JACKSON, Tenn. — The annual Jackson Out of the Darkness Walk will be held Saturday, November 6. Courtesy: Out of the Darkness Walks Facebook page Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the walk is one of more than 550 being held in cities and towns across the U.S. to bring awareness and raise funds. “Suicide touches one in…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred around 5 p.m. on Tuesday. According to THP’s crash report, a tractor trailer and a Ford F-250 were traveling along Highway 22 when the two collided. The collision lead to the death of Cody Byrum, 25, of Huntingdon, who was a passenger in the Ford…
DENVER (AP) — The United States has issued its first passport with an “X” gender designation — a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who don’t identify as male or female. The State Department said Wednesday it expects to be able to offer the option more broadly early next year. The United States’ special diplomatic envoy for…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say law enforcement agents arrested two people after finding 40 stolen catalytic converters inside a car during a traffic stop on a Tennessee interstate. Agents with the West Tennessee Drug Task Force found the automotive devices when they stopped a car for a traffic violation on Interstate 40 in Haywood County on Sunday. Agents found…
SARDIS, Tenn. — The Town of Sardis Water System has issued a boil water notice for all customers. Crews are currently working on repairs following a water line break overnight that drained the tanks. The CDC advises potentially-contaminated water should be boiled for at least one minute — or three minutes for elevations over 6,500 feet — before consuming. There’s…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Local law enforcement agencies are teaming up to investigate two unexplained deaths. But they also worry about an increased usage of a medication that is intended to save lives. According to a news release from the Lexington Police Department, they’re joining with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department after two unexplained deaths happened in the last two…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Local teachers are being rewarded for their creativity. They received a grant after submitting video ideas of ways to better their classrooms and help their students learn. The videos were posted on the Leaders Education Foundation Facebook page, and the community decided on who should receive these grants. The teacher’s video with the most likes and shares…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The second “Mayor’s Collection of Masterpieces” is coming this December. According to a news release from the Jackson Arts Council, this art gallery will feature art from 9th to 12th grade students from Dec. 1 to Jan. 28. Those who are interested in sharing their artwork can bring art to the City Hall lobby from 8 a.m….
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Students at Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School walked out in support of an important message. “This has been the week that the nation celebrated Red Ribbon Week, and Red Ribbon Week is the week where we talk about being alcohol and drug free,” said Victoria Toone, a professional school counselor. This week, students at Isaac…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One non-profit organization held a news conference on Tuesday to discuss issues inside prisons. Prison Fellowship discussed the American perspective on prison reform and second chances. The faith-based organization gathered data on prisoners. One thing agreed on was the removal of barriers and addition of in-prison jobs and education training programs. “We supposed to help take those…
