather 35 of Jackson TN Visitation will be on Friday April 25, 2025 from 11 A.M. to 4 P.M. at the Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Saturday April 26, 2025 at 1 P.M. Service will be…
John Andrew King III
John Andrew King III, age 32, passed away on April 17, 2025. Born on February 5, 1993, John was a beloved husband, father, son, and friend whose kind heart and quiet strength left a lasting impression on all who knew…
Mary Walker Winston
Graveside service for Mary Walker Winston, age 87, will be Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Winston died Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation for Mrs. Winston will be Friday,…
Trittany Sherina Hardin
Funeral service for Trittany Sherina Hardin, age 31, will be Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Ms. Hardin died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Visitation for Ms.…
Charles Lynn Cates
Charles Lynn Cates, age 78, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Lea and Simmons…
What The Tech: new uses for old devices
Don't Toss It! Repurpose Your Old Tech This Earth Day
Families gather at Discovery Park to watch Lyrid Meteor Shower
Residents visited the Discovery Park of America in Union City for a special Astronomy Night.
Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC celebrates 50 years
One of Jackson's longest running law firms celebrated a huge milestone.
Colonel Winston Henning
Funeral service for Colonel Winston Henning, age 73, will be Friday, April 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Browns Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Browns Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Henning died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Jackson-Madison…
