Jackson students pay special tribute to our veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those that were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice were honored at a local school Friday. "Thank you for your service. We all are greatly in…
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First lady hosts Veterans Day breakfast, supports caregivers
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden has hosted a Veterans Day breakfast at the White House. She also announced new support for the Hidden Helpers Coalition, which works with children who live with wounded service members and veterans. After…
Pelosi faces uncertain future weeks after attack on husband
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived at a crossroads. She could be forced to relinquish the gavel if Republicans win majority control of the House. Pelosi is the nation's first and only woman to become speaker. The uncertainty…
Vanderbilt researchers hope AI can alleviate traffic jams
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Researchers at Vanderbilt University and other schools around the country are conducting an experiment in Nashville next week to try to decrease the number of stop-and-go traffic jams on a local interstate. The new experiment will…
Section of destroyed shuttle Challenger found on ocean floor
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A large section of the destroyed space shuttle Challenger has been found buried in sand at the bottom of the Atlantic, more than three decades after the tragedy that killed a schoolteacher and six others.…
Top, Lite-Brite, Masters of the Universe in toy hall of fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The National Toy Hall of Fame's new honorees include an object dating to ancient times, a line of muscle-bound action figures and an iconic art set whose medium is colorful pegs. The hall on Thursday announced…
US judge in Texas strikes down Biden loan-forgiveness plan
A U.S. judge in Texas on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden's plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness — a program that was already on hold as a federal appeals court in…
Deer in rut pose danger to motorists
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's officially that time of year. Deer are entering the rut and are on the move more than any other time of the year. This can spell trouble…
First ever Merch Day set to help West Tennessee musicians
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hidden Tracks is excited to announce the first annual Merch Day on November 10. Lori Nunnery, the Executive Director of Visit Jackson, Tennessee, gave some details on the event. "Merch…
JMCSS event gets families involved with education
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school system is getting families involved by hosting a Lunch and Learn event. Thursday, the parents of all high school students in the Jackson-Madison County area had…
FHU students meet those who walked their same path
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local university brought current students and alumni together for homecoming. Freed-Hardeman University continued their annual homecoming activities with ALUMination Day. It gave their students the chance to interact with alumni…
McKenzie's mayor-elect talks about new position
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A new mayor is coming to the City of McKenzie. Mayor-elect Ryan Griffin has been part of that community for more than a decade now. As he and his…
October 2022 Hub City Hero gets her spotlight
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new hero has been named in the Hub City, and her name is Elvia Trejo! Trejo is a radio personality at La Poderosa 105.3 FM WTJK. She was raised in southern Louisiana, according to a news…
Proposed bills target trans youth, drag shows in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two new bills have been proposed in the state just days after the nation's midterm elections. On Wednesday, Sen. Jack Johnson, along with Rep. William Lamberth, drafted legislation that would prevent doctors from providing medical procedures that…
UM Lambuth shares planetarium schedule for December 2022
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth's planetarium has shared their schedule for December of 2022. The M. D. Anderson Planetarium says their shows for the month are: Friday, December 2, 1:30 p.m. – “Season of Light” Tuesday, December…
