Meta sued for $375 million over alleged child safety, privacy violations
The lawsuit against Meta, Facebook's parent company, could impact the way we use social media.
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City of Jackson honors Dr. Melvin Wright Sr. with street renaming
The City of Jackson has renamed a street in front of the T.R. Wright Sportsplex.
Jackson State Community College breaks ground on new athletic complex
Jackson State Community College broke ground on a new athletic complex Wednesday.
Mom accused of kidnapping 11-year-old boy, forcing him to apologize to her daughter after he rejected the girl
A mother in Utah is accused of kidnapping an 11-year-old boy and forcing him to apologize to her daughter after he rejected the girl.
JetBlue plane strikes coyote during departure
A JetBlue plane struck a coyote on takeoff from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport Tuesday morning.
West Tennessee man sentenced to 70 years in prison for production and possession of child pornography
Cody Ray Brewer, 30, of Saulsbury, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 70 years in federal prison for production and possession of child pornography.
Firefighters use oxygen masks, CPR to save cats from fire in senior living complex
A fire at a senior living complex in Southern California left more than a dozen people displaced.
Woman arrested after mother of 3 seriously injured in dog mauling, authorities say
A mother of three was seriously injured earlier this month when she was mauled by a dog.
3 consecutive years of torchbearers for the Herbert College of Agriculture
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, leadership surprised senior food science student Alice-Grace Beavers last week with the 2026 Torchbearer Award, the highest honor for a UT student.
Charlie Kirk’s mentor and cheerleading pioneer Jeff Webb dies in pickleball accident, reports say
Jeff Webb, a cheerleading pioneer and mentor to the late Charlie Kirk, died at 76 after a “tragic accident,” according to his family.
Mugshots: Madison County: 3/24/26 – 3/25/26
The people in this gallery were booked into and/or released from the Madison County Jail between 5 a.m. on 3/24/26 and 8 a.m. on 3/25/26.
Inmate escapes Crockett County Jail
The vehicle used in the escape from Crockett County Jail has been located in Gibson County.
Hours-long standoff ends with arrest in McKenzie
A man was taken into custody following a standoff in a McKenzie neighborhood Tuesday evening.
Easter ‘Eggstravaganza’ set for Saturday in Jackson
Two local parks and recreation departments are teaming up for their annual Easter Eggstravaganza this Saturday, March 28.
Hyatt Place Jackson opens with dedicated space for families of sick children
A unique style hotel opens in Jackson, one of two of its kind in this area.
Fire truck in deadly LaGuardia crash lacked equipment needed to trigger warning system, NTSB says
A runway warning system failed to sound an alarm before an Air Canada jet collided with a fire truck that crossed its path while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, federal investigators said Tuesday.
Delta suspends travel perks for members of Congress as partial shutdown continues
Delta Air Lines announced it is temporarily suspending specialty services to House and Senate members as the partial government shutdown remains ongoing.
Woman accused of stabbing 83-year-old stepfather with knife she wished was sharper
Florida authorities say a woman is facing attempted murder charges for stabbing her stepfather multiple times over the weekend.
Tennessee State Parks plan Easter egg hunts, buffets and spring festivals
Tennessee State Parks will host a variety of Spring events for visitors at parks, including egg hunts, special meals, and festivals across the state surrounding Easter, April 5.
New poll projects Marsha Blackburn will win TN Republican primary race for governor by a landslide
A new poll shows Sen. Marsha Blackburn holds a substantial lead ahead of the upcoming race for the next governor of Tennessee.
Woman says she was jailed for 3 nights over mistaken identity after going to sheriff’s office to report hitting a deer
A Virginia woman is speaking out after she was jailed over what she said was a case of mistaken identity.
Man arrested after police find video of him sexually assaulting 3-year-old, investigators say
A man was arrested after police found a video of him sexually assaulting a 3-year-old, investigators said.
How a Kelly Clarkson tweet sparked the biggest power move in music history
One tweet from Kelly Clarkson in 2019 helped spark one of the most audacious moves in music industry history — and Taylor Swift has been sending flowers ever since.
FedEx driver accused of stealing more than $17,000 worth of electronics from Walmart, police say
A FedEx driver was arrested after allegedly stealing more than $17,000 worth of electronics from Walmart, according to police.
Investigators exploring possible incident in weeks before Nancy Guthrie’s abduction, sheriff says
As the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance continues, authorities say they believe something related to the case may have happened Jan. 11, weeks before the 84-year-old was reported missing.
Dog reunited with family 11 years after being stolen from backyard: ‘It’s just amazing’
A Pennsylvania family has been reunited with their beloved dog more than a decade after he was stolen from their backyard.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett announces 2026 Anne Dallas Dudley Voter Registration Award winners
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett today announced 56 Tennessee high schools that are this year’s recipients of the Anne Dallas Dudley Award for meeting student voter registration thresholds.
Support pours in for 76-year-old DoorDash driver forced out of retirement over health care costs
A Texas woman shared video of a 76-year-old veteran delivering her DoorDash order, sparking a flood of support for the man who was forced out of retirement to help with his family’s health care costs.
Mugshots: Madison County: 3/23/26 – 3/24/26
The people in this gallery were booked into and/or released from the Madison County Jail between 5 a.m. on 3/20/26 and 7 a.m. on 3/23/26.
Executive director for The Ned talks state grant for upcoming production
The Ned Cultural Arts Center is getting a big boost for one of its upcoming shows.
Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, awards her more than $19 million
A civil jury in California found Monday that Bill Cosby was liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 1972 and awarded her $19.25 million.
Quadruple-amputee cornhole player accused of shooting man to death during argument
A professional cornhole player who is a quadruple amputee is facing murder charges in Maryland.
Flight attendant thrown from Air Canada plane survives in a ‘total miracle’
A flight attendant still strapped in her seat survived being thrown from an Air Canada plane that collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, her daughter said Monday.
Trump places statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House
A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House, the latest effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to recognize the controversial explorer.
Our Jackson Home, City of Jackson announces 2026 public art projects and artists
Our Jackson Home, in partnership with the City of Jackson, will install new public art in Downtown Jackson, featuring seven different West Tennessee based artists to expand public artwork displayed in Jackson’s Arts District.
Centennial Bank holds grand opening ceremony in Jackson
On Monday, the grand opening of Centennial Bank took place in the Hub City.
Florida man pulled over by troopers after multiple calls about missiles in his truck bed
Troopers in Florida were surprised to see what they believed to be missiles mounted on a man’s pickup truck.
AAA: Tennessee gas prices rise 30 Cents
Gas prices across the state moved 30 cents more expensive, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.64 which is $1.09 more expensive than one month ago and 96 cents more than one year ago.
‘Superman’ Actress Valerie Perrine dies at 82
“Superman” actress Valerie Perrine died Monday. She was 82.
Jackson’s Ned receives state grant for America 250 celebration
The Ned R. McWherter West TN Cultural Arts Center is a recipient of a $24,947 grant for Tennessee America 250 initiatives from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.
Mugshots: Madison County: 3/20/26 – 3/23/26
The people in this gallery were booked into and/or released from the Madison County Jail between 12 a.m. on 3/20/26 and 11 p.m. on 3/23/26.
Collision turns fatal at LaGuardia Airport in New York
An Air Canada jet carrying more than 70 passengers collided with a fire truck while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, killing the pilot and copilot and injuring several others, officials said.
Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year
Studio estimates on Sunday say Amazon MGM's "Project Hail Mary" has topped the North American box office charts with $80.5 million in ticket sales.
Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US
Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips.
Here’s how to protect yourself during allergy season
Experts say climate change is leading to longer and more intense allergy seasons, but also point out that treatments for seasonal allergies have become more effective over the last decade.
4-year-old among 2 killed in drag racing accident
Investigators in Georgia said a vehicle involved in a drag race lost control and hit a group of vehicles.
Senate blocks amendment on transgender athletes during weekend session on voting bill
The Senate on Saturday blocked an amendment that would ban transgender athletes from playing in women’s sports,
Gas prices are likely to remain high, even when Iran conflict ends, economists say
Gas prices are likely to remain elevated for some time, even if the war ends soon, because shipping and production have been disrupted and will take time to recover.
Fentanyl found inside Barbies sold at discount store, police say
On Saturday, the Independence Police Department was contacted by security at Cargo Largo about a suspicious powder found inside a Barbie doll package. Tests determined the substance was fentanyl.
Police presence South Side Dr. in Jackson
Multiple tipsters contacted us just after 5pm Saturday regarding several police units at a residence.
