TULSA, Okla. (AP) — An emotional President Joe Biden has marked the 100th anniversary of the massacre that wiped out a thriving Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Biden spoke in Tulsa on Tuesday of the hundreds of Black people killed by a white mob a century ago. He said he had “come to fill the silence” about one of the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A non-profit is preparing to host an annual event in Jackson. “This is our 16th annual Canstruction event, and after cancelling last year, we are so excited to be back,” said Gracie Sloan, the Marketing Director for RIFA. RIFA is preparing for their annual Canstruction in Jackson, partnering with local businesses and industries to fight hunger. “Canstruction…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Public Library has begun its Summer Reading Program. The library says the program will bring: Challenges that can be completed for prize bundles up to July 17 Playdate in the Park at Conger Park every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Legos at the Library at the Main Library on Tuesdays from 1…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson police have confirmed the boyfriend of a missing Gibson County woman has been charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping in her death. Police say Shawn Shaw has been charged with first-degree murder, especially aggravated kidnapping, domestic assault and tampering with evidence in the death of 19-year-old Patti Hathcock. Hathcock was reported missing on Friday, May 28…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson State Community College has extended the application deadline for their radiologic technology program, according to a news release. The release says the deadline is now Tuesday, June 15. Students who are accepted into the program will begin the fall semester on August 23, the release says. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to perform entry-level,…
Funeral service for Mrs. Willie Lorene Griffis Royal, age 76, will be Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in Parkers Crossroads, TN. Mrs. Royal died Monday, May 28, 2021 at Jackson…
WATERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — A suburban Boston police officer who became a national hero in 2013 when he tackled one of the Boston Marathon bombers has retired from the only job he ever wanted. Watertown police Sgt. Jeffrey Pugliese retired on Monday after more than 41 years on the force after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65. Pugliese, an…
Tuesday Night Forecast for June 1st: After a chilly Memorial Day Weekend, Jackson turned out to have the 6th coolest May on record with an average temperature of 65.4°. Jackson saw 4 days with highs only in the 60s and officially never hit 90° once according to the reading gauge at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport. Our average, the high temperature was…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a possible suspect in an ID theft investigation. The department says the suspect was allegedly seen using the victim’s debit card at JK Beauty on North Highland Avenue. JPD says she was wearing a purple shirt, black jacket with three strips on the sleeve, and…
Funeral service for Mrs. Willie Lorene Griffis Royal, age 76, will be Thursday, June 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Mercer Brothers Funeral Home. Burial will follow on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads in Parkers Crossroads, TN. Mrs. Royal died Monday, May 28, 2021 at Jackson…
