Man prepares for statewide trip on lawnmower
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- One man is preparing for a long trip all in the name of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Travis Dean Robinson is preparing to ride 500 miles across the…
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7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis Police Department has disciplined two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols, the department said Monday, widening the circle of punishment for a killing that has already led to the…
President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were…
Jackson college students awarded scholarships
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nine students from Jackson State Community College were awarded the Workforce Readiness Scholarship from Leaders Education Foundation. The scholarship will help these students as they continue their education. Jackson…
GALLERY: Demo day kicks off remodel at local dealership
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Allen Samuels is taking aim at meeting their customer's expectations. The team held a demolition event to kick off the remodel of their dealership. The Jackson Chamber,…
TDOT preps roads for potential winter storm
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Winter weather is coming soon. How does the state prepare to keep the roads safe? "We are just preparing our trucks. We're loading any kind of brine…
Program to promote health for those with chronic conditions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new grant will allow people an all new way to get into shape. The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department staff will soon be offering a…
LIFELINE releases list of February 2023 mobile blood drives
JACKSON, Tenn. — LIFELINE Blood Services has released a list of their upcoming blood drives for February 2023. There stops for the month include: First Baptist Church in Somerville on Feb. 8 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Union University in…
Tips on preparing for winter weather and its aftermath
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With winter weather on the forecast this week, here are a few items and tips you may need to prepare for the event. For those who need to drive…
City of Jackson shares schedules for offices, trash pick up
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is pushing back office opening hours on Tuesday. The city says due to the threat of freezing rain, all of their offices will open one hour later at 9 a.m. The city also…
Poll of the Day: Tax Season
Tax season is in full swing, with this year's deadline set for April 18. While some have already completed their taxes for the year, others will inevitably wait until the deadline to begin filing. Now, we want to hear from…
Grammy nominated singer-songwriter visits Jackson students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Valerie June gave students at Jackson Christian School a special show. The critically-acclaimed songstress recently wrote a children's book called, "Somebody to Love: The Story…
School & Business Closings: Tuesday, January 31
Click here for a list of closings on Wednesday, February 1. The following schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 31 due to inclement weather: Alamo City Schools Bells City Schools Benton County Schools Bethel University Bradford Special School District…
Peabody High student removed after gun found
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local student was removed from school after a concerning discovery. Monday morning, tipsters alerted us to an incident at Peabody High School. According to Tim Haney, Director of…
TBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An investigation is underway in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday after authorities say a police officer fatally shot a 47-year-old Black man who had pointed a gun at him. The fatal shooting occurred Sunday evening in North…
