Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home – Jackson on Jun. 17, 2025. Edna Earle Bond, a retired Memphis City Schools teacher, passed away at the age of 84. For 21 years, she was employed at Central High School as an instructor of Business and Office Technology. She was also Student Council Sponsor, Flag Corps Sponsor, and Secretary of Central High School Leadership Council. She never married and had no children. She grew up on a farm in Denmark, Tennessee, with eleven siblings and her mother and father. She is survived by one brother, Howard Ernest Bond of Jackson…
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A notice from the federal government has impacted how advocacy groups can provide legal services for unaccompanied immigrant children in Tennessee. Yesterday evening Advocates for Immigrant Rights (AIR), a subgrantee of the Acacia Center for Justice, was notified by the organization that a “stop work order” had been issued. The center, which helps support unaccompanied youth migrants through legal aid, provides funding to AIR for children in Tennessee. In a letter addressed to the Acacia Center, the United States Department of the Interior said the group must “stop all work” associated with a contract between them and the department. Photo:…
The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD is a redesigned compact SUV that offers a blend of performance, efficiency, and advanced technology. This model emphasizes a smoother ride and sharper handling. In terms of safety, the Tucson Hybrid is equipped with multiple airbags, including side seat-mounted and curtain airbags for both the first and second rows. It also includes advanced safety features such as Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go functionality. The vehicle’s design is noted for its bold styling, which enhances its appeal in the compact SUV market. The exterior of the vehicle features an angular and expressive…
By Tribune Staff If you’re in the market for a compact truck, consider the 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz HTRAC 2.5. It has it all, making it suitable for both urban environments and outdoor activities. It’s a compact pickup truck that combines utility with modern design and technology. It features a turbocharged 2.5-liter engine that produces an impressive 281 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. This allows for quick acceleration and a smooth driving experience. This model is equipped with Hyundai’s HTRAC all-wheel drive system, which enhances its traction and handling capabilities conditions. But when it’s time to get down to…
NASHVILLE, TN – Flower Child, a well-known and quickly growing full-kitchen, fast-casual restaurant from eleven-time James Beard nominated restaurateur Sam Fox, will open on Tuesday, June 24, at Southside at McEwen in Franklin. This will be the first Tennessee location of the beloved eatery known for happy, feel-good eats and drinks. “We are thrilled to bring Flower Child to Franklin, and we cannot wait to welcome the community to our newest location,” said Fox Restaurant Concepts (FRC) Founder Sam Fox. “Perfect for a lunch with friends, or quick and nutritious dinner for the family, we look forward to showing Franklin what…
Dear editor at Tennessee Tribune Donald Trump is offering a massive public lands giveaway to the fossil fuel industry. He’s ordered the U.S. to “drill baby drill” on public lands, and he’s fast-tracked new oil and gas projects, bypassing environmental and public review. His allies in Congress are even pushing to open Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling. If they get their way, the fossil fuel industry will wreck our national landmarks for profit and pump millions more tons of planet-warming pollution into the atmosphere in the process. So if we don’t want to see drilling rigs the…
MARTIN, Tenn. – May 15, 2025 – LOCAL UTM STUDENT RECOGNIZED ON HONORS DAY – Jocelyn V.K. Cantrell (right), a University of Tennessee at Martin student from Old Hickory, accepts the Carol McElvain Memorial Award for a UT Martin student from UTM Chancellor Yancy Freeman during the university’s Honors Day, held April 13 in Watkins Auditorium on the campus of UT Martin. Also shown at left is Dr. Janet Wilbert, professor of health and human performance, who presented the awards. The Carol McElvain Memorial Award is presented by the UTM Department of Nursing to a student at the junior level of…
On Mother’s Day, Moms Urged Elected Officials to Expand Access to Lifesaving Overdose Prevention and Addiction Treatment Services, and Halt the Wave of Harmful Drug Laws Press Conference Featured Mothers Nationwide Who Have Lost Family to Overdose NEW YORK, NY – The urgency of the overdose crisis is starkly evident in the nearly 90,000 lives lost in the United States last year. This crisis, while impacting all communities, is particularly devastating in Black and Native communities, where overdose deaths are rising most rapidly. On the eve of Mother’s Day, moms who have lost loved ones to overdose urged lawmakers to prioritize…