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Next Leadership University class revealed by Jackson Chamber

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber has revealed the next Leadership University class. This next class includes: Ximena Acosta, Madison Academic High School Luke Barnard, Faith Home School Tutorial Becca Basham, Trinity Christian Academy Callie Bates, Jackson Christian School Ava…

Search continues for missing Mississippi college student

OXFORD, Miss (AP) — Authorities continued to search Tuesday for a University of Mississippi student who went missing days ago in the northern part of the state. Oxford Police renewed a call to the public for any tips leading to…

US inflation reached a new 40-year high in June of 9.1%

WASHINGTON (AP) — Surging prices for gas, food and rent catapulted U.S. inflation to a new four-decade peak in June, further pressuring households and likely sealing the case for another large interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, with higher borrowing…

NAACP hosts candidate forum in Madison County

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County NAACP Branch hosted a 2022 candidate forum. Local candidates in Madison County participated with their opponents running for various roles from Madison County…

LANA, downtown residents meet with candidates

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of the Lambuth area and downtown areas had a chance to meet the candidates Tuesday evening. Local candidates included those running for county commission and county…

Local genealogical society meets at library

JACKSON, Tenn. --  A group met to help West Tennesseans discover their roots. The Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society met Tuesday evening at the Jackson-Madison County Library in the downtown area.…

Multi-vehicle crash reported in Benton County

BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. – Officials have confirmed a multi-vehicle crash in Benton County. The crash occurred along Highway 641 near Jayson Street sometime around 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says the crash is currently under investigation.…

Dry weather impacting West Tennessee gardens

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The warmer than average and drier than average conditions have remained in West Tennessee since the middle of June. And now your plants may be feeling some…

Camp Bolivar to begin next week

BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- The third year of Camp Bolivar begins next week. That means sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from Bolivar Middle School will get to travel around town and learn more…

Prime Day deals return with two day event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Amazon's annual Prime Day event is back from July 12 to July 13, but only for Prime members. The two-day shopping event features millions of deals, with the…

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