The Jackson Purchase Historical Society (JPHS) will meet on Saturday February 19 at 10:30 am at the Benton Branch of the Marshall County Public Library, 1150 Birch Street in Benton, Kentucky. Our speaker will be Society Vice President Richard D. Parker who will discuss his just-published book, Wicked Western Kentucky with a special emphasis on the Marshall County area. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing at the meeting. This is a change from the program previously announced, which has been rescheduled for June. The program will be available by ZOOM for those unable to attend…

The Jackson Purchase Historical Society (JPHS) will meet on Saturday January 22 at 10:30 am at the Discovery Park of America, 830 Everett Blvd., Union City, Tennessee. Our speaker will be Scott Williams, who will speak on “The Accidental Fame and Lack of Fortune of West Tennessee’s David Crockett” Those attending the meeting should identify themselves at the Registration Desk as attendees for the Jackson Purchase meeting and they will be directed to the meeting room. Those attending will have the opportunity to tour the Discovery Park after the meeting. The program will also be available by ZOOM. Register in…