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…
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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.…
Electric company 'flips the switch' to clean energy
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Rain and a lack of sunshine did not stop one electrical company from "flipping the switch" to cleaner energy. Tuesday, the Bolivar Energy Authority held a "Flip the…
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…
David Russomanno named UofM Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- David Russomanno has been named as the University of Memphis' new Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. The announcement comes after the University of Memphis Board of…
Tennessee House OKs narrow abortion exemption bill
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Tennessee’s GOP-dominant House has advanced legislation to add a narrow exemption to the state’s strict abortion ban. Monday's passage came despite concerns raised by Democrats and medical experts that the bill does not go far enough…
Tennessee advances push to allow express toll lanes, hike EV fee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's roads funding push to allow express toll lanes on some highways and fee increases on drivers with electric or hybrid vehicles has cleared a key legislative vote. The Senate voted Monday to…
City officials, Megan Hedwall discuss her resignation
HORNSBY, Tenn. -- The mayor of a town in West Tennessee resigned from her position after more than two years in office. Hornsby, in Hardeman County, has been dealing with some…
VIDEO: Bat crashes Jackson event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While filming a story Monday night in the Jackson, one of our photographers captured this incident. What you're seeing is a bat crashing an event. The bat flew around the room,…
Rockabillys host benefit for National Down Syndrome Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Players came together for a good cause. Local teams played baseball at the Rockabilly Stadium Monday night. Union City and Jackson Christian played against each other, followed by…
Community holds ribbon cutting for new city hall
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local city is got a touch up. The City of Brownsville held a ribbon cutting for their new city hall. The new city hall is…
Fight against fentanyl discussed by community
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson community came together for a free and urgent event. Local leaders and authorities gathered with residents Monday night to discuss how we can all join the…
Celebration of Women's history continues at Jackson State
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College honored the reputation of a multitude of diverse voices during Women's History Month. Internationally-acclaimed author and investigative journalist Becca Andrews was the keynote speaker…
