HENDERSON, Tenn. — One of the biggest events at a local university is returning. Horizons, hosted annually at Freed-Hardeman University for youth, is one of many events making a comeback after being cancelled due to COVID-19. “Horizons is all about providing an atmosphere for spiritual growth for these teenagers. We’ve been around for 41 years. It started as just a…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. — Bethel University is preparing to go back to normal starting in the fall semester. This year Bethel will offer face-to-face registration every Friday. Students will be able to register for classes until Aug. 16. University leaders say they plan to enforce social distancing in the classrooms, but there are no other major changes planned. Around 3,800 students…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police have arrested a suspect in a Illinois homicide thanks to a new technology. JPD says around 10:15 p.m. on July 2, the new Flock Safety Camera Systems alerted officers to a car reported stolen in Chicago and involved in a homicide. JPD says the tag on the car was verified, and officers were able to…
Robert Downey Sr., the accomplished countercultural filmmaker, actor and father of superstar Robert Downey Jr., has died. He was 85. Downey Jr. wrote on Instagram that his father died late Tuesday in his sleep at home in New York. He had Parkinson’s disease for more than five years. “He was a true maverick filmmaker, and remained remarkably optimistic throughout,” Downey…
Wednesday Night Forecast for July 7th: Areas near the Tennessee River dodged some pop up rain showers on Wednesday, but most of the region didn’t see much. If you didn’t get any rain Wednesday don’t be discouraged as chances stick around for the rest of the work week. A cold front is expected to pass by over the weekend bringing…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Staff with the Jackson Police Department were given an amazing smelling gift. JPD says Buff City Soap stopped by on Wednesday to donate items to staff. JPD says in part, “The donation is greatly appreciated. Daily homemade soaps smell amazing.” You can find more local extras here.
JACKSON, Tenn. — Calling all gardeners, novice and master alike. Thursday is the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture’s Summer Celebration, where you can learn the latest on gardening. Staff at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center are making the final touches to the UT Gardens. This is in preparation for one of their biggest events of the year:…
Mr. Harold E. Brooks was born on June 16, 1934 in Jackson, TN. He departed this life on June 20, 2021 in Visalia, California. A Funeral Service will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Denmark CME Church. Interment will follow in Denmark CME Church Cemetery. Please keep this family in your prayers. For more information call…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit and run on July 3. Investigators say the vehicle is believed to have hit a motorcyclist in the area of Vann Drive and Country Club Lane around 10:15 a.m. on July 3. Video from the area of the…
The Sound of Jackson Season 2 Premiere After a year of limited crowds and cancelled performances, live music is back in the area in full force. And so is our web series, “The Sound of Jackson.” Each episode features local songwriters telling the stories behind their music. Also, catch an exclusive performance of one of their original songs. The new…
