Powerball players enter for the chance to win $291 million
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After no winners were announced on Monday, the Powerball jackpot increased to $291 million. We, once again, asked players at the Old Medina Market what would they do with…
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Lexington Utilities gives update on water
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- After hearing of concern from residents about the water quality in their area, we reached out to Lexington Utilities. There was concern over water looking "milky" in the Lexington…
Scott Conger speaks to members of local club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Mayor Scott Conger joined the downtown Rotary Club for their first meeting of the year. Conger discussed the future plans for the city, which includes the…
Wednesday is World Braille Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is World Braille Day! Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols used by those of us who are blind or partially sighted to read. World Braille Day was established in 2018 by the…
New app allows JMCSS families to track child's bus route
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is announcing a new tool for families with students who ride the bus. The WheresTheBus app is described as a user-friendly bus tracking system that allows parents to follow their child's bus…
Lexington police chief retires after 32 years of service
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A celebration of retirement was held for Lexington Police Chief Roger Loftin. "Absolutely. They pulled one over on me. I asked them not to make a whole…
Court: Teacher wearing MAGA hat fell under protected speech
VANCOUVER, Wash. (AP) — The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a former teacher in Vancouver, Washington, concluding that his wearing a hat supporting former President Donald Trump to school was protected speech under the First…
Christian graves desecrated in historic Jerusalem cemetery
JERUSALEM (AP) — More than 30 graves at a historic Christian cemetery in Jerusalem were found toppled and vandalized, the diocese said Wednesday, jolting the Christian minority in the contested city. A head stone is toppled…
Local sorority to host swim class for kids
UPDATE (1/5/23): All spots are currently full, however you may still call to be placed on their wait list. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local sorority is hosting a swim class for kids! Swim 1922, which is set for February 4,…
Suspect leads authorities on search in Madison County
MADSION COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Wednesday morning around 7:40, a tipster let us know about a large police presence near Cotton Grove Road in Madison County. We arrived on scene shortly…
Tennessee National Guard rescues Appalachian Trail hikers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee National Guard says it has used a military helicopter to rescue two hikers who were stranded on the Appalachian Trail. In a news release, the Guard says the hikers were stranded on Dec. 31…
Discovery Park announces construction of new outdoor stage
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Discovery Park of America is announcing an exciting addition. A new 700-square-foot outdoor entertainment stage is under construction as an addition to their Rotary Pavillion. According…
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $940M after no winner
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $940 million after another drawing resulted in plenty of losers but not a single grand prize winner. A customer fills out a Mega…
Fisherman dies after falling into cold Tennessee lake
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (AP) — A man who was fishing with his son on an east Tennessee lake has died after falling from a boat into the cold water, wildlife officials said. Jeremy Gene Keen, 47, and his 14-year-old son were…
Jackson Christian Theatre to present 'The Sound of Music'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local stage will be "alive with the sound of music" this month. The Jackson Christian School Theatre program is presenting the classic musical on January 12 through 14.…
