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Bethel student selected for Red Cross program

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A Bethel student has been selected for a Red Cross program. According to a news release, sophomore Gracelyn Eaves will get an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. through the Red Cross Leadership Program for 2023. “I’ve…

Local school receives Lighthouse designation

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school celebrated a big accomplishment on Tuesday. Haywood Elementary School received word right before their spring break that they, after many years of improvements and…

UT Martin to host Spring Preview Day

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting Spring Preview Day. On April 1, anyone who is thinking about heading to UT Martin is…

Student suspended for filming fight

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After a student posted a video of a fight at a local school, her mother says she was suspended longer than those who were fighting. Baily Yelverton, a mom of…

Jackson Parks to host several events over next few months

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Recreation and Parks Department has much more to offer over the next couple of months. Their calendar for March is already filled with a list different activities and classes available for local residents. Residents have…

Ramadan finds greater recognition in America's public schools

(THE CONVERSATION) Ramadan – the Islamic month of fasting – is set to begin on March 22, 2023. Amaarah DeCuir, who researches Muslim student experiences, offers insights into how public schools are moving toward greater recognition of the sacred Islamic month.…

Reality comes to students at local high school

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The realities of adulthood and finances were turned into a fair for students. South Gibson County High School and Leaders Credit Union teamed on Tuesday to teach…

Oklahoma court OK's abortion to preserve mother's life

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A divided Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state’s near total ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to abortion when pregnancy risks their health, not just in a medical emergency.…

McNally passes confidence vote after social media uproar

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally’s Republican Senate colleagues have cast a vote of confidence in his leadership after revelations that he repeatedly commented on posts of nearly nude photos of a young gay model and other…

Tennessee law prevents local bans on natural gas stoves

SEE ALSO: Concerns over natural gas addressed by local company NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation that says local governments can't ban gas stoves, even though no current city in Tennessee is currently pursuing such…

Food Truck Festival returns to Bolivar in April

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- One West Tennessee community will welcome back a popular event. After a successful year in 2022, Bolivar will host a Food Truck Festival on Saturday, April 15. The event aims to spotlight local food trucks as well…

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