“Mackey” Mac Donald Powell
“Mackey” Mac Donald Powell, age 65, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at his home in Trenton, TN. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Mr. Powell was born in Gibson County, TN on October…
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Rita Kay Brasure
Rita Kay Brasure, 71, of Union City passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her home. Memorial services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Pastor Tony Keeton will officiate.…
Annie Ellen Wilson Wilkins
April 22nd, 1934 - February 27th, 2025 Annie Ellen Wilson Wilkins passed away peacefully February 27, 2025 at age 90. Born April 22, 1934 in Madison County Tennessee, Annie was the fifth child of seven children of Edward Albert Wilson…
Sarah Nell Person
Mrs. Sarah Nell Person was born on January 7, 1942 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on March 28, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at New Greater Bethel A.M.E.…
Karen Lee (Crowell) Webster
Karen Lee (Crowell) Webster, 64, of Rives passed away 12:40 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. Memorial services will be conducted 6:30 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home. Visitation will…
Becky Curlin McKown
Rebecca 'Becky' Curlin McKown, born on June 24, 1947, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025. She was a beloved mother, dedicated teacher, and cherished friend. For the majority of her teaching career, Becky was an English teacher at North…
Frankie (Hunter) Worrell
Mrs. Frankie (Hunter) Worrell, 65, of the Shawtown community passed away Friday morning, April 4, 2025, at her home. Memorial visitation will be held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2025. Frankie was…
Portion of West Tennessee highway washed out in Crockett County
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn.--In Crockett County, flooding caused a washout to a portion of Highway 221 between Gadsden and Alamo. The road is blocked by a large industrial backhoe and…
South Fork of the Forked Deer River above flood stage at Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-The South Fork of the Forked Deer River is running high at the Westover Road bridge in West Jackson. Rains from the last few days have made the river swell…
Area flooding closes road in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn.-- We continue our team coverage with the affects of flooding across West Tennessee. Our crew went out across the area Sunday and found many roads underwater and closed such…
Portion of Sanders Bluff Road in north Madison County closed
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-- In north Madison County, heavy rains have caused flooding along Sanders Bluff Road in Three Way. In this area, the flood waters have inundated Middle Fork Bottoms Park, with…
JSCC operation, Classes return to normal Monday, April 7th
All JSCC locations will return to normal operating hours on Monday, April 7th.
Margaret Bernice Cruce
Margaret Bernice Cruce, 99, of Union City passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her daughter's home.
Hub City Brewing lends a hand to storm victims in McNairy County
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local business is offering a helping hand to the victims of this week's deadly storm in one community. Friday evening, Hub City brewing hosted a special benefit show with…
Local dentistry hold dedication ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local dentistry holds a special event Friday. Hub City Family Dentistry held an official dedication at the location on North Parkway in Jackson. Leaders say this clinic has a long…
Nancy “Mary Lou” (Owens) Yates Davis
Nancy "Mary Lou" (Owens) Yates Davis was born September 26, 1932, in Union City, daughter of the late Cecil and Bessie (Smith) Owens. She married Jerald "J.C." Yates October 12, 1951 and together they had a son, Robert Alan Yates,…
Thomas Lynn Lott
Thomas Lynn Lott, age 69, of Bethel Springs, TN., departed this life on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Lott was born January 30th, 1956, in Selmer, TN., to the late Joyce Frye and Joe Lott. He was…
Gina Renee Harvey
Gina Renee Harvey, age 35, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL., departed this life on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, in Nashville, TN. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at 11:00am at Prospect Church in Selmer, TN.…
Willie Smith
Visitation for Willie Smith age 70 of Denmark TN will be Monday April 7, 2025, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Funeral Service will be Tuesday April 8, 2025, at 1:00pm at the Affordable Funerals and Cremation Services Chapel. Interment will be…
Jim Griffin
Jim Griffin, 68, of Samburg passed away 12:27 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Monday at Samburg Assembly of God. Brother George Hutchison and Brother Darrell Hoffman will officiate. Burial will…
Edna Louise Williams
Memorial service for Edna Louise Williams, age 100, will be Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM at New Hope Baptist Church. Mrs. Williams died Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Christian Care Center of Medina. For additional information, contact Mercer…
Dr. Robert Gene Owens Sr.
Dr. Robert Gene Owens, Sr. was born on June 27, 1930 in Mercer, New Jersey. He departed this life on March 19, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul…
Man sentenced for attempted murder
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One man is sentenced for attempted murder. On January 13, 2024, the Lexington Police Department responded to Walmart located at 547 West Church Street in Lexington regarding a shooting. Responding officers found a victim suffering from…
Sadie Mae Woods
Sadie Mae Woods, age 76, from Whitesville, TN., departed this life on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at Maplewood Nursing Home in Jackson, TN. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 5th, 2025, from 9:00am until time of funeral service at 12:00pm,…
Doris Jean Weddle
Funeral service for Doris Jean Weddle, age 83, will be Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Greater Vision Apostolic Church. Burial will follow in Parkway Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Weddle died Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Maplewood Health Care…
Clyde Wallace Jr
Funeral service for Clyde J. Wallace, age 87, will be Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Mr. Wallace died Sunday, March 30, 2025 at his residence. Visitation…
Orlando Voss
Mr. Orlando Voss, 60, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 1:00 P. M. at Rawls Funeral Home in Brownsville. Interment will be in Knights of…
Marilene Jones
Funeral service for Marilene Jones, age 85, will be Friday, April 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens. Ms. Jones died Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at her…
Alma Deloise Hess
Mrs. Alma Deloise Hess, 73, passed away Friday, March 28, 2025, at Haywood County Community Hospital in Brownsville. Services will be Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 11:00 A. M. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Brownsville. Interment will be in Hess…
What the Tech: Making Facebook ‘friendly’ again
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James Evans Terrett
James Evans Terrett, 86, of Union City passed away 12:40 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Graveside services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Obion County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Greg Terrett,…
Earl Brown
Funeral service for Richard Earl "Rip" Brown, age 66, will be Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow in St. Paul Baptist Church Cemetery in Medon, TN. Mr. Brown…
Harstine Herron
Ms. Harstine Herron was born on March 15, 1950 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on March 26, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church. Her…
Greater Jackson Chamber receives 5-Star Accreditation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Awards the Greater Jackson Chamber with 5-Star Accreditation
Frank Southerland
Mr. Frank Southerland, 83, of Union City passed away 7:00 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at his home.
Katherine Sue “Kathy” McCant
Mrs. Katherine Sue “Kathy” McCant, 73, of Union City passed away 8:15 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at her home.
Make-A-Wish kicks off year two of “WishMakers Wanted” campaign for World Wish Month
Every day, Make-A-Wish grants 89 wishes, on average, throughout the world because of WishMakers.
Brenda Corrinn Middlebrook
Mrs. Brenda Corrinn Middlebrook, 82, of Union City and formerly of Wynne, Arkansas and Conover, North Carolina passed away 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Obion County Nursing Home.
TN Attorney General alerts 23andMe customers of their rights to delete their genetic data
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti is alerting customers of genetic testing company 23andMe of their rights to delete their genetic testing results from the company’s database and take other important steps to protect their privacy given the company’s bankruptcy filing on Sunday.
What the Tech: Chrome Remote Desktop
Have you ever been miles away from home, working remotely, and suddenly realized you desperately need a file from your home computer?
Richard Lee Wellington
Sunrise: May 26, 1948 Sunset: March 25, 2025 Mr. Richard Lee Wellington, age 76, a resident of Brownsville, TN, left this world on March 25, 2025. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 12 Noon at Brownsville…
Reba Kay (Cole) Cook
Reba Kay (Cole) Cook, 74, found peace at her home in Cayce, Kentucky Thursday, March 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer with her loved ones by her side. She was born October 9, 1950, in Fulton, Kentucky, daughter…
Mildred Joyce Rayl
Mildred Joyce Rayl, age 89, of Jackson, Tennessee passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025. Mildred was born on October 7, 1935 in Jackson, TN, the daughter of the late Johnny W. Lowrance and Iva Louellen Lowrance. In her earlier…
Joyce Elizabeth Baker Taylor
As the world awakens to the beauty of spring, we mourn the passing of Joyce Elizabeth Baker Taylor. Joyce Taylor age 81 of Union City, Tennessee, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 26th, after a courageous battle with…
Dorothy Ann Green
Dorothy Ann "Dot" Green, age 89 of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at her home. Dot was born to the late Hallie & Charlie Powers on May 10, 1935. She grew up in Scotts Hill, TN…
Lovie Virginia White
Mrs. Lovie Virginia White was born on March 12, 1956 in Jackson, Tennessee. She departed this life on March 22, 2025. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul C.M.E. Church.…
Charles Robert Kennon
Charles Robert Kennon, affectionately known as “Papa Charles”, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025. Papa Charles was born May 16, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee to Charles and Grace Kennon. He leaves two children, Melanie J. Kennon (Jimmie Hefner) and…
Mary Hazel Harris
Mary Hazel Harris, age 86, of Jackson, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Summerfield Senior Living in Hammond, LA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roy Leon Harris of Hickman, KY, parents H.T. McDaniel and…
Doris Blankingship West
Doris Blankingship West, age 79, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and wife, passed away on March 24, 2025, at Haywood Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation for Mrs. West will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from…
Helen Christine Brooks
Helen Christine Brooks, age 101, slipped into the arms of her Savior on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Mandeville, LA. A Graveside Service will be conducted on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Belleview Cemetery of Bells,…
