JACKSON, Tenn. — Nominations are now open for the 2021 Mayor’s Civic Pride awards. The annual Mayor’s Civic Pride Awards recognize individuals that take exceptional care of their properties, including well-kept yards, landscaping or hardscape, and overall curb appeal, according to a news release. A group of Master Gardeners will be judging the nomination entries, and five individual awards will…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation has released images of a crack found on the Hernando DeSoto Bridge. TDOT reported on Tuesday that the crack was discovered by an ArDOT contractor. The bridge was closed, and remains closed for repairs as of noon on Tuesday. In an announcement on Tuesday, TDOT says inspection is underway, but could take…
NEW YORK (AP) — Ellen DeGeneres is calling time on her long-running talk show. The daytime host, who has seen a ratings hit after allegations of running a toxic workplace, has decided that her upcoming season will be the last. “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” started airing in 2003 and has a mix of dancing, games and giveaways along with A-list…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Nitro Circus is coming to Jackson for the first time in October. The Jackson Generals announced Wednesday that the You Got This tour will stop at the Ballpark at Jackson on Saturday, Oct. 16, according to a news release. The stop is a part of Nitro Circus’ North American tour, which will make stops in more than…
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Rockets streamed out of Gaza and Israel pounded the territory with airstrikes. The most severe outbreak of violence since a 2014 war took on many hallmarks of that devastating 50-day conflict, with no endgame in sight. Gaza’s Hamas rulers and other militant groups have fired barrages of hundreds of rockets that at times have…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — Teknor Apex Company in Brownsville will hold a drive-through job fair on Saturday. The job fair will be at the Brownsville facility at 751 North Dupree Avenue from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 15. Attendees are asked to bring their mask and resume. The company is hiring for machine operators, assemblers, and maintenance mechanics,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another five new cases of COVID-19 in Madison County, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to 11,401. Those new patients range in age from 7-years-old 60-years-old. No Madison County residents are currently hospitalized. The health department also released statistics on patients, including zip code, race, gender, age…
The Discovery Park of America will hold their annual Cruise-In event on Saturday, June 12. Courtesy of Discovery Park of America “After a year of canceled car shows around the country, we’re grateful to be among the first being held once again,” said Karl Johnson, a Discovery Park director and point-of-contact for the event. In addition to the rare and…
After skipping last year’s ceremony due to COVID-19, the Tennessee Music Awards are back. This year’s event will be held Monday, October 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It is open to the public and tickets will be available soon. The awards honor independent music artists of all genres across the state, and feature performances from local musicians throughout…
Services for Mr. John D. McClellan, Jr. age 89 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Saturday, May 15, 2021, 2:00 P.M., at the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. The interment will be in the Parkway Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, from 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M., at the Stephenson-Shaw Chapel. Although the Executive Order of the…
