MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — One local law enforcement leader met with the community to discuss several topics. “There’s always been a good guest here at Ruritan, as some of the county officials have been,” said James Mayo, Treasurer for the Pinson Ruritan Club. Madison County Sheriff John Mehr met with members of the community for the 59th time since being…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — Members of the Airport Authority held a meeting Monday night. Members discussed their budget for next year, and also talked about their emergency fund, focusing on the necessity of it. And in a big section, they discussed the new airline Boutique Air as concerns increase about flight cancellations and delays. “It is an issue. So what…
JACKSON, Tenn. — It is time to get creative! The City of Jackson is bringing back an annual contest. Photo courtesy: City of Jackson The city is hosting its 3rd Annual City of Jackson Holiday Window Decorating Contest, giving artists the chance to showcase their work across downtown businesses. The city says the business can choose to decorate themselves, or…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Englewood Baptist Church is hosting a Thanksgiving Grocery Give on Thursday. Englewood says this giveaway will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 2239 North Highland Avenue. The church says anyone who is need of groceries is welcome to head on over and grab a box, which has enough in the box to make a meal…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County School System is partnering with the Tennessee College of Applied Technology. (Photo courtesy: Jackson-Madison County School System) JMCSS says the partnership is bringing new dual enrollment classes to students this semester. The school system says Welding, Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair, and Automotive Collision Repair are the initial classes to be included at North…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gov. Bill Lee and first lady Maria Lee are once again hosting holiday tours at the Tennessee Residence. The news release says this year’s theme is “A Storybook Christmas,” which will tell classic Christmas stories throughout the home. And to help nonprofits across the state, guests are invited to bring items to donate to places like Layman…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Five state parks, including two in West Tennessee, are offering Thanksgiving meals on Nov. 25. The release says The Restaurant at Pickwick Landing, and The Restaurant at Natchez Trace will be open for those who love to dine and enjoy the outdoors. Lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and dinner from 4 p.m. to…
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Attorneys in Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial sparred for the last time Monday in closing arguments. Rittenhouse faces multiple charges after he shot three men, killing two, during a protest against police brutality in Kenosha, Wisconsin last year. He argues he fired in self-defense after the men attacked him. Prosecutors told jurors during their closing Monday that…
BANGKOK (AP) — American journalist Danny Fenster is on his way home from military-ruled Myanmar. Fenster spent nearly six months in jail and was sentenced last week to 11 years of hard labor. On Monday, he was handed over to former U.S. diplomat Bill Richardson, who helped negotiate the release, and the two flew out of the Southeast Asian country…
AURORA, Colo. (AP) — Police say six teenagers were wounded in a drive-by shooting in a park near a suburban Denver high school, but all are expected to survive. The victims in Monday’s shooting range in age from 14 to 18. Aurora police chief Vanessa Wilson says are all students at Aurora Central High School. She says multiple rounds from…
