JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson State Community College will host an open house event Saturday, July 28 on the main campus at 2046 North Parkway. The campus will be open from 9 a.m. To 2 p.m. Brian Gann, student services vice president, says he sees this as an excellent opportunity for anyone considering the next step beyond high school, but especially…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Federal prosecutors in Tennessee say three former FedEx employees have been charged with stealing mail intended for religious organizations. Court records show Tiara Williams, Crystal Berry and Kimberly Smith have pleaded not guilty to mail theft charges. The U.S. attorney’s office in Memphis says they face up to five years in prison if convicted. Indictments say…
ATLANTA (AP) – Georgia joins Alabama and three other states in a week-long speed enforcement operation beginning Monday. “Operation Southern Shield” will run through Sunday, July 22. Law enforcement in Georgia and Alabama will join Florida, Tennessee and South Carolina in pulling over drivers who are traveling above legal speed limits on interstates, major highways and local roads. Col. Mark…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Goodwill Career Solutions center at 1320 S. Highland Ave. in Jackson will host a job fair for eight employers seeking to fill at least 100 positions in Madison, Gibson, Haywood and Henderson counties. The job fair is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 17. Employers include Goodwill, Lowes of Jackson, West Tennessee Healthcare,…
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A unique memorial service set for 5-year-old Garrett Matthias of central Iowa is matched only by the one-of-a-kind obituary the preschooler had a hand in authoring and that is now garnering national attention. Garrett, of Van Meter, Iowa, died July 6 of a rare cancer that attacked his temporal bone and cranial nerve. His obituary…
PALMER, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee pastor accused of trying to rape a 12-year-old girl has been indicted. District Attorney Mike Taylor tells WRCB-TV that a Grundy County jury indicted 48-year-old William E. “Tim” Smith Jr. this week, more than a month after Grundy County deputies reported catching him inappropriately touching the girl. After Smith’s June 1 arrest, Sheriff Clint…
IKEA is recalling a water dispenser after the death of two dogs. The LURVIG water dispenser was sold at IKEAs across the U.S. until last month. Two dogs got their head stuck while using it and then suffocated. If you have one of the dispensers, you’re are asked to stop using it immediately and bring it to an IKEA store…
Early Voting Locations and Times in West Tennessee Benton County: Benton County Election Commission Office 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday Carroll County: Carroll County Election Office, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday Chester County: Chester County Election Commission, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. Saturday Crockett County: Crockett County Election Office, Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — At least one person is dead after a crash Friday afternoon on Highway 70. The Tennessee Highway Patrol has confirmed at least one person is dead in a crash involving at least one vehicle on Highway 70 in northeast Madison County near New Deal Road. It is currently unknown if any other vehicles are involved in…
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. — A lucky Powerball player in Bruceton won $50,000 this week, according to state lottery officials. The unidentified player won Wednesday night by matching four of the five white numbers drawn plus the red Powerball, according to a release from the Tennessee Education Lottery. No information about the winner is available until the prize is claimed. The…
