Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at age 68
Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He was 68.
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Animal Rescue Corps rescues 8 neglected pit bulls with aid from local law enforcement
Animal Rescue Corps (ARC), a national nonprofit animal protection organization, announced today it rescued eight pit bulls, including two puppies, from an abandoned property in Jackson, Tennessee, on April 9.
Man convicted of rape, kidnapping after missing 10-year-old girl found alive hidden in wall
A 57-year-old man was found guilty on all charges stemming from the 2024 disappearance of a 10-year-old girl.
Becoming an outdoors women workshop set for June 27-28 at Buffalo Ridge Refuge
The 2026 Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Workshop will be held June 27-28 at Buffalo Ridge Refuge in Humphreys County.
Children's show 'Makin' Music' premieres at Freed-Hardeman University
The children's show "Makin' Music" premiered at the Dryden Auditorium at Freed-Hardeman University.
Lakeland Preparatory freshman wins congressional art competition
Congressman David Kustoff hosted the 2026 Congressional Art Competition reception at the West Tennessee Art Center in Humboldt.
Hardin County High School receives Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award
Hardin County High School received the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Level Award for voter registration.
Bolivar hosts block party to celebrate 1,000 days without a homicide
The city of Bolivar reached 1,000 days without a homicide and celebrated the milestone with a community block party.
New Chick-fil-A across from existing Jackson location sparks traffic concerns
Residents are raising concerns about traffic congestion as a new Chick-fil-A is being built across the street from an existing location on Vann Drive.
Rives reflects on devastating floods one year later
More than a foot of rain caused record flooding in Rives last year. Here's what the town looks like now.
Tennessee bill would ban children under 14 from appearing in paid online videos
A new state bill is one signature away from taking effect and would ban children under the age of 14 from being in online videos that make a profit.
Haywood County officials searching for missing person
The Haywood County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing person.
US fertility rate drops to another record low
The U.S. fertility rate is at a record low. New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics indicate about 3.6 million babies were born last year.
Grammy-nominated Hunter Hayes to perform at Dixie Carter PAC
Grammy-nominated and platinum selling artist Hunter Hayes is coming to Carroll County.
Woman charged with 7 counts of attempted murder after incident at elementary bus stop
Memphis Police responded to a shooting around 8:15 a.m. at the intersection of Ratliff and Lauderdale near an elementary school bus stop.
