Stories of Interest from the Hickman Courier from January 28, 1871 • A man by the name of Turner, who resided near the Obion County border was awoken from bed and given 89 lashes and told to leave the county by a band of ruffians. • A group of women traveling through Fulton County were reported to have been soliciting charity from residents claiming to be survivors of the steamer T. L. McGill that caught fire and burned on January 16th. They were later proven to be imposters. • With cold weather expected in the upcoming days the Hickman Ice…
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The Jackson Purchase Historical Society will begin its 2021 program on January 23 with a presentation by on Kentucky Foodways. Because of restrictions on the size of public gatherings, the meeting will be held through Zoom. To register in advance for this meeting click JPHS Meeting – January 23, 2021. All are welcome to participate. The program will begin at 10:30 a.m. CST. Login will begin at 10:00. Please login a few minutes early. Bobbie Smith Bryant is no stranger to the Jackson Purchase Historical Society or the Jackson Purchase region. A native of Calloway County, she has written four…