Local family receives a Christmas shopping spree
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Thursday evening, one family got the opportunity to spend more than $200 on anything they wanted at a local Walmart. “We are partnering together to…
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Jackson State selected to test run new initiative
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is receiving help from the state to better prepare its students. Jackson State Community College submitted a proposal to the Tennessee Board of Regents, Reimagining…
'Choice Lanes' could come to Tennessee in new proposal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced a new proposal. Gov. Bill Lee, in conjunction with TDOT, has announced their new proposal "Build with Us." This proposal…
Library holding contest to help 'disguise' gingerbread men
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee library is holding a contest that may save gingerbread lives! The Humboldt Public Library is hosting a Gingerbread Kid decorating contest for all ages, challenging everyone to help a foam cookie get disguised ahead…
Microsoft strikes 10-year deal with Nintendo on Call of Duty
LONDON (AP) — Microsoft agreed Wednesday to make the hit video game Call of Duty available on Nintendo for 10 years should its $69 billion purchase of game maker Activision Blizzard go through — an apparent attempt to fend off objections from…
Hawaii remembrance draws handful of Pearl Harbor survivors
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — A handful of centenarian survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor joined about 2,500 members of the public at the scene of the Japanese bombing on Wednesday to commemorate those who perished 81 years ago. [caption id="attachment_1247803"…
Putin says Ukraine fight is taking longer than expected
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Wednesday that his “special military operation” in Ukraine is taking longer than expected but said it has succeeded in seizing new territory and added that his country’s nuclear weapons are deterring escalation of…
JPD seizes over 30 pounds of marijuana
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department shared via Facebook their seizure of marijuana. The department says that investigators with the Metro Narcotics unit seized over 30 pounds of marijuana from a local shipping company. The department says if…
Poll of the Day: What's your favorite holiday movie?
As the holidays inch closer, 'tis the season to pull out that winter blanket and cozy up on the couch to enjoy some of your favorite films. We polled our Newsroom staff to come up with a list of 20…
Blue Oval project discussed at public forum in Henry County
PARIS, Tenn. -- The faces behind Blue Oval City met with a West Tennessee community. Wednesday morning, this year's Leadership Henry County class hosted a public forum…
'Marry Me' chicken and more: Google unveils 2022's top search trends
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Google takes a look at the most popular search trends for 2022. Trend expert Chasity Mhende says Wordle took the top spot on the most searched topic this year. Also coming up next is the election and…
Jill Taylor, Alyson Fite named Hub City Heroes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has named Jill Taylor and Alyson Fite as joint Hub City Heroes for November 2022. Taylor is the current Keep Jackson Beautiful Interim Chair, and Fite is the Board Chair for Jackson Recreation…
Juul reaches settlements covering more than 5,000 cases
(AP) -- Electronic cigarette maker Juul Labs has reached settlements covering more than 5,000 cases brought by about 10,000 plaintiffs related to its vaping products. Financial terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but Juul said that it has secured…
Justices skeptical of elections case that could alter voting
WASHINGTON (AP) — At least six Supreme Court justices are sounding skeptical of making a broad ruling that would leave state legislatures virtually unchecked when making rules for elections. The North Carolina case the high court was hearing Wednesday has…
FBI: Polygamous leader had 20 wives, many of them minors
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say the leader of a small polygamous group near the Arizona-Utah border had taken at least 20 wives and punished followers who didn't treat him as a prophet. The details of Samuel Bateman's life were…
