East Middle School Choir gets new uniforms

Thanks to the efforts of South Jackson Performing Arts Center (SJPAC), led by Greg Gressel, members of the East Middle School choir now have new choir uniforms. 71 sets of uniforms were purchased.
Dorrell makes Columbia State Dean’s List

Columbia State Community College is pleased to announce that 665 students were named to the dean’s list for earning academic honors during the Fall 2025 semester.
Mildred Louise Jenkins Edwards, 96

Mildred Louise Jenkins Edwards passed this life on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at NHC in Murfreesboro at the age of 96. Mildred was born in Detroit, Michigan, the only child to the late Howard and Rosa Hall Shelton. She graduated from Moore County High School in 1947 and was the Valedictorian of her senior class. Mildred went on to teach in a one-room schoolhouse for one year. She then went to work at Wilson Sporting as a payroll clerk and ended her working career as a payroll clerk at Roses Department Store in Murfreesboro. Mildred was a member of Rockvale Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, E.B. Jenkins.
Arthur William “Rabbit” Syler, 71
Arthur William “Rabbit” Syler, age 71 of Belvidere, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Franklin County, he was born in Winchester on Feb. 5, 1955.
Callie Mai Allen, 102

Callie Mai Allen of Normandy passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at NHC – Tullahoma at the age of 102. Mrs. Allen was born in Shelbyville to the late Henry Mitchell and Callie Mai McLauglin Bartlett. During her life, Callie was a member of First Baptist Church of Tullahoma. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William J. Allen; one sister, Pauline Roberts; and one brother, Robert Bartlett. Mrs. Allen is survived by her daughter, Betty Burford; two grandchildren, Tara Hatchell and Tyrus Burford (Cristal); and three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tanner, and Harlan.
Billy Hulen Sherrill, 72
Billy Hulen Sherrill, age 72 of Decherd, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, March 31, 2026, at Saint Thomas West Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Investigation launched into infant death

The death of an infant has prompted an investigation centered on the mother of the infant.
Early voting for May Primaries begin

The 2026 election cycle has officially begun as today is the first day of early voting for the May primaries. Early voting for the May 5 primaries will run until Thursday, April 30.
Services today for ‘Greatest Ranger That Ever Was’

Thomas Edward Gwynn, one of Tullaboma’s oldest residents, and “The greatest Ranger that ever was” passed this life on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Life Care Center at the age of 106, just two months shy of his 107th birthday.
Alan Lee Curtis Sr., 70
Alan Lee Curtis Sr., 70, of Winchester, passed away on Friday, April 10,
