JACKSON, Tenn. — Lifeline Blood Services is asking the community for help. Marketing manager Caitlin Roach says, with the very low supply of blood, they are trying to catch people’s attention by giving away a brand new Ford EcoSport SUV. “The need for blood right now has truly never been higher. I don’t know how else to say it. I…
JACKSON, Tenn. — An event is highlighting local Black business owners. Soul is an event that celebrates the arts and culture of Black business owners. Many entrepreneurs came together at the Co in Jackson for a panel discussion and to network. The organizer, Trunetta Atwater, says she hopes people who attend gain the knowledge they need to become great entrepreneurs….
JACKSON, Tenn. — A special graduation ceremony took place Tuesday. The WestStar Leadership program celebrated its 2020 to 2021 graduating class Tuesday evening. WestStar is a regional leadership program, sponsored by the University of Tennessee at Martin. It brings together 29 to 30 leaders from all of the communities in West Tennessee. They discuss economic development, tourism and more. This…
MEDON, Tenn. — More details emerge about a crash Tuesday morning on Highway 18. According to a crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Gobelet Road. Two vehicles were involved in the crash. Both were traveling on Highway 18 and a collision happened at the intersection with Gobelet Road. THP says 18-year-old Matthew Hill died in…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado Springs isn’t just known for its beautiful mountain scenery and outdoor activities, it’s also got a huge military population including one of the most well-known facilities in the world. The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, and the Cheyenne Mountain Complex date back to the Cold War era. The complex built under 2 thousand…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Tuesday afternoon with the support of family, friends, and coaches, North Side point guard Ta’Myra Bogan signed her official letter to continue her basketball career next year at Tusculum University. Originally from Alabama, Bogan spent her first years competing in Milan her 8th and 9th grade years, before joining the Lady Indians program at North Side her…
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — There are breathtaking views everywhere you look in Colorado Springs. The city sits right at the base of the Rocky Mountains and one of the nation’s most famous landmarks – Pikes Peak. From hiking, to biking, to running, there is great weather year-round, and plenty of things to do outside in Colorado Springs. From the Manitou…
Weather Update – 9:00 PM – Tuesday, June 22nd TODAY: After a sunny and pleasant day we are in for a touch of fall this evening as clear skies and a northerly flow will allow temperatures to drop to the middle 50’s overnight. A dry pattern in our weather continues the next couple of days and we’ll notice warmer and…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — A semi-trailer hauling eight vehicles, travelling eastbound on I-40, collided with a bridge Tuesday, causing a massive fire delay. “One of the steer tires blowed on the front of the vehicle, causing him to lose control and hit the end of the bridge,” Madison County Fire Chief Eric Turner said. “When he made contact with the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A tradition to honor the doers in the community continued Tuesday. The City of Jackson and Keep Jackson Beautiful hosted their 31st Mayor’s Civic Pride Award Ceremony and Luncheon. The event recognizes citizens and businesses for taking exceptional care and pride in their properties. City of Jackson Mayor Scott Conger says it’s an honor to be a…
