Education Foundation talks finances
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Education Foundation held a meeting Tuesday afternoon, and the biggest topic of discussion was finances. The foundation has come back together after a few years of…
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Postpartum support group to meet each month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group dedicated to those facing postpartum is meeting each month. The West Tennessee Postpartum Support Group meets every last Sunday of the month at Your CBD Store in Jackson. The group provides peer support, a safe…
Bomb unit crafts beeping eggs for inclusive Easter egg hunt
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement is hosting an event for those with disabilities. The Jackson Police Department Bomb Unit is hosting an "Easter Eggs-plosion'' event on Saturday, April 1. It will…
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…
City council candidate holds news conference
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A candidate for city council held a news conference at City Hall to share his platform and ideas. Byron Elam is running for city council District 6. Elam…
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…
Jackson mayoral candidate Paul Sherrod arrested
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A mayoral candidate is behind bars in the Hub City. According to information online, Paul Sherrod was taken into custody on Tuesday morning. Records…
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.…
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…
