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Veterans receive a 'welcome home' long after war's end

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Veterans of the Vietnam War received the welcome home they deserve on Wednesday. The Jackson-Madison Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored the service, sacrifice, and…

Obion County official shares statement over recent incident

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. – Wednesday, we reached out to the Obion County School System regarding a recent incident.   Tim Watkins, the Director of Schools, told us over the phone that the investigation into the alleged incident is on-going. Watkins…

Women's History Month • Week 5

Julanne Stone Occupation Executive Director, Scarlet Rope Project What’s new at the Scarlet Rope Project? A lot is going on at Scarlet Rope! We just finished building our new home and moved in the beginning of February. The beautiful home…

Senate votes to repeal 2002 measure that approved Iraq war

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday to repeal the resolution that gave a green light for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, an effort to return a basic war power to Congress from the White House 20 years after an authorization many…

More than 40 grants go towards state's water systems

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- More than $200,000,000 is going towards Tennessee's water infrastructure. “These grants will address important water infrastructure needs across rural and urban Tennessee communities,” Gov. Bill Lee said. “We look forward to the improvements these projects will bring,…

Local law enforcement shares praise for Nashville response

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement shared their reaction to newly released body cam footage from the Nashville shooting. This image provided by Metropolitan Nashville Police Department shows bodycam footage of police responding to an active…

Video shows guards walking away during fire that killed 38

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — After migrants in northern Mexico placed mattresses against the bars of their detention cell and set them on fire, guards quickly walked away and made no apparent attempt to release the men before smoke filled…

Tennessee Tech president visits students in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students at a Jackson high school had the opportunity to learn more about college opportunities in Tennessee. Tennessee Tech President Philip Oldham visited chemistry and biology students at North Side High School on Tuesday. Around 60…

Jackson business owners named Citizens of the Year

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two Jackson business owners have been named Citizens of the Year by Elks #192. According to a news release from the lodge, Redbones and 731 Comedy Club owners Jennifer and Trent Alford were given the award for…

Local school officials react to Nashville shooting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday, 28-year-old Audrey Hale walked into the Covenant School in Nashville and opened fire, killing six people. "As a school community, and as a Christian family and school, we were shocked, surprised and horrified by what took…

Jackson-Madison County school becomes a champion

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school has become a champion. Jackson Central-Merry Early College High is being recognized as a FAFSA Champion by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The recognition was given Tuesday. This designation is awarded to schools whose…

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