High school to host Hee-Haw Christmas Show
SELMER, Tenn. -- You can see a show full of laughter and help a good cause at the same time. McNairy Central High School in Selmer is hosting a…
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Biden opens holidays, pardons turkeys Chocolate and Chip
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden continued a 75-year tradition Monday and pardoned a pair of Thanksgiving turkeys named after his favorite flavor of ice cream while cracking jokes about his political party's better-than-expected performance in this month's midterm elections. [caption id="attachment_1239805" align="aligncenter"…
Remember to travel safely, says THP, other drivers
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- With Thanksgiving coming up, drivers need to be aware of safe driving practices when traveling. "Actually I didn't have any problems until I walked into this…
Navy veteran sets up display for 'Devotion' at local theater
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new military movie is coming to theaters Wednesday, and a local Navy veteran shared his personal story in regards to it. Monday, Navy veteran Tim Hinson…
Gas price could break 10 year record on Thanksgiving
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The year 2022 could see the highest Thanksgiving gas prices ever. Nearly 20% percent more Americans are planning to hit the road, and the projected average price…
Thanksgiving hymns are a few centuries old, tops – but biblical psalms of gratitude and praise go back thousands of years
(THE CONVERSATION) Thanksgiving doesn’t ring in the ear for months on end, unlike another holiday that lies just ahead. Yet readers may remember a couple of hymns that roll around each November in church, around the dinner table, or even…
Jackson Arts Council taking Artist Membership applications
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Calling all local artists! One organization has a special offer for you. Artists, musicians and crafters living in or near Madison County are encouraged to apply to become an Artist Member of the Jackson Arts Council. The…
Toy trends specialist talks hottest toys of holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for the right toy? Toy trends specialist, Jennifer Lynch shared some of the hottest toys you might be able to catch this Black Friday or Cyber Monday coming up. Lynch says the Tonka Mighty Monster RC…
Housing study, Great Wolf Lodge discussed during Nov. meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Board of Commissioners held its November meeting. With big companies coming into Jackson in the next few years, it was announced that a housing study…
Hands Up! receives award from local program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hands Up! has gotten some recognition from the Jackson Award Program. According to a news release, Hands Up! was awarded the 2022 Best of Jackson Award in the Preschool category. The release says that the Jackson Award…
Poll of the Day: When do you put up your Christmas tree?
We want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. Putting up the Christmas tree marks the beginning of holiday celebrations for many, however, when that moment should occur is the subject of an age-old debate. [gravityform id="135"…
Police department presents check to cancer center
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- The proceeds from the Savannah Police Department's Pink Patch Project were presented to a local cancer center. A check of $2,000 was given by Savannah police officials to…
Elon Musk's Twitter reinstates Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Elon Musk’s Twitter has reinstated the personal account of far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, which was banned in January for violating the platform’s COVID misinformation policies at the time. FILE - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., speaks during…
Gay bar shooting suspect faces murder, hate crime charges
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — The man suspected of opening fire at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs was being held on murder and hate crimes charges Monday, two days after the attack that killed five people and left 17…
Supreme Court takes Jack Daniel's case against dog toy maker
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a dispute over a dog toy that got whiskey maker Jack Daniel's barking mad. A bottle of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey is displayed next to a Bad…
