General Electric will divide itself into three public companies focused on aviation, health care and energy. The storied American manufacturer struggled under its own weight after growing to become a sprawling conglomerate. The breakup is the culmination of an arduous, yearslong reshaping of a symbol of American manufacturing might that could signal the end of conglomerates as a whole. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Two local businesses are coming together to help those in need. Floral Cakes in Jackson is hosting a donation event sponsored by the West Tennessee Farmers Market. The Winter Package Giveaway aims to provide senior citizens with necessary items or food in the event the winter weather becomes more than seniors can handle. Items needed include: gloves,…
MARTIN, Tenn. — Veterans joined students at a local high school for a music-filled breakfast. Westview High School Principal Jeromy Davidson says the early event was to ensure veterans could interact with students and enjoy the tributes that were planned. Students welcomed the guests with cards and ornaments etched by student artists. Following breakfast, the veterans were met with applause…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police are continuing to investigate Monday night’s fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman in the area near Lambuth Boulevard and Westwood Avenue. According to a news release, at approximately 5:50 p.m., officers were dispatched after a call of shots fired. They then received a second call stating a woman had been shot. Upon arrival, police say…
TRENTON, Tenn. — Gibson Electric Membership Corporation and CoBank and are giving back to the community. The two organizations say a total of $5,000 each was given to Central High School Alumni & Associates, Trimble Fire Department, and the Town of Gibson. The donations will be used at the Crockett County Community and Family Resource Center to make upgrades for…
Tuesday Night Forecast Update for November 9th: Clouds will continue to move in this evening before clearing out again Wednesday morning. Highs could reach the mid 70s Wednesday afternoon before a cold front passes Thursday morning bringing showers & weak storms with it. Severe weather is NOT in the forecast. Cooler weather will be moving in for the end of…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A Jackson surgery center is being recognized. A news release says Physicians Surgery Center has been named one of America’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers and the number one Ambulatory Surgery Center in Tennessee by Newsweek Magazine and Statista for 2022. The release says the 2022 highlights for the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers are based on quality of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge has resentenced a death row inmate to life in prison for the second time in two years after finding that his trial was marred by racism during jury selection. The trial court judge on Tuesday resentenced Abu-Ali Abdur’Rahman to three consecutive life sentences. If the resentencing is not challenged, he will spend the…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee woman has been convicted of suffocating her husband and hiding his body inside a plastic tub in the attic of their home. A jury in Memphis found 43-year-old Latosha Starks-Twilley guilty of first-degree murder Thursday. She faces a life sentence in the death of 47-year-old Waddell Twilley. Trial witnesses testified that Twilley was reported…
JACKSON, Tenn. — “Faces of Our Veterans,” a project started by the West Tennessee Veterans Coalition, showcases photographs of veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country’s freedom. Tuesday morning, the City of Jackson unveiled the 2021 exhibit at City Hall featuring portraits of West Tennessee veterans. “We continue to this day to see our men and women step…
