Legislation aimed at making schools safer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The governor is taking steps to make sure every student feels safe by signing strong school safety measures into law. Gov. Bill Lee has signed strong school safety…
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Applications open for program to help make your idea a reality
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Do you have an idea for a new business or a solution for an issue facing the community? Applications are now open for the Summer Cohort of the Builders…
Waste Collection Day to be held on May 20
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's next waste collection day is next week. The city's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will allow residents to dispose of harmful wastes and recycle items from around their homes the right way and…
GOP says Biden family financial records a smoking gun. White House calls it a 'political stunt'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing growing pressure to show progress in their investigations, House Republicans on Wednesday detailed what they say are concerning new findings about President Joe Biden's family and their finances. A poster titled "China Payments to…
RIFA shares their 'thanks' ahead of Stamp Out Hunger
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA announced that Letter Carriers' annual food drive "Stamp Out Hunger" is set for Saturday, May 13. Wednesday, RIFA visited the USPS office on Dr. Martin Luther…
FDA panel backs over-the-counter sales of birth control pill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health advisers said Wednesday that a decades-old birth control pill should be sold without a prescription, paving the way for a likely U.S. approval of the first over-the-counter contraceptive medication. FILE -…
Grief therapy conference begins in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- National experts have come to Jackson to speak at a conference. The Positive Living Group is hosting a two day conference on ways to handle grief. Over 200 clinicians…
Artwork promotes next solar eclipse
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Special artwork is being made to remind everyone of the next solar eclipse, and you can own it for free! NASA is sharing eclipse-inspired artwork in anticipation of two solar eclipses that will cross the United…
Teaching, Learning Center being built at local college
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new center is being built for faculty at a local college. Jackson State Community College announced on Wednesday that renovations for the new Teaching and…
Students transferred after school bus wreck in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday morning, we received a tip about a bus crash near East Chester Street in Jackson, right outside Wesley Chapel Methodist Church. According to our crew on the scene, the front of a two-door truck appeared…
Candlelight Service to be held for fallen soldiers
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Candlelight Service is being held in Crockett County later this month. At 7:30 p.m. on May 29, the Crockett County Veterans Service Office will be hosting the Memorial Day Candlelight Service. It will include guest speaker…
Former TN nurse sentenced for dosing error seeks license return
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former Tennessee nurse who was convicted of homicide last year after a medication error killed a patient is seeking to have her license restored. RaDonda Vaught was in Chancery Court in Nashville on Tuesday to…
GALLERY: Arts Backstage held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 2023 Arts Backstage was held Tuesday night. The event was held at The Ned in downtown Jackson, giving attendees a chance to shop for local art and meet dozens…
Sen. Blackburn visits McNairy County
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tuesday, US Sen. Marsha Blackburn toured damage in McNairy County from the March 31 tornado that took nine lives in the county. The visit comes as Blackburn and Sen. Rodger Wicker, of Mississippi, re-introduce the…
Berry Idol competition held in Gibson County
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Dozens took to the stage Tuesday for the chance to win a big prize. Twenty performers competed in the Berry Idol competition at the 85th annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival. Performers ranging from 10 to 21…
