Bemis Historical Society hosts genealogy event to trace Revolutionary War ancestors
The Bemis Historical Society hosted a program to help the public trace their family lineage to the American Revolution as part of America's 250th anniversary.
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World's Biggest Fish Fry carnival opens in Henry County
The carnival at the World's Biggest Fish Fry opened Monday as part of the 73rd annual event.
Fair RX Act supporting local pharmacies heads to governor's desk
Where you fill your prescriptions could soon be up to you. A bill that passed the Legislature in Tennessee would break up the powerful middlemen who control which pharmacies see you and how much the pharmacies are paid.
Seniors lose thousands to scammers as embarrassment prevents victims from reporting
Older adults often fall victim to scams as the amount lost increases with age. The Federal Trade Commission saw a record $12.5 billion stolen last year.
16 pounds of fentanyl seized in Haywood County traffic stop
A routine traffic stop of a tractor trailer early this morning led to the seizure of 16 pounds of fentanyl and a large bottle of liquid Xylazine.
Re-entry job fair helps people with criminal records find work
The American Job Center hosted a re-entry job and resource fair at Jackson State Community College.
RIFA honors volunteers at annual appreciation event
RIFA held its annual volunteer appreciation event at Baker Bros Barbeque downtown Tuesday.
Man convicted of raping daughter over 5 years in Haywood County
On April 21, 2026, after a two-day jury trial in the Circuit Court of Haywood County, Defendant Miguel De Jesus-Flores was found Guilty of all Counts in the indictment: Two Counts of Rape of a Child, Three Counts of Rape, Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, and Incest.
Madison County man sentenced to 5 years in prison for possession of child pornography
Jonathan James Moore, 58, of Jackson, has been sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography. D. Michael Dunavant, United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.
Fire damages apartment building in Lexington
A fire broke out before 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Natchez Trace Village Apartments in Lexington.
3-car collision involving 18-wheeler reported in West Jackson
The Jackson Police Department is advising motorists to avoid an area of North Parkway and the 45-Bypass Northbound following a three-car collision.
Selmer Middle cafeteria employee charged after alleged assault of student
A Selmer Middle School lunch staff member has been charged following assault allegations.
Special ed. student suffers carpet burn after being dragged by Selmer Elementary employee, sheriff’s office says
The McNairy County Sheriff’s Office has arrested and charged a school employee accused of dragging a student with special needs.
MIDDAY GUEST: Jackson's Got Talent winner
Olivia Heimke joined our show to talk about the her most recent accomplishment, winning Jackson's Got Talent.
U.S. Attorney's Office observes National Crime Victims' Rights Week
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Tennessee joins the Department of Justice's Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) and the Executive Office for the United States Attorneys (EOUSA) in observing National Crime Victims' Rights Week. This year’s theme is "Listen. Act. Advocate. Protecting victims, serve communities.”
