Some roads damaged near Friendship
FRIENDSHIP, Tenn. -- Storms from last night left many roads damaged. At Jack Pence Road near Bradford, the road is currently closed due to a pipe burst. Debris could be seen…
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Random Act of Kindness Day is Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you're being kind, you'll do just fine. Random Act of Kindness Day is Friday, February 17. You can practice "neighbor care" for the day. A Nextdoor study revealed…
Federal Reserve official visits Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One university welcomed a prominent financial leader to speak to several guests about the future of our economy. Union University partnered with the Jackson Chamber of Commerce to welcome Jim…
Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, condition worsens
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly a year after Bruce Willis' family announced that he would step away from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia, his family says his “condition has progressed.” In a statement posted Thursday, the 67-year-old actor's family said Willis has a…
Research links lower emission buses to improved test scores
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Recent studies have shown that children riding a school bus can impact a child's education. That's why Tucker Perkins, the CEO and President of Propane Education & Research…
Several projects get grants to preserve history
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Several locations across Tennessee are getting grants to preserve history. According to a news release, $8.7 million in Tennessee Historic Development Grants are going to renovating and preserving historic buildings. The projects include $400,00 for Somerville &…
Tennessee Quit Week highlights state's resources
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Been thinking about quitting smoking? Then next week is for you. The Tennessee Department of Health is joining with others for the eight Tennessee Quit Week. The week, which begins on February 20 and continues to February…
Biden wants 'sharper rules' on unknown aerial objects
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says the U.S. is developing “sharper rules” to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects. This follows three weeks of high-stakes drama sparked by the discovery of a suspected Chinese spy balloon…
Crews clear damage after storms sweep across West Tennessee
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Storms left a big imprint in the area, and some Gibson County locals experienced heavy property damage. On Old Dyersburg Road, there were multiple trees down throughout…
Tennessee senators OK school voucher expansion bill
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Senate lawmakers on Thursday approved the expansion of an education voucher program that allows public tax dollars to be given to families to pay for private schooling. FILE - The Tennessee…
Jackson Christian Theatre to bring 'Little Women' to stage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Christian School Theatre program is announcing their spring production. Jackson Christian Theater will bring "Little Women" to stage this April. The story, written by Louisa May Alcott, is a coming-of-age tale that follows four sisters…
Deputies suspended in Nichols case didn't keep body cams on
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities say two sheriff’s deputies who have been suspended for five days for their role in the arrest of Tyre Nichols failed to keep their body cameras activated after they went to the location where Nichols…
Jeers, boos from Ohio villagers enraged by toxic train spill
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Residents of the Ohio village upended by a freight train derailment packed a school gym demanding to know if they're safe from the toxic chemicals that spilled or were burned off to avoid an even…
Crime Stoppers Scam Call Safety Tips
Crime Stoppers needs your help capturing the sneaky perps behind scam calls. Everyday it seems, our citizens have become the victims of scams. Now, these scams aren’t for a few hundred dollars. Oh no. It’s thousands of dollars. Most of…
Groups to hold free EKG screenings students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two groups are coming together to ensure heart health for local students here in Madison County. Friends of Heart is partnering with a nonprofit from Florida called Who…
