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Lawmakers advance bills aimed at car theft, gun access

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Lawmakers passed a new bill in the hopes of reducing the number of car thefts in our state. House Bill 0548 would make it a class a misdemeanor to "possess a device, tool, machine, implement, or other…

USJ announces staff changes

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson announced changes to their staff. USJ says that Courtney Burnette was made the Lower School Director, and Hayley Wilkerson the Early Childhood Director and…

Musicians fight threat of Tennessee anti-LGBTQ, drag bills

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When Tennessee lawmakers passed legislation this month targeting drag performances and transgender youth, many musicians living and working in the state felt their community, their audiences and their artistic expressions were also under fire. …

US Marshal speaks at local club

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The downtown Rotary Club invited a special guest to one of their club meeting on Wednesday. Tyreece Miller was sworn in as the United States Marshal for the…

Jackson's mayoral candidates to debate Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's mayoral candidates will participate in a debate Thursday night. News Talk 96.5 is hosting a mayoral debate for the candidates at North Side High School's auditorium beginning at…

More deaths, injuries linked to recalled eyedrops

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials are reporting two more deaths and additional cases of vision loss linked to eyedrops tainted with a drug-resistant bacteria. FILE - This scanning electron microscope image made available by the Centers…

All-breed dog show begins Thursday in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson, Tennessee Dog Fanciers Association and the Tupelo Kennel Club have joined forces for an all-breed dog show. Hundreds of dogs and their owners will get…

Sotheby's hopes for record sale of ancient Hebrew Bible

JERUSALEM (AP) — One of the oldest surviving biblical manuscripts, a nearly complete 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible, could soon be yours — for a cool $30 million. The Codex Sassoon 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible is on display at…

Leaders gains four certified financial counselors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Credit Union now has a total of four certified financial counselors. According to a news release, Evan Flora, Community Engagement Specialist, Jonathan Newcom, Assistant Vice President of Branch Operations, and Shelley Pittman, Member Service Representative, and…

Registration open for JMCSS summer learning camps

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Registration is open for a local school system's summer learning camps! The Jackson-Madison County School System says that several camps will be available for grades kindergarten through seventh, with extra time be designated as a "STREAM" (Science,…

Transgender youth: 'Forced outing' bills make schools unsafe

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — Al Stone-Gebhardt worked hard in school to make sure he graduates in May, and he spent hundreds of dollars on commencement regalia, but he is fully prepared not to participate in the ceremony. [caption id="attachment_1487969" align="aligncenter"…

Sephora coming to West Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A full-sized Sephora is returning to the Hub City! According to officials with Kohl's, Sephora will be set up inside the company's location at 1131 Vann Drive in Jackson. Kohl's says this addition is one of around…

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