UPDATE: NEW YORK (AP) — At least 46 deaths have been linked to flooding from Maryland to New York from the storm’s strike Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Officials said at least 13 people died in New York City and three in suburban Westchester County. Authorities said at least 23 died in New Jersey and at least five died in…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Dragons of Lane College have been hard at work this summer, as they head into their 2021 season opener on the road this Saturday following a year without live competition in 2020. Due to an extra year of NCAA eligibility, Lane returns several experienced athletes to the roster and will be under the leadership of first…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local organization is helping those effected by trafficking. Trafficking is second fastest growing crime in Tennessee. It’s not only happening in big cities, but in smaller towns too. “It happens everywhere. It most definitely happens here in Jackson. We know trafficking presents itself in many different ways,” said Julanne Stone, Executive Director for the Scarlet Rope…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation has been given a donation. BancorpSouth awards $1,000 grant to the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation. (Photo courtesy: West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation) The Foundation says the $1,000 grant was provided by BancorpSouth, and says it will go to the Dispensary of Hope program at Pathways Behavioral Health Services. “Organizations like The Foundation are…
ERIN, Tenn. — TEC has completed construction on its Benton County Fast Fiber Internet project. The news release from TEC says the project took place in the northern part of Big Sandy. With over $2.3 million invested, TEC says this completion will connect 500 homes and business in the area. “Benton County Electric System is honored to work with TEC…
Thursday Night Forecast Update for September 2nd: A cool and dry air-mass will settle in across West Tennessee tonight with most areas falling down into the 50s by sunrise Friday morning. Nice and mild weather will continue tonight across West Tennessee and continue for Friday and most of the day Saturday. Some showers or weak storms could move in late…
The 4-H Chicken Shack is offering a new way to reserve your chicken in 2021. The Chicken Shack says you can now order online. Ordering your ticket online will reserve your meal, but you must pay one it is delivered or at pickup. The lunches will be served from Sept. 14 through Sept. 18. You are asked to place your…
PARIS, Tenn. — The yearly Arts ‘Round The Square is coming back to Paris. According to a news release, the event will feature pottery, painting, mixed media, woodworking, as well as live performances from Bethel University’s Renaissance Theatre, the Jackson Symphony Small Ensemble, and the University of Tennessee Martin Pacer Pans Steel Drum Band. The event will be Saturday, Sept….
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is denouncing the Supreme Court’s decision not to block a new Texas law banning most abortions in the state. He said Thursday he is directing federal agencies to do what they can to “insulate women and providers” from the impact. Hours earlier, in the middle of the night, a deeply divided high court allowed…
ALAMO, Tenn. — It’s not every day that you dig up underwear. But at Crockett County Middle School, it’s becoming a seventh grade tradition. “It’s kind of strange,” said student Wade Hall. “I’ve never heard of anybody that up underwear.” “When I got here and I heard we were digging up underwear, I was like…” Jensyn Rodgers said. The “Soil…
