Poll of the Day: Christmas Parades
As the holiday season is in full swing, Christmas parades are making their way through the streets of local communities. Now, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. Click here to see…
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Ground broke for new Dixie facility in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The largest business investment in Jackson broke ground on Friday. The Georgia-Pacific project brings a big impact to the Hub…
Therapy dogs spread holiday cheer in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A few furry visitors make a stop in downtown Jackson. A group of local therapy dogs visited City Hall and the Madison County Courthouse Friday morning. They were dressed…
City makes decision to postpone Jackson's Christmas parade
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has made the decision to postpone the downtown Christmas parade. According to a press release, the Christmas Parade Committee is making the change due to a threat of heavy…
Tennessee high school sports org votes to allow NIL deals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The rulemaking arm of Tennessee’s high school sports oversight organization has made a change that allows student athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness. A news release from the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association…
Free Christmas giveaway event coming to Weakley Co. Saturday
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A generous event is being organized for one local community this weekend. Greenfield First Baptist Church will host a free Christmas giveaway on Saturday, December 10. Free items will be distributed to anyone in need, including new…
Tennessee suspends ex-senator's law license over guilty plea
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Supreme Court has suspended the law license of a former Tennessee state senator who pleaded guilty last month to violating federal campaign finance laws. The court suspended former Republican Sen. Brian Kelsey’s law license…
AG: Tennessee to receive $13M from Juul settlement
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s attorney general says the state will get $13 million from a nearly $440 million settlement with electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs spread among 33 states and Puerto Rico. In a news release, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti says…
Law enforcement brings kids on shopping spree in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local city brought law enforcement and the youth together. The Milan Police Department held their annual Shop with a Cop event. This is…
'A Union Christmas' held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University's Choirs and Orchestra put on quite a show Thursday night for the university's "Music: A Union Christmas" event. The event consisted of a variety of…
Atwood swears in new mayor
ATWOOD, Tenn. – The town of Atwood officially has a new mayor. Thursday night, a crowd packed into a town hall meeting for the swearing in of Fridie Algee. Algee won the election in early November against Mike Tolley…
EXPLAINER: Pronouns, nonbinary people and the Club Q attack
The Colorado Springs gay bar shooting suspect’s assertion of being nonbinary has put gender identity and pronouns — and some sensitive questions around them — back in the spotlight. Respecting Anderson Lee Aldrich’s request to be referenced with they/them pronouns does not…
Eternal flame returns to UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An extinguished flame is burning once again after nearly 22 years. From 1986 to around the year 2000, the University of Tennessee at Martin's eternal flame…
City leaders discuss plans to buy Jackson Plaza
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special budget meeting was called for Thursday morning to discuss plans that could impact Jackson for years to come. "We had a special call meeting today to consider the…
Wanted man may be in Dyer, Obion, Lake County area
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Sheriff's Office says a wanted man may by in the Dyer, Obion or Lake County area. The sheriff's office says that Tommy Griffin is wanted by US Marshals for violation of…
