WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Russia’s Vladimir Putin are squaring off over the massive buildup of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border. The U.S. president is eager to use his video call with Putin to serve notice that Moscow will face economy-jarring sanctions if it invades neighboring Ukraine. Just hours before the call got underway, Ukrainian officials charge…
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. — A global company is putting a $150 million investment into West Tennessee. Tennessee and Sinova Global officials announced on Tuesday that the company is bringing a silicon metal refining plant to Tiptonville. The new site will be in the Lake County Industrial Park, next to Port of Cates Landing, the news release says. The release says this…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A Fiber Optic Boot Camp is set to be hosted by Jackson State Community College. (Photo courtesy: Jackson State Community College) The college says its five-day course will teach participants how to complete three industry-standard credentials for fiber optic technicians: Certified Fiber Optic Technician Certified Fiber Optic Specialist in Testing and Maintenance Certified Fiber Optic Specialist Splicing “This is a great opportunity for…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two state organizations are launching the Tennessee FAFSA Challenge. The challenge is being held with the aim of increasing FAFSA completion among the state’s students, according to a news release. The challenge will see everyone from the Ayers Foundation to schools working to promote FAFSA completion by February 1, which is the deadline for the Tennessee Promise….
U.S. Navy Seaman 1st Class David Russell sought refuge below deck on the USS Oklahoma when Japanese bombs began falling on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. But a split-second decision changed his mind, and likely saved his life. “I thought, ‘What am I doing down here?’ I was trained to be an anti-aircraft loader,” says Russell, now 101. “I…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Rhodes College has announced the appointment of Jennifer M. Collins as the Memphis school’s 21st president. Photo from Rhodes College. According to a news release on the appointment, Collins has served as dean of the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University in Texas since 2014. There she manages a $49 million annual budget and…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson Transit Authority is holding a Customer Appreciation Day. JTA says no fares will be needed on fixed routes throughout the day, Friday December 17. JTA says the day will be sponsored by BancorpSouth. You can find routes, regular fares and more on at ridejta.com. You can find more local news through the WBBJ 7 Eyewitness…
Services for Councilman Harvey Buchanan, age 64 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Friday, December 10, 2021, 12 Noon, at the Macedonia Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 4:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., at the New Hope Baptist Church. The Live Webcast for Councilman Buchanan will…
JACKSON, Tenn. — You could say it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Hub City is getting into the holiday spirit. “It’s a good kick off to the Christmas season,” said Carmen Lemaster, a parade viewer. The annual Jackson-Madison County Christmas Parade is back this year after being cancelled last year. Some participants were anxious to get…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Community members gathered in front of Jackson City Hall for the annual Christmas tree lighting on Monday night. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger spoke at the ceremony. Attendees included pageant contestants and of course, Santa Claus himself. One attendee says he is thankful he gets to experience the tree lighting. “The beautiful scenery, iconic area. I’ve lived in…
