New plans announced for Blue Oval City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- New plans about the Blue Oval City have been announced. On Wednesday, leaders throughout West Tennessee gathered online to hear the next steps in the preparation of Blue…
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Gallup: Just 2 in 10 U.S. employees have work `best friend'
NEW YORK (AP) — Crystal Powers began a new job remotely in February 2022 as a medical records supervisor. She has yet to meet two of the five people who report to her in person and…
The Ned reveals upcoming performance season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local performance venue reveals a list of upcoming performances. The Ned welcomed Jackson media partners on Wednesday for Media Appreciation Day. The upcoming 2023-24 season will include…
Tenn. House speaker mulls rejecting federal education money
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A top Tennessee Republican lawmaker says the state should stop accepting the nearly $1.8 billion of federal K-12 education dollars that help provide support for low-income students, English learners and students with disabilities. House Speaker Cameron…
Nite Lite Theatre bringing 'Mary Poppins' to Milan
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local theatre group is bringing a magical production to Gibson County. Nite Lite Theater is presenting "Mary Poppins" on March 17-19 and March 24-26. Disney's "Mary Poppins" is a musical fantasy that focuses on the children…
Black History Month • Week Two
Harrell Carter Occupation Civil Rights Activist; West Tennessee NAACP Area Director; President of the Jackson-Madison County Branch President What’s new at the JMC NAACP Branch? A recent election of some new executive committee members…
13 Memphis officers could be disciplined in Nichols case
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Officials say 13 Memphis officers could end up being disciplined in connection with the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols. As of Tuesday, six officers have already been fired and one more has been relieved of duty.…
Lucky player in Seattle suburb wins $754.6M Powerball prize
AUBURN, Wash. (AP) — A single winning ticket for a $754.6 million Powerball jackpot was sold at a department store in a Seattle suburb, Washington state lottery officials said Tuesday. A rack with cards bettors can…
Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: 'Finish the job'
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden exhorted Republicans over and again Tuesday night to work with him to “finish the job” of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation as he delivered a State of the Union address meant to reassure a…
Memphis officer took, shared photos of bloodied Tyre Nichols
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Documents released Tuesday provided a scathing account of what authorities called the “blatantly unprofessional” conduct of five officers involved in the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop last month — including new revelations about…
Conger holds ribbon cutting for campaign office
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger held a ribbon cutting for his campaign office for his mayoral candidacy. Conger has announced his plan to run for Jackson mayor once again.…
Student art exhibit open at The Ned
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can support local college artists through an art exhibit. The Ned is hosting the UpstARTS! Collegiate Student Art Exhibition this month. The art is being featured in…
University offering free class on blues
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth is hosting the Blues at Lambuth, Master Class Series. The free weekly music education program started Tuesday and will run through April 4…
Roads, child care, budget: Tennessee 2023 State of the State
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee gave his fifth State of the State speech on Monday night. Lee…
LIVE: Biden gives 2023 State of the Union address
President Joe Biden is set to give the State of the Union address at 8 p.m. CT on Tuesday. The address can be watched live here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzcBTUvVp7M You can find more national news here.
