JACKSON, Tenn. — People walked through the doors of Old Medina Market in Jackson Saturday buying multiple lottery tickets in hopes of winning the $650 million jackpot. We ask residents why they chose to buy a ticket and what they would if they were to win the Powerball. “I just wanted to buy one to get lucky. If I win,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Mayor Scott Conger presented Renee Day with the Jackson Photo Club, Photographer of the Year Award according to a news release from the city. The release says Day was honored on Thursday for her outstanding photography skills and club participation throughout 2020. Day’s image “Turtle and Dragonfly” was previously chosen as one of thirteen images to be…
Weather Update – Saturday, January 16 – 5:30p.m. TONIGHT: After a chance of flurries that lasted into the afternoon today, we are slowly starting to dry up in the atmosphere. Low pressure systems associated with our winter weather system have moved east, leaving West Tennessee fairly dry with only a few flurries/ dusting. We have remained chilly and cloudy out…
WASHINGTON (AP) — By the busload and planeload, National Guard troops are pouring into the nation’s capital as governors answer the urgent pleas of U.S. defense officials for more troops to safeguard Washington, even as they keep anxious eyes on possible violent protests in their own states. Military leaders spent chunks of Thursday evening and Friday calling states in an…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Betty White is turning 99 on Sunday and says she is planning a low-key day, including feeding a pair of ducks that regularly visit her home. Her birthday meal will be a hot dog and French fries brought in — along with a bouquet of roses — by her longtime friend and agent. The actor’s TV…
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — The 2021 Brownsville Unity Breakfast was held virtually on Saturday. Brownsville Mayor Bill Rawls hosted the virtual breakfast. This was the Unity Breakfast Group’s first meeting of the year. It’s an informal opportunity for faith-based leaders and community leaders to gather to discuss issues in the Haywood community. The topic of discussion was mitigating COVID-19. Leaders discussed the…
1967 – 2021 Gregory James Carpenter, age 53, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and husband of Brenda Carpenter, departed this life Monday evening, January 4, 2021. Gregory was born June 15, 1967 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late James Arthur Carpenter and the late Rachel Faye Fuller. He was employed as a car salesman for many years and was…
Mazie Lillie White Brower, age 40, resident of Covington, Tennessee and wife of Marcus Aaron Brower, departed this life January 2, 2021 in Baptist Memorial Hospital in Covington, Tennessee. Mazie was born August 1, 1980 in Nashville, Tennessee to John D. White, Jr. and Virginia York White. She attended St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Covington, Tennessee and Family Worship Center…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Federal authorities say another Tennessee man has been charged with taking part in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Prosecutors say Jack Jesse Griffith, known online as Juan Bibiano, was arrested Saturday in Gallatin by the FBI. Authorities say an informant familiar with Griffith identified him as the Facebook user Juan Bibiano and provided…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A new way to eat from home is being offered in the hub city. Mama Baudo’s Chow Bella is now offering an authentic cook at home experience. “We have our mama’s apron boxes. This lets you be the chef a little bit. We do the hard part for you by cooking up the sauces. Because we cook…
