Darden, TN

The Trustees of the Trust established by the late Harryette Campbell of Sikeston recently announced $4 million in gifts to higher education and national non-profits. These gifts are in addition to previous gifts specified in Campbell’s Trust of over $2.3 million to local and national non-profits and higher education made in March 2022.

Midtown theater is showcasing a jukebox musical based on the life and times of country music legend Patsy Cline, with a couple of Jordanaires gospel tunes.

The Martin Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash Friday morning between a tractor-trailer and pick-up truck. The accident happened just before 10:30 on Highway 431 near Highway 22 and Highway 45. Martin Police Chief Don Teal says 64-year-old Terry Mask, of Lexington, Tennessee, was killed...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A trip for dinner Tuesday night ended in one of the scariest ways imaginable for one Louisville couple. A man suspected of shooting a police officer in Tennessee was shot and killed in a shootout with Kentucky State Police in Louisville Tuesday night. The man, Samuel...

Locals and visitors alike will have plenty to do during the upcoming holiday weekend. The Fourth of July weekend would not be complete without fireworks. Hardin County’s show is on the Tennessee River in Saltillo on Monday, July 4, starting at dark, weather permitting. Due to scheduling conflicts and...

A Hardin County identity theft case investigation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol led to the search of a now former Adamsville police officer’s home last Thursday, according to the state Department of Safety. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, said Safety Department Director of Communications...

Faith Elena England, 58, of Scotts Hill, Tenn., passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022, in Jackson, Tenn. Mrs. England, the wife of Travis Lynn England, was born Aug. 5, 1963 in Nashville to Rev. Frank Ernie Butts and Mealey Lucille Moore Butts. She was a homemaker. Mrs. England is survived...

The United States Marshals Service and Chester County Sheriff’s Department are currently conducting a manhunt for Cory Lee Waldrop, 38, of Henderson, according to the Chester County Sheriff’s Department. Waldrop was reportedly seen driving on Hurst Road Monday, June 20, by CCSD Investigator Seth Preslar. Aware that Waldrop did not have a valid driver’s license and noting he failed to maintain the correct lane of travel, Investigator Preslar initiated a traffic stop. Waldrop refused to stop, and a vehicle pursuit was initiated. The pursuit continued into Hardeman County, and Waldrop’s vehicle reportedly became disabled at which point he evaded arrest on foot.

Cub Scout Day Camp July 18-22 Cub Scout Day Camp 2022 will be from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. July 18-22 at Freed-Hardeman University. The camp is for all rising first through fifth graders. Camp will offer various types of activities which may include archery, arts and crafts, shooting BBs, field sports, nature, and other fun and unique Cub Scout things. Cost is $125 after if paid after May 27. Fee includes five days of activities, camper t-shirt, collector’s patch, and insurance. Snack and lunch provided daily. Parents can also register as a camp volunteer. Parents who volunteer all week will receive 50% off registration for one child. Register online at http://wtacbsa.org.

HENDERSON, Tenn. – The student-athletes of Freed-Hardeman University showed off the first half of their name in the spring of 2022 by seeing 129 different players earning academic awards. 45 Lions and Lady Lions were named to the President's List with 84 earning a spot on the Dean's List, with six two-sport athletes listed on both Dean's and President's list. To be on the President's List, a student must be full-time and have a 4.0 grade point average. Students on the Dean's List have earned a minimum 3.4 grade point average for the semester.

A 44-year-old Lexington man was taken into custody Tuesday morning, June 28, 2022, on a federal narcotic trafficking charge. Joel Lynn Arnold of Lexington was arrested by the Lexington Police Department, FBI Agents, Jackson Police Department, Dyersburg Police Department, and officers with the Safe Streets Task Force. The arrest occurred...

Mr. Jack Webster Rogers, 81, of Enville passed away Monday June 27, 2022 at his home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 30, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue Chapel with Bro. Gene Hanna officiating. Burial will follow in Milledgeville Cemetery. The family received friends at Crook Avenue from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday.

Preston L. Riley, 73, of Henderson passed away June 22, 2022 at his home. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with Bro. Brad Patterson officiating. Burial followed in Chester County Memory Gardens. The family received friends at Crook Avenue from noon-2 p.m. service time.

Nancy Rebecca Poston Brasher, 70, of Decaturville, passed away Friday, July 1 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Nancy was born Jan. 8, 1952 in Crockett County to the late Frank and Martha Wayne Poston. She attended Vennard College in Iowa before going to cosmetology school. She was a retired beautician...