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A rail strike looms and impact on US economy could be broad

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — American consumers and nearly every industry will be affected if freight trains grind to a halt next month. One of the biggest rail unions rejected its deal Monday over concerns about demanding schedules and the lack…

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"…

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…

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"…

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