Community Clean-up returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---The City of Jackson has a city clean up day. Following the success of the first two Community Clean-up events, the City of Jackson's Health and Sanitation Department, and…
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Jackson offers Thanksgiving Day restaurant options
JACKSON, Tenn. --Looking for a restaurant open on Thanksgiving Day, check out this list to find an option. For some folks, holidays are just another day and perhaps family meals at home are not an option. Well, if you or…
Helping Hand gets its own helping hand from Tyson
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A local organization received a helpful donation on Friday. The Helping Hand in Humboldt is a nonprofit organization that helps disenfranchised individuals. At their store on 810…
4th person surrenders in slaying of rapper Young Dolph
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A fourth person wanted in the slaying of rapper Young Dolph turned himself in on Friday, Memphis police said. FILE - Young Dolph performs at The Parking Lot Concert in Atlanta on Aug. 23,…
Tennessee court: Juvenile life sentencing unconstitutional
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Supreme Court ruled Friday that a state law mandating life sentences for juvenile homicide offenders is unconstitutional, saying it amounts to “cruel and unusual punishment" and violates the Eighth Amendment. FILE…
Garland names special counsel to lead Trump-related probes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Merrick Garland named a special counsel on Friday to oversee the Justice Department’s investigation into the presence of classified documents at former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate as well as key aspects of a separate probe involving the Jan.…
Weakley Co. Sheriff's Office captain gets escort
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's department escorted one of their own in a procession of honor. Officers escorted the body of Capt. Marty Plunk, of the Weakley County…
Vendors offer gifts, clothes, more at 2022 Holiday Mart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A holiday event is taking place at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The University School of Jackson is hosting its annual Holiday Mart. That's from November 18 to…
$2,500 check given to Jackson elementary school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An organization gave a donation to a local school. Modern Woodmen of America partnered with Arlington Elementary on a fundraiser called Drive for 25 to help out with…
Program helps seniors live triumphantly
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local seniors gathered at a community event with themselves as the focus. The Salvation Army created Senior Adults Living Triumphantly, also known as SALT. "This event is something that…
Delta Dentals says grants available for 'Water's Cool' program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local schools are getting cool with water through Delta Dental of Tennessee's Water's Cool at School program. The initiative started a few years ago and it supplies a grant…
Trump 2024 rivals court his donors as primary season begins
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Republicans considering a 2024 run for the White House will assemble in Las Vegas this weekend, with anxious donors and activists openly considering whether or not to support Donald Trump for a third straight time. [caption id="attachment_1238643" align="aligncenter"…
TBI releases report on school crime, domestic violence in 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released a report on school crime and on domestic violence. The TBI reports that in school crime in 2021, they found that there were over 22,000 crimes reported at elementary/secondary schools.…
'Christmas Cottage' shop returns to Hub City for 40th anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local shoppers are decking the halls early with holiday goodies. "I will, I will come back next year," said shopper Jennifer Gillis. The Madison County FCE Club opened their…
Family Gift Guide: Lifestyle expert shares holiday shopping ideas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The hustle and bustle of gift shopping has begun for this holiday shopping season. Lifestyle expert Bethany Braun-Silva has a family gift guide for everyone on your list…
