US Army raises enlistment age limit, eases marijuana policies
The U.S. Army is raising its maximum enlistment age while loosening rules for recruits with certain drug convictions.
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Tennessee Tourism unveils what's new this spring
Spring wildflowers bloom and the outdoors beckon. Making Magic in the Mountains, a live mural painting festival, Cork to Fork Culinary Trail experience on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, Hot Slaw & Art Y’all, Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, new restaurants, speakeasies and iconic anniversaries abound.
Jackson man sentenced to 30 years in prison for child exploitation offenses
A federal judge has sentenced a Jackson man to a lengthy prison term for his role in the online exploitation of children in West Tennessee.
No burn permits to be issued this week
There will be no burn permits issued this week.
Local woman honored with portrait, highlighting her contributions to local theatre arts
Pat Alford honored with portrait at The Ned
Birth Choice Jackson ultrasound machine blessing
Blessing of the ultrasound machine
Meta sued for $375 million over alleged child safety, privacy violations
The lawsuit against Meta, Facebook's parent company, could impact the way we use social media.
Manhunt underway after inmate escapes Crockett County Jail in patrol vehicle
A manhunt is in full swing for a man who escaped from a local jail this morning.
City of Jackson honors Dr. Melvin Wright Sr. with street renaming
The City of Jackson has renamed a street in front of the T.R. Wright Sportsplex.
School district seeks $7 million budget increase to boost teacher, staff salaries
From the classroom to the cafeteria, school employees are the backbone of the district and leaders are focused on making sure their pay reflects that.
Jackson State Community College breaks ground on new athletic complex
Jackson State Community College broke ground on a new athletic complex Wednesday.
Mom accused of kidnapping 11-year-old boy, forcing him to apologize to her daughter after he rejected the girl
A mother in Utah is accused of kidnapping an 11-year-old boy and forcing him to apologize to her daughter after he rejected the girl.
JetBlue plane strikes coyote during departure
A JetBlue plane struck a coyote on takeoff from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport Tuesday morning.
Injuries reported in Highway 45 Bypass wreck in West Jackson
Officials are currently working a wreck along the Highway 45 Bypass, across from Furniture World Discount Warehouse.
West Tennessee man sentenced to 70 years in prison for production and possession of child pornography
Cody Ray Brewer, 30, of Saulsbury, Tennessee, has been sentenced to 70 years in federal prison for production and possession of child pornography.
