MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Prosecutors say a Tennessee man has been charged with intentionally setting a fire that killed a man in a rooming house. The Shelby County district attorney’s office says 57-year-old Jerry Lee Sanders has been indicted on charges including first-degree murder and aggravated arson in the death of 54-year-old Gregory Fowler. Prosecutors say Sanders and Fowler got…
Weather Update: Friday, March 19 — Good Morning West Tennessee. Conditions remain a bit dreary to start as the back end of the upper level low pressure still has a grip on the region. There has been areas of drizzle this morning, that will come to an end through late morning and this afternoon as high pressure moves in at…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson is now ranked 15th for highest in job growth in all of the United States. Many factories throughout Jackson have a high amount of job openings, and not enough people applying. “In our recent meetings, we are finding that nearly every manufacture in Jackson-Madison County has open positions and is looking to grow,” said Mandy White,…
ALAMO, Tenn. — The public received knowledge regarding opioids on Thursday. The Tennessee Department of Mental Health hosted free Narcan training at Alamo First Christian Church. It was to give opioid information on how to save a life using Naloxone, an opioid reversal drug used in the case of an accidental or intentional overdose. Regional Overdose Prevention Specialist, Melissa Lassiter…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has voted to open a gateway to citizenship for young Dreamers, immigrant farm workers and other migrants who fled to the U.S. from war or natural disasters abroad. Thursday’s votes give Democrats wins in the year’s first votes on immigration. The issue faces a steep climb in the Senate because Republicans are demanding that immigration…
JACKSON, Tenn. — It has been over a year since COVID-19 first brought the world to a standstill. Dr. Logan Hampton, president of Lane College, says they were no exception. “What we do is invite the student to come to Lane, to live in residence halls, to go to chapel, to have their lives touched by faculty. COVID-19 said that…
JACKSON, Tenn. — In 2020, coronavirus caused summer camps across the area to shut down. It was still relatively new, and we didn’t know what the next few months were going to hold. Nearly a year later, those summer camps are starting to reopen, including in Jackson. Although with a few more safety measures. The city of Jackson announced…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Are iPhone users with heart problems endangered? When moving around, many people will stick their iPhone in the front pocket of their shirt, coat or jacket. However, iPhone users with heart conditions might want to put their phone somewhere else to avoid a deadly consequence. Dr. Shahzad Shah says the new iPhone 12 has technology called MagSafe,…
Thursday Night Forecast for March 18th: It will remain cloudy, breezy and cool all night long on the back side of a low pressure system. Clouds will move out during the day on Friday, but it will remain cool and breezy. Warmer weather will slowly move in as weekend progresses but we should see plenty of sunshine. Catch the latest…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Senate has advanced legislation that would allow most adults 21 and older to carry firearms — concealed or openly — without a license that now requires a background check and training. The proposal must now pass the House, which is likely in the GOP-dominant chamber. GOP Gov. Bill Lee has backed the bill and…
