New laws on sentencing, taxes taking effect Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friday, July 1 marks not only a new fiscal year, but also the start date of many new laws that will go into effect in Tennessee. There are over 15…
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UT Martin history professor honored for Civil War scholarship
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local professor received a big honor. University of Tennessee at Martin history professor Dr. Timothy B. Smith has received the Frank E. Vandiver Award of Merit. This award honors his contributions to the historiography of the…
Camp kids perform at TR White Sportsplex
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a camp full of artistic expression, and kids were able to show them off Thursday. The TR White Mid-Summer Camp Program held performances by its kids at the TR…
Jackson company gives away free Constitutions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of Independence Day, a local company is making sure the community is aware of their rights. Tennessee Industrial Printing is giving away free copies of the United States…
Library gives Jacksonians platform to share their story
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What is your story? The library wants share it! The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting its Summer Reading Program with the theme "What's Your Story, Jackson?" To get everyone involved, the library is letting Jacksonians share their…
Organization works to bring awareness to PTSD in first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of PTSD Awareness Month, an organization is bringing awareness to PTSD in first responders. The national nonprofit called Code 9 Project helps first responders, military, and their families navigate…
Habitat for Humanity taking unwanted items for recycle
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is recycling your unwanted items and putting them right back into the community. Habitat for Humanity in Jackson is taking your unwanted household items for their Deconstruction project. And…
Experts discuss prediabetes, warn of increased risk for COVID complications
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Experts are raising awareness about a medical condition many people don't know they have that could increase complications from COVID-19. Prediabetes is a condition where your blood sugar level is higher…
LIFELINE hosts 2022 All American Blood Drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services hosted their annual All American Blood Drive on Thursday, sponsored by Joe Mahan Ford. The event kicked off at 10 a.m. and just wrapped up at…
West Tennessee hospital holds Independence Day celebration
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Carroll County hospital held its first Independence Day celebration. Baptist Memorial Hospital hosted an Independence Day celebration for the veterans and first responders of Carroll County. "We have…
Jackson sworn in, becomes 1st Black woman on Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in to the Supreme Court on Thursday, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court. In this image from video provided by the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of…
Supreme Court to hear case on state authority over elections
(AP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a North Carolina case that could dramatically change the way elections for Congress and the presidency are conducted. The case could ultimately hand more power to state legislatures and block…
Supreme Court limits EPA in curbing power plant emissions
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a blow to the fight against climate change, the Supreme Court has limited how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. By a 6-3 vote Thursday,…
Trezevant gets $88.5k loan to improve water infrastructure
TREZEVANT, Tenn. -- A local town is getting help with improving their water infrastructure. An $88,500 loan was announced for the Town of Trezevant on Thursday by Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) Commissioner David…
DA General Agee elected to lead Tennessee District Attorneys
COCKETT/GIBSON/HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- 28th District Attorney General Frederick Agee is joining the Tennessee District Attorneys General Conference Executive Committee. This comes after District Attorney General Agee was elected by fellow members of the organization. According to a news release,…
