JACKSON, Tenn. — Colleges across West Tennessee have opened up their facilities this week for competition, as Union University officially tipped off their annual boys basketball team camp Tuesday afternoon. This year’s three day camp will feature over 70 teams from several different classifications across 5 different states. While the results on the court have no serious implications, a few…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — On Tuesday, McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport honored two pilots who dared to fly on a very special anniversary. “They have the same story. They’re both Americans who had a dream, and who let nothing stop them from their dream,” said Thelma Rudd, Events Coordinator for the Memphis Blackhawks. One hundred years ago, one famous pilot returned to…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — A jury has found Keyandre Benson guilty in the mass shooting at a Brownsville armory in 2017. Kyandre Benson at a court appearance on Tuesday, Feb. 28. The shooting took place on Jan. 27, 2017, at the National Guard Armory in Brownsville, according to a news release from District Attorney General Frederick H. Agee. The release…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The City of Jackson has been selected for a grant to improve crosswalks at a busy intersection. The city says it will receive the Multimodal Access Grant for both crosswalks and crossing signals at North Parkway and North Highland Avenue. The money will also be used to bring the curb ramp to ADA standards and add 1,300-feet…
A New York judge on Tuesday approved disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein’s extradition to California, where he faces additional sexual assault charges. The decision ended a legal fight prolonged by the COVID-19 pandemic, the defense’s concerns about Weinstein’s failing health and a squabble over paperwork. Judge Kenneth Case said there was no reason to delay Weinstein’s transfer any longer. The…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a federal inmate, Cecil Corey Haggins, who was imprisoned on drug charges has escaped from a minimum security facility in Tennessee. The Bureau of Prisons says the FBI, the U.S. Marshals Service and other law enforcement agencies have been informed of the escape from the Federal Correctional Institution Memphis’ satellite camp in Millington, located…
Ms. Debra Ann Martin was born on September 22, 1959 in Madison County, TN. She departed this life on June 10, 2021 in Humboldt, Tennessee A Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at St. John’s #1 Missionary Baptist Church. Open Visitation will be from 1:00 pm-7:00 pm Friday, June 18, 2021 at Bledsoe Funeral…
Tuesday Night Forecast for June 15th: After a perfect day (warm & not humid with a light breeze) on Tuesday, similar weather will stick around on Wednesday. The humidity will increase as we get towards the end of the week though. Rain showers could return on Saturday but most the rain will come in on Sunday and storms will be…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is warning of a phone scam involving law enforcement. The TBI says the caller uses the Tennessee Human Trafficking Hotline, and other Nashville police numbers, to claim to be a “Ryan McClain” with the Nashville Human Trafficking Task Force. The caller will say the victim’s number was found on a human trafficking…
JACKSON, Tenn. — In August of 1821, Madison County was named for President James Madison. And the next November, the City of Alexandria’s name was changed to Jackson, for President Andrew Jackson. Now, fast forward to 2021: the city and county are preparing for their largest birthday celebration yet. Judy Renshaw is a part of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Celebration…
