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…
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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…
JMCSS meets with County Commission over budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials with the Jackson-Madison County School System met with the Madison County Commission on Tuesday. Tuesday's Education Vision meeting gave the commission an opportunity to be introduced the school system's new…
Nurse pleads guilty to fraud, unlawfully prescribing medication
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg woman has pleaded guilty to charges over the distribution of controlled substances and fraud. The US Department of Justice released a statement Tuesday, saying Kelly McCallum, 41, of Dyersburg, pleaded guilty to two counts of…
Local group works to help those dealing with depression, anxiety
JACKSON, Tenn. -- May is Mental Health Awareness Month and one healthcare group in Jackson is offering services to those who may be experiencing depression and anxiety. "We are aware of the prevailing…
Food of the 85th annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The 85th annual West Tennessee Strawberry Festival has returned to downtown Humboldt with lots of great new food options for everyone to enjoy. "We've got a barbeque and rib stand.…
