SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) – Consumer Reports says it was able to trick a Tesla into driving in Autopilot mode with no one at the wheel. The magazine says it did its test after a Tesla crashed in Texas, killing two men. Authorities say neither man was at the wheel at the time of the crash. Consumer Reports says it…
JACKSON, Tenn.– A local theatre group brought a special play back to the Hub City. “A wonderful story that has a timeless story line to it, it stays relevant throughout the decades, it all boils down to friendships to the most of unlikely people,” said director of ‘Driving Miss Daisy,’ Billy Worboys. On Saturday at ‘The Ned’ in Downtown Jackson,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Colleagues, friends and family paid their respects to a fallen Madison County Sheriff’s deputy. A visitation was held Saturday afternoon at Arrington Funeral Home for fallen Sheriff’s Deputy Terry Dyer. On Tuesday, Dyer collapsed while on duty in Madison County General Sessions Court. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he later died. Funeral services for…
JACKSON, Tenn.– A local church holds a 5K race and walk to promote healthy living on Saturday. KingDom Seekers Church on Wallace Road in west Jackson hosted its annual Interfaith 5K Race and Walk. The theme of the event was “Emerging…Through Healthy Choices for Healthy Living!” Participants paid a registration fee to be a part of the event. Organizers…
NEW YORK (AP) — With a green light from federal health officials, many states resumed use of the one-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine on Saturday. Among the venues where it’s being deployed is the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where free vaccinations were available to anyone 18 or older. Among the other states ordering or recommending a resumption, along with Indiana,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say a Tennessee police officer fatally shot a man who charged at the officer with knives during a traffic stop. Metro Nashville Police Department spokesman Don Aaron said Officer Christopher Royer has been placed on an administrative assignment after the shooting late Friday on a Nashville road. Police body camera footage released Saturday showed that…
For more information on the Keep Jackson Beautiful program visit their website at https://jacksontn.gov/government/departments/recreation_parks/keep_jackson_beautiful. You can also keep up-to-date with their activities by visiting their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/KeepJacksonBeautiful/. Categories: Seen On 7
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local church is giving food to families in need. The Maranatha Seventh-Day Adventist Church gave out food to locals who signed up Friday for their food pantry giveaway. The church had 177 families sign up to receive food. Church Community Service Secretary, Bertha Hall says the goal is to help families through rough times any way…
Weather Update – 3:30 p.m. – Saturday, April 24 TODAY: Overnight we saw a few weak thunderstorms make their way into the region. A few remained this afternoon, but by 4:30 PM, most have moved out of the region. A slight cold front moved through and lowered our temperature by a few degrees. Overall, We still reached into the 50’s…
It’s earth week, and Jacksonians are making sure they keep the earth clean. West Tennesseans joined together to make their environment a little more clean. The Keep Jackson Beautiful program celebrated earth week with both fun and educational activities. Keep Jackson Beautiful Coordinator, J.D. Sims says there was something for everyone to enjoy while also learning about keeping the city…
