DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — The United States began flying some of the thousands of Haitian migrants who have crossed from Mexico into a Texas border camp back to their poverty-stricken homeland. A U.S. official tells The Associated Press that three flights departed San Antonio for Port-au-Prince on Sunday morning and would arrive in the afternoon. The official spoke on…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — A new Southern Baptist Convention task force is overseeing a third-party investigation into how the denomination handled allegations of sexual abuse. The task force chair says the probe aims to uncover the truth so it can be dealt with. An investigative firm will look into accusations that the SBC’s Executive Committee mishandled abuse cases, resisted reforms…
JACKSON, Tenn — The West Tennessee State Fair is back and people across Jackson and the surrounding areas are taking advantage. What’s the fair without food? There’s everything from funnel cakes, cheese curds to gator on a stick. Along with food, fair goers had the opportunity to enjoy some rides, games and win various prizes. There’s something for everyone. Different…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Starlight Symphony is back for the Jackson community. “We’re so excited because it’s the Starlight Symphony, our annual free community outdoor concert. We’re just thrilled to be here tonight. We’re thrilled that people can gather safely and have an opportunity to come together as a community,” says director of the Jackson Symphony, Sherry Freeman. Guests had…
JACKSON, Tenn. — One local organization raised money to help the furry friends of Jackson. It was all about paws and claws Saturday at the Jackson Country Club. The Jackson Animal Care Center hosted their inaugural Bow Wow Brunch. Director Whitney Owen says people could enjoy a meal while also helping out their furry friends in Jackson. The money raised…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A historical Jackson icon opened their door for free Saturday. Smithsonian Magazine announced a free museum day nationwide. And the Carnegie Legends Museum in downtown Jackson joined the celebration. The museum has memorabilia from several legendary musicians, including Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, and Elvis Presley. Museum coordinator, Becky Fly says every 10th person that came to the museum…
DENVER (AP) — A former high school student convicted of killing a teenager and injuring eight others at a Denver-area school in 2019 has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. Devon Erickson was sentenced Friday after victims and families gave emotional testimony about the lasting trauma from the shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch. Erickson, now 20, was…
Today’s Pet of the Week from Saving the Animals Together is Bella. Bella is approximately 4-years-old. She is up-to-date on her shots, spayed and micro-chipped. Bella is house trained and crate trained. She is full of life and love. Sometimes she can be a little moody. She would do best as an only pet and in a home without small…
Weather Update – Saturday, September 18 – 4:00 PM TODAY: We started off our weekend with soggy conditions. Rain continued over most of the day with 0.05″ of rain accumulated in Jackson so far today. Humid and cloudy conditions remained after rain showers began to dissipate. Highs reached into the lower 80’s today but should drop into the upper 60’s…
Jessie Evelyn Milligan, age 91, resident of Whiteville, Tennessee and wife of the late Myrle Milligan, departed this life Thursday morning, September 16, 2021 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee. Jessie was born October 12, 1930 in Fayette County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Irby Lee Skelton and Thelma Beatrice Watkins Skelton. She received her education in Moscow,…
