Job fair held by Goodwill in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Job seekers were able to find new careers on Tuesday. The Goodwill Career Solutions Center in south Jackson held a job fair and community resource event from…
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Church to host 'Back to School' giveaway Saturday in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students will have the opportunity to receive free items to help start off their school year. Empowerment Church is hosting a "Back to School" giveaway on Saturday, August 6. Beginning at noon, backpacks and school supplies…
House panel subpoenas gunmaker for data on rifle sales
WASHINGTON (AP) — A House oversight panel on Tuesday subpoenaed gunmaker Smith & Wesson for documents on the manufacture and sale of AR-15-style semi-automatic rifles after its CEO refused to appear for a hearing on the firearms frequently used in…
Jackson City Council talks surplus property plan, may put more funds toward street paving
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday morning, the Jackson City Council approved on first reading a resolution establishing a surplus property policy. "One interesting thing I love about this policy is the mow-to-own,"…
BBQ Pitmaster Chris Lilly shares favorite grilling hacks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A favorite Summer destination for many families is their own backyard, making memories during cookouts and other outdoor activities. We spoke with pitmaster Chris Lilly, a world-renown BBQ Hall of…
Nashville airport honors volunteer as hero during shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Earnest Cobble’s most distressing yet heroic work day at Nashville International Airport arrived early Easter morning, April 17, as he served as a volunteer at the welcome desk, just inside the baggage claim’s sliding doors. Cobble…
Jackson Chamber's Mandy White elected Vice Chair to Japan-America Society of Tennessee's Board of Directors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mandy White, Chief Economic Development Officer for the Jackson Chamber, has been elected Vice Chair to the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, Inc. (JAST) Board of Directors. Headquartered in Nashville, the nonprofit JAST was established in 2000 to…
Stephen King to testify for government in books merger trial
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Justice Department bids to convince a federal judge that the proposed merger of Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster would damage the careers of some of the most popular authors, it is leaning in part on…
Hearing set for 2 teens in pastor's killing in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A hearing has been set for two youths who may be charged as adults in the carjacking and fatal shooting of a United Methodist Church leader in Memphis, Tennessee. A Juvenile Court judge on Monday set…
Madison County mayoral candidates tout qualifications, issues
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men are on the ballot running for Madison County mayor. A.J. Massey is the Republican candidate. Fren'Cherry Miller is the Democratic candidate. The two both…
Students return to class for the new school year in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County students started returning to class on Monday to begin the new school year. "Super excited. It's one of the most exciting times of…
19 indicted in Hardin County drug investigation
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Nineteen individuals in Hardin County have been indicted on drug related charges. A year-long investigation involving the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Hardin County Sheriff's…
Supreme Court certifies ruling ending Trump border policy
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday certified its month-old ruling allowing the Biden administration to end a cornerstone Trump-era border policy to make asylum-seekers wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court, a pro forma act…
AP source: US operation killed al-Qaida leader al-Zawahri
WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. airstrike has killed al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri in Afghanistan, according to a person familiar with the matter. FILE - As seen on a computer screen from a DVD prepared by Al-Sahab…
First Amendment Festival to be held in West Tennessee
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A nonprofit is hosting a First Amendment Festival at Discovery Park of America. The festival is being hosted by The Freedom Forum at the park on Sept. 24. A news release from the park says there…
