Ground broke on new school in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After opening in 1949, one Jackson-Madison County school is getting a new look and a new location. On Monday afternoon, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pope School…
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Far out: NASA space telescope's 1st cosmic view goes deep
Our view of the universe just expanded: The first image from NASA’s new space telescope unveiled Monday is brimming with galaxies and offers the deepest look of the cosmos ever captured. This image provided by NASA…
JPD: Woman dead after early morning shooting at local bar
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a woman has died as a result of an early morning shooting on Monday. The department confirmed on Monday that 32-year-old Amanda Wilbourn died due to wounds received from a shooting in…
Biden admin: Docs must offer abortion if mom's life at risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk, saying federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban…
Tennessee takes steps to lower child care costs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The State of Tennessee says it is taking steps to make raising a child cheaper. The Tennessee Department of Human Services said in a news release that on July 1, it upped child care payment assistance reimbursement…
Red Carpet Event held for cast, crew of Paws of Fury
On Sunday, July 10, Paramount Pictures held a Red Carpet Event for multiple celebrity families. Some of the people in attendance were George Takei, who plays Ohga, leader of the villainous Ika Chu's army, Cathy Shim, who plays the character…
Area singers invited to Gaither-style hymn singing
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A Greenfield church is inviting local singers to do what they do best: sing! Greenfield First Baptist Church says it is hosting an Old-Fashioned Gaither-Style Hymn Singing on Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. The event will be…
Drive-thru baby shower being held for Carroll County residents
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Multiple organizations are working together to throw you a baby shower! For Carroll County residents only, a free drive-thru baby shower is being held on Aug. 24! The baby shower will be at the Carroll County…
Suspect's mother speaks after court appearance for Brian McKenzie murder
JACKSON, Tenn. -- William Brian McKenzie went missing in September 2019, and for nearly two years, search crews were not able to find any trace of him. Photo: William Brian…
3 probable cases of monkeypox reported in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three probable cases of monkeypox have been announced in Tennessee. The first case was reported last week in a Nashville resident and two more cases in Davidson County have been identified since then, the Metro Nashville…
Reviewing this week's top stories
JACKSON, Tenn. --This week has been a busy week for the Hub City. This week started off with unfortunate news. Early morning on July 3rd, an interstate wreck stops and detours…
Annual fundraiser gets an update for 2022
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Group 18-4 is changing they way they raise money for an annual fundraiser. In the past the group held a run, or bike ride but this year…
Denmark resident celebrates a milestone birthday
DENMARK, Tenn. --Lessie Cole was born on July 10, 1920, marking today as her 102nd birthday. Cole has been on this earth for a long time and there are so many memories for…
U.S. Dept. of Housing and HUD awards funding for West TN
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West TN Healthcare Foundation announces funding awarded for housing services. According to information received from the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, on Friday they announced that $1,757,318 has been awarded to community agencies in West TN in an…
Shiloh Nat. Military Park partners with LIFELINE for blood drive
SHILOH, Tenn. -- National Park to host blood drive event. According to information received from Shiloh National Military Park, on July 22 from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. they will partner with Lifeline Blood Services to hosts a blood drive.…
