'100 Deadliest Days': Teen driving deaths spike during summer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Starting Memorial Day weekend and ending around Labor Day is a time referred to by traffic safety experts as "the 100 deadliest days," because of a spike in…
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Community invited to free symphony concert in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Residents are invited to a free community event in one local city this weekend. The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is presenting "Symphony at Sunset" on Sunday, June 4. The concert will feature performances from the Jackson…
NASA talks UFOs with public ahead of final report on unidentified flying objects
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA held its first public meeting on UFOs Wednesday a year after launching a study into unexplained sightings. The space agency televised the hourslong hearing featuring an independent panel of experts. The team includes 16 scientists and…
First responders invited to free lunch in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local first responders are invited to enjoy a free lunch in Jackson this weekend. The Elks Lodge #192 will host a cookout for Police, Fire, and Sheriff employees, as well as other first responders. Guests can expect…
Local business robbed at gunpoint; police seek info
HALLS, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating after a West Tennessee business was robbed at gunpoint. According to the Halls Police Department, an aggravated robbery occurred Tuesday night at the Little General store at 1007 North Church Street in Halls. Police…
Mid-South Youth Camp begins for 2023
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- The Mid-South Youth Camp kicked off for the summer, where they host week-long camps available for your child to enjoy. The 77-acre campsite located in Henderson is full of…
GALLERY: Petting zoo comes to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Casey Jones Village had some unusual guests Tuesday night, along with some excited visitors. Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store held a "Petting Zoo on the Farm" event.…
MakerSpace lab opened to public
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Public Library opened it's MakerSpace lab to the public on Tuesday. The MakerSpace is outfitted with 3-D printers, tools and software for all of your creative needs.…
Benton County Commission passes budget
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- In a special called meeting Tuesday evening, the Benton County Commission passed a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2023-24. According to Benton County Mayor Mark Ward, the balanced budget was accomplished with increased public…
Meet-and-greet connects local club with new council members
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Exchange Club members and guests came together Tuesday to become more informed. The club held a meet-and-greet forum to connect with the new members of…
Jackson Chamber's Mandy White receives recognition
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A staff member with the Jackson Chamber is being highlighted. According to a news release, Mandy White, Chief Economic Development Officer for the chamber, has been named one of the Top 50 Economic Developers in North America…
Reunion held for historic school in Decatur County
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- A group is keeping their memories alive in one local community. Alumni of the Decatur County Technical School/Crowder High School gathered for a reunion luncheon on Saturday. The event took place at Riverside High School in…
Learning this one skill could save a life, AHA says
JACKSON, Tenn. -- CPR is a really important part of helping someone survive a cardiac arrest event, which is when someone's heart completely stops. According to Dr. Comilla Sasson, the Vice President…
Federal disaster assistance still available for Tennesseans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Millions of dollars in federal assistance is aimed at helping fuel the recovery of those affected by damage from tornadoes and storms in Tennessee. Federal disaster support for…
Debt ceiling explained: What to know about the showdown in Washington as default looms
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans still do not have a deal with President Joe Biden to raise the debt ceiling as the nation is a little more than a week away from a potentially catastrophic default. The national debt…
