Chester County, Tenn. — A local family affected by epilepsy asked the community for help by attending multiple events Saturday. Two year old Anistyn Newsom started having seizures in January. After EEG and MRI testing, they found she has a cortical displasia in her brain, causing her epilepsy. They have recently been informed that a seizure response dog would be…
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — People along rivers in seven states may see a low-flying helicopter towing a long cylinder, starting late this month and going into July. The 30-foot-long tube holds an electromagnetic instrument that the U.S. Geological Survey uses to make maps of aquifers. Those are underground areas from which water can be drawn. The helicopter holds more equipment….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The man on federal death row for the racist slayings of nine members of a Black South Carolina congregation is making his appellate argument that his conviction and death sentence should be overturned. Oral arguments in the case of Dylann Roof are scheduled to be held Tuesday before a three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit…
(AP) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, today announced it has made a $200,000 donation to Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation, the nonprofit organization she co-founded with her mother, Bev Lambert, to promote the adoption and well-being of shelter animals. Tractor Supply President and CEO Hal Lawton surprised Miranda…
PINSON, Tenn. — Saturday everyone was invited to go and learn all about their favorite pollinators: bees! The Bee Fest and Honey Bee Virtual 5k were hosted Saturday morning at the Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park. The event featured guests including Jackson Area Beekeepers, Madison County Master Gardeners, Madison County Ut Extension, and others. A portion of the proceeds from…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The VFW Post 6496 and the West Tennessee Veterans Coalition coordinated the placement of American flags on the graves of veterans for Memorial Day. This morning veterans groups, civic groups, scouts, and others were all invited to participate in commemorating the men and women who died while in the military service of their country. Participants gathered at…
The Jackson Madison-County Health Department has confirmed 7 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, May 23. That brings the total number of cases in Madison County to 11,465. The newest confirmed cases range in age from 17-years-old to 57-years-old. There are currently four Madison County residents hospitalized with COVID-19. One of those patients is on a ventilator. The health department…
JACKSON, Tenn.– A local organization is raising money for a good cause. Attendees broke out their black ties and blue jeans for this fundraiser. The Friends of Heart organization is raising money to help save lives, one heart at a time. The Friends of Heart organization hosted their Black Tie and Blue Jeans fundraiser. The event is the organization’s largest…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local high school celebrates its graduates Saturday evening and offers an alternate way to view the ceremony. Liberty Technology Magnet High School held the 2021 graduation ceremony at the Oman Arena on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. While the event had a limited number of tickets available for each graduate, the event was live streamed on the…
On Saturday May 22, both North Side High School and Liberty Technology Magnet School held their 2021 graduation ceremonies at Oman Arena. Tickets were limited due to the pandemic, however the replays are available to watch. To watch the replays of both North Side High School and Liberty Technology Magnet School’s live streamed graduation ceremonies, visit the JMCSS YouTube channel…
