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…
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A Black Hawk crashes in AL, killing 2 crew
A Black Hawk helicopter from the Tennessee National Guard crashed Wednesday in Alabama, killing two crew members, the Tennessee National Guard said. Tennessee’s Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Warner Ross said in a statement. “We ask Tennesseans to join us in…
Bill regarding drag shows spurs debate in state capitol
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, those for and against legislation regarding drag shows in Tennessee gathered in Nashville. Opening the discussion of House Bill 9, Rep. Chris Todd discussed amendments to the bill and what his goal was in crafting…
Update given on new Interstate 69 in West Tennessee
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- There is an update on a road construction project that could impact West Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Transportation's Community Relations Officer, Nichole Lawrence, spoke on Wednesday…
Woman of the Year named in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rotary Club nominated a new Woman of the Year: Elaine Christian! Christian is a board member of the Jackson-Madison County Public Library Foundation and…
Year two of Love Your Block grants to begin soon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Applications for the Love Your Block mini grants are set to go out in a few weeks. The applications for year two of Jackson's Love Your Block…
Safe places during severe weather in West Tennessee
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- With the threat of severe weather coming to our area, what are some ways you can prepare? With the threat of severe weather coming soon, we looked to see…
K-9 officer receives donation from local association
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Man's best friend took on the honor of protect and serve, and one organization took notice and gave an officer a needed upgrade. "Very blessed and very pleased…
It was 'haunting': Ballard recalls mission to Titanic site
FALMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — The sheer size of the vessel and the shoes were what struck Robert Ballard when he descended to the wreckage of the RMS Titanic in 1986, the year after he and his crew from the Woods…
'Our own dynasty': Kansas City fetes latest Super Bowl win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce promised thousands of fans celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl championship Wednesday that the team will be back for more. Kansas…
White supremacist gets life in prison for Buffalo massacre
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday after relatives of his victims confronted him with pain and rage caused by his racist attack. [caption…
Stax offers free soul music event for Black History Month
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The foundation associated with the Stax Museum of American Soul Music and the Stax Music Academy says a new multimedia presentation celebrating Black History Month is now available for viewing online. The Memphis-based Soulsville Foundation said…
States' push to define sex decried as erasing trans people
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Adam Kellogg was a nerdy 16-year-old preparing to board a flight from Kansas City to Florida for a space and science camp trip to Cape Canaveral when security held him up for 30 minutes because his…
SWAG to host Black History Month event on Feb. 27
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group is celebrating Black History Month on February 27. Sisters With Aspiring Goals, or SWAG, will be hosting Reflecting Over Time, with guest speakers Harrell Carter, with the Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP, and…
Bruceton residents connect to new fiber network
BRUCETON, Tenn. -- A new fiber-optic network is up and connecting residents in Bruceton. According to a news release, TDS Telecommunications LLC has up to 10Gig business connections available to their first customers in the area. “We’re thrilled Bruceton customers…
