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Jackson's influential women honored at City Hall

JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, 31 one women were recognized at Jackson City Hall. The 2023 Influential Women of Jackson were honored at a presentation. Trunetta Atwater, a previous honoree, spoke at the event about how important it is…

Miss Teen Volunteer pageant to begin Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Contestants from all across the country are in Jackson to compete. The second annual Miss Teen Volunteer America Pageant will begin on Thursday at the Carl Perkins…

Celebrate International Women's Day

Throughout history, countless women have made remarkable contributions to the world. From scientists to activists, these women have paved the way for future generations and left an indelible mark on society. In this article, we will highlight three international women…

Conference for first responders to be held in April

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A conference for dispatchers and first responders is being held in April. The 9th Annual Emergency Communications Conference is set for April 10 through April 12, with speakers gathering to share expertise and foster new and innovative…

Attorney indicted with simple assault in West Tennessee

PARIS, Tenn. -- A Henry County attorney has been indicted, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. According to the TBI news release, their agents began investigation Michael Ainley in August of 2022 after allegations of inappropriate conduct. Their investigation…

Minnesota governor protects rights to gender affirming care

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Wednesday protecting the rights of LGBTQ people from Minnesota and other states to receive gender affirming health care, as he slammed the tide of other states rolling back…

Students pack meals to keep kids fed

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school came together too change the lives of hundreds. Wednesday, Jackson Christian School teamed up with Skyline Church of Christ to host Feed My Starving…

Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual tradition is coming up, but it is coming with a opportunity to lose sleep. Daylight Saving Time is almost here, and with only a few days…

Undercover 'casino' discovered in Gibson County

MEDINA, Tenn. -- An undercover "casino" was discovered in Gibson County. According to a Facebook post from the West Tennessee Drug Task Force, an undercover investigation found a "casino" working out of the Oasis convenience store on Main Street.…

Veterans testify of 'catastrophic' impact of Afghan collapse

WASHINGTON (AP) — Active-service members and veterans provided first-hand testimony Wednesday about the implications of the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, describing in harrowing and explicit detail the trauma experienced on the ground while imploring Congress to help the allies…

Oldest reference to Norse god Odin found in Danish treasure

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Scandinavian scientists said Wednesday that they have identified the oldest-known inscription referencing the Norse god Odin on part of a gold disc unearthed in western Denmark in 2020. Photo from the National…

Several spring events planned at Casey Jones Village

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several spring events are being held in west Jackson mid-March. Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village will be holding several family friendly events. The first of the events will be the Casey Jones Craft…

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