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Lois Holly Nicholson Lois Holly Nicholson, 82, of Cookeville passed away Nov. 29 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held on Dec. 2 at Anderson-Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Anderson officiating. Interment followed in the Smyrna Cemetery in Cookeville. She was born Sept. 13, 1936 in Metropolis, Ill. She was a…
Read MoreErnest “Bubba” Fox Ernest “Bubba” Fox, 47, of Bloomington Springs passed away on Nov. 26 at his residence. Memorial services were held on Nov. 30 at Anderson-Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Anderson officiating. He had chosen cremation. He was born on Nov. 25, 1971, in Cookeville. He worked in the logging industry. He…
Read MoreGeorge Michael Flatt George Michael Flatt, 57, of Gainesboro, passed away on Nov. 12 at his residence. Funeral services were held on Nov. 15 at Anderson-Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Anderson officiating. Interment followed in the Pharris Cemetery in McCoinsville Community. He was born Sept. 20, 1961, in Gainesboro. He was a factory…
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Although they gave it their all, the Jackson County Devils fell in a double header game to Clay County. Boys Lose A Close One The boys started out strong. Ian Poteet and Eli Burris each scored 4 -points in the first quarter. Jacob Hardy scored 3-points and at the end of the first the Devils…
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On Dec. 6 a home at 212 Salt Lick Park Lane was totally destroyed by a fire. The homeowner and her dog were able to flee the home. West End, Central and Flynn’s Lick Fire Departments assisted in putting out the fire. For more on this story, pick up a copy of this week’s Jackson…
Read MoreOn Dec. 3 an accident on Hwy. 56 left one injured. Tommy Ward, 65, of Gainesboro, who was driving a 2009 Ford F-650 was traveling south on State Route 56 in Jackson County when a 1995 Dodge Dakota driven by Sammie Worthington, 75, of Gainesboro turned in front of Ward causing him to crash into…
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On Nov. 28 Deputy Kamron Johnston and Deputy Cody Buck responded to a 911 call at 56 Motel in the Bloomington Springs area of Jackson County. Upon arrival the deputies suspected narcotics activity and recognized individuals to have outstanding warrants for their arrest out of Putnam County. Both individuals attempted to resist arrest and flee…
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Historic Granville will host the 19th annual Granville Country Christmas with the theme “Christmas Memories of the 1950’s.” The event will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a full day of activities. At 9:30 a.m. there will be a dedication of the New Granville History Book entitled “The Legacy of a Rural Riverboat…
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On Sunday, Dec. 2 Gainesboro held its annual Christmas Parade. With temperatures in the mid 60’s, it felt more like spring than then the start of the holiday season. It was a perfect day for this event. All of the children enjoyed seeing the floats, along with Elmo, the Grinch, Cookie Monster and more. For…
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