God's Pit Crew, Adamsville church work together after storms
ADAMSVILLE, Tenn. -- More help has come to one local community. McNairy County was one of many areas heavily affected by the deadly storms starting on March 31. With so many…
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Church hosts annual Cross Walk
MILAN, Tenn. -- One church is sending a message to passersby. First General Baptist Church completed their 15th annual Crosswalk through Milan Friday morning. The church has a member play Jesus…
Organization aims to plant 12,000 trees for Earth Day
One organization is asking for your help in reaching its goal. Green Interchange has a goal to plant 12,000 trees for Earth Day on April 22, and you're invited to take part. Tennessee residents can get tree seedlings to plant…
10 Tennessee counties approved for federal aid
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Ten Tennessee counties have been approved for federal help. According to a news release, approval was given Friday to bring federal emergency assistance to those affected by March 31 and April 1 tornadoes and severe storms. SEE…
Distracted driving accounts for 22% roadway deaths, NRSF says
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Driving can be stressful, but driving distracted can be dangerous. According to David Reich, the Director of Public Relations for the National Road Safety Foundation, last year in Tennessee, 1,322…
Filipinos nailed to crosses despite church objection
SAN PEDRO CUTUD, Philippines (AP) — Eight Filipinos were nailed to crosses to reenact Jesus Christ’s suffering in a gory Good Friday tradition that draws thousands of devotees and tourists to the Philippines despite being rejected by the Catholic church.…
3 new 'Star Wars' movies coming, including Rey's return
LONDON (AP) — For “Star Wars” lovers, new entertainment is a little less far, far away — Lucasfilm announced three new live-action films in the franchise Friday. FILE - Daisy Ridley arrives at the world premiere of "Star…
US adds a healthy 236,000 jobs despite Fed's rate hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added a solid 236,000 jobs in March, suggesting that the economy remains on solid footing despite the nine interest rate hikes the Federal Reserve has imposed over the past year in its drive to tame…
International guests arrive in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A welcome reception was held to celebrate the arrival of some very special guests to the Hub City. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger welcomed international and exchange students…
Mayoral candidate opens new campaign headquarters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A candidate for Jackson mayor celebrated the opening of his campaign headquarters. Thursday, at the historic Pythian building in downtown Jackson, Mayoral candidate Dr. Jerry Woods opened…
Dance recital held at Carl Perkins Civic Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Mona Lisa Lanier School of Dance held a performance Thursday night. Performers ranging from three-years-old to high school students participated in the dance recital at the Carl…
Glow Out 5K to be held April 20
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners, it's time to light up the Hub City for a good cause! The Glow Out 5K will return this year for the first time since 2019. The Glow Out Walk and Run will take place on…
US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions
WASHINGTON (AP) — Schools and colleges across the U.S. would be forbidden from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes under a proposal released Thursday from the Biden administration, but teams could create some limits in certain cases — for example,…
Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In an extraordinary act of political retaliation, Tennessee Republicans on Thursday expelled two Democratic lawmakers from the state Legislature for their role in a protest that called for more gun control in the aftermath of a…
Investigation leads to multiple arrests
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation led to multiple arrests and the seizure of weapons and drugs. On March 20, during an investigation into illicit drug activity, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation were made aware of an…
