JACKSON, Tenn. — Summer workouts are currently underway in the Hub City, as Lonnie Starks begins his time as the head coach of both the girls and boys basketball programs at Liberty Tech. Starks returns to the Jackson area after serving the last 11 years at Ripley High School, leading the Tigers to several years of success. Starks now looks…
JACKSON, Tenn. — You’re never too old to learn something new at the Jackson-Madison County Library. The library downtown has partnered with the City of Jackson to get portal tablets for seniors citizens and assisted living facilities. The portals allow users to connect with friends and family through Facebook or WhatsApp. These portals are available for check out at the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Light Trap Books is celebrating its one year anniversary. It will be holding a celebration on Friday, June 18 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a photo booth, giveaways, as well as discounts from neighboring shops. The store says Stacey’s Ice Cream Cruiser will also be there to sell ice cream! The store is…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending as part of a $1 trillion total package. That’s according to people briefed on the plan. Negotiators are trying to strike a deal on President Joe Biden’s top priority. The 10 senators have been huddling behind closed doors, encouraged by Biden…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee is investing $1 million in its teachers. The Tennessee Department of Education says the grant will give teachers free access to English as a Second Language, Special Education and Secondary Mathematics endorsements. The department hopes this will reduce teacher shortages. “In education, ensuring all students have access to great teachers is one of the most important…
JACKSON, Tenn. — RIFA partnered with the Jackson Housing Authority to distribute produce boxes to the community. As a continuation of their Senior Staples Program, the nonprofit launched its community supported agriculture boxes, or CSA for short. CSA is a food delivery project that will deliver fresh produce to local senior citizens. The deliveries will begin June 16 and every…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Library is welcoming readers of all ages to its Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Tails of Tales. Readers are encouraged to stop by the library to select challenges and earn prizes. The program will host different events throughout the summer, like outdoor movies and Facebook Live. Shayne Plunk, the Adult Services Librarian,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Several U.S. senators, including Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn, held a news conference expressing concerns about big tech companies censoring information. Blackburn says Dr. Anthony Fauci and companies like Facebook and Twitter allegedly covered up that the COVID-19 virus came from a lab in Wuhan, China. Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas says media outlets and these companies helped…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two state governors are joining in calls for a hearing on the U.S.-Mexico border. Gov. Bill Lee and Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds joined Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley in calls for a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. In a letter, the state leaders hope the hearing will address concerns over the transportation of children to the states. The letter…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A study into litter pollution will soon be conducted in Tennessee. The Tennessee Wildlife Federation says there is an estimated 100 million pieces of new litter along Tennessee’s roadways. Beyond causing damage to the environment, the TWF says litter is hurting Tennessean’s wallets. The TWF says $15 million in tax dollars has been put towards cleanup efforts…
