May 1, 1868: The Union Flag published a unique advertisement. âMr. Wm. S. Barkley has our thanks for a delicious bottle of pure grape wine. This proves to us conclusively that good wine can be made in this country. It also proves another fact, and that is, Mr. B. knows how to make it. Send and get a few bottles and try it and be convinced.â
The Union Flag was a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way on the masthead.
May 1, 1905: With a dateline from Johnson City, the Nashville Banner reported news about area railroads. âPreparations are being made to resume work on the South & Western Railroad, which line was, ten years ago, partly built and was then known as the â3 Câsâ line, which was to extend from Chicago by Cincinnati to Charleston, S.C., crossing the Tennessee Valley and the Southern Railway at Johnson City, Tenn.â
Retired Decatur police officer, ‘a good soul,’ dies of COVID-19
Updated Jan 11, 2021;
Posted Jan 11, 2021
Mike Landrum, a former Decatur police officer who retired in 2015, died of complications from COVID-19 Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.
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Mike Landrum, 58, retired from the force in 2015, according to the department.
Our hearts go out to the family of Retired Decatur Police Officer Mike Landrum. Landrum passed away this morning due to complications from COVID-19.
He honorably served the City of Decatur until his retirement in 2015. We ask for prayers for his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/gFUcAtEcgb Decatur, AL Police (@DecaturALPD) January 9, 2021
John Michael Landrum formerly lived in Blytheville, Ark. and was born in Covington, Ky. He is survived by his wife, Crystal Rice Landrum. Services will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Tanner.