Bells restaurant total loss after early morning fire
BELLS, Tenn. -- Early on Tuesday morning, a call was made concerning a beloved restaurant in Bells, Tennessee: Bob's Burgers. "Upon arrival, we found heavy smoke coming from Bob's Burgers," said…
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New field manager named for Jackson Rockabillys
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local summer baseball team has announced their first manager. The Jackson Rockabillys introduced their inaugural field manager, former Major League Baseball player Matt Franco, Tuesday morning at the…
Justice Dept. sues Google over digital advertising dominance
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department and eight states have sued Google, alleging that its dominance in digital advertising harms competition as well as consumers and advertisers. The government alleges that Google’s plan to assert dominance has been to “neutralize…
2 Memphis Fire Dept. employees removed amid Tyre Nichols death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two Memphis Fire Department employees have been removed from duty while the agency conducts an investigation into the death of a Black man after a violent arrest that led to the firing of five police officers.…
UTM to host annual Civil Rights Conference next month
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local university is preparing for a month full of events. The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the 23rd Annual Civil Rights Conference in February. According UT Martin's website, the yearly event aims to "broaden…
Applications open for Sue Shelton White Scholarship
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An opportunity for financial assistance is being offered for some local students. Madison Area Democratic Women (MADW) announce applications are now open for the $2,500 Sue Shelton White Scholarship. A news release states the scholarship is in…
'Everything Everywhere' tops Oscar nominations with 11
NEW YORK (AP) — The sci-fi indie hit “Everything Everywhere All at Once” leads nominations to the 95th Academy Awards with 11 nominations. A year after a streaming service won Hollywood’s top honor for the first time, big-screen spectacles dominated…
Willie Nelson to celebrate 90th birthday at all-star concert
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Texas troubadour Willie Nelson will celebrate his 90th birthday with his friends and family at an all-star two-day concert at the Hollywood Bowl this April. The Grammy-winning country icon's milestone birthday party will take place on April 29-30 and feature…
Local bakery feels the effects of a national shortage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Egg prices have soared to historically high prices. Although households across the country are feeling the effects, so are the places that need them the most. For the…
Two schools host open houses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System held open houses Monday night. Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School held their open house, giving future students and parents a chance to see what the school has…
Authorities investigating fire in vacant home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating a fire at a home in the Hub City. Firefighters were called to a house fire on Daugherty Street in east Jackson. Authorities say it is a vacant home and no one was…
Official: 7 killed in California community; suspect arrested
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. (AP) — Seven people were killed in two related shootings Monday at a mushroom farm and a trucking firm in a coastal community south of San Francisco, and a suspect was in custody, officials said. San…
CBD store celebrating with donation to animal care center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For customer appreciation week, a local CBD store is serving the community by working with a local animal shelter. Sunmed is celebrating their third anniversary by giving…
US proposes once-a-year COVID shots for most Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials want to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like the annual flu shot. The Food and Drug Administration on Monday proposed a simplified approach for future vaccination efforts, allowing most adults and children to get…
Haywood sheriff gives update on Britney Watson
SEE ALSO: Hearing reveals details in Watson murder case HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A missing woman's body has been identified. Kevin Watson turned himself in on Friday after evading police for almost a week, and he was charged with the…
