Homeless coalition builds hygiene station in West Tennessee
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- After the gym, work, or school you might take a shower to clean the day off. And one church is building a hygiene station to make sure everyone can do…
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Taylor Swift announces 27-date US stadium tour in 2023
NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off one of her biggest album launches of her career, Taylor Swift announced a new U.S. stadium tour starting in 2023, with international dates to follow. FILE - Taylor Swift attends an…
Union students repay community for help during 2008 tornado
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university celebrated an annual day of service and gave back to their community. In remembrance of the community helping Union University pick up the pieces…
Health department to offer free flu shots
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is looking to fight the flu. The department says it will be hosting its "Fight Flu '22" on Wednesday, November 9, providing free flu shots. The department says that it is…
Atwood mayoral candidate interview for 2022 election
ATWOOD, Tenn. -- Two mayoral candidates for Atwood were interviewed with five of the same questions. When asked about what experience they had, they responded with: Taylor Coulter: "Whether it's here…
Jackson police say man killed during motel shooting
UPDATE (11/03/22): 2 arrested for fatal shooting at Rodeway Inn; 3rd suspect wanted JACKSON, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is looking into a shooting that took place at a west Jackson motel.…
Dyersburg man to serve 40 years in prison for shooting 2 federal officers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Dyersburg man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting two members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. A news release from the U.S. Department of Justice states 41-year-old Bobby Joe Claybrook pled…
City looks create recycling center, filling council seat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson met for the month of November. Among the topics discussed was plans to bring recycling to the city. The council passed the first reading…
Families unleash grief and anger on Parkland school shooter
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Families of the 17 children and staff members Parkland school shooter Nikolas Cruz murdered are confronting him in court. They variously wished him a painful death and called him a coward Tuesday as they got…
Leaders Education Foundation makes $7k donation to Jackson Arts Council
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Education Foundation announces a $7,000 donation to the Jackson Arts Council. A news release states the Leaders Education Foundation matched the first $7,000 in donations given towards the…
Martin Police release details on semi-truck wreck that caused power outage
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Martin Police Department has released details on a crash that caused a lengthy power outage on Monday. According to a crash report, a 21-year-old semi-truck driver from Arkansas attempted to make a right turn from Poplar…
Migos rapper Takeoff dead after Houston shooting, rep says
HOUSTON (AP) — A representative confirms that rapper Takeoff is dead after a shooting outside of a Houston bowling alley. Kirsnick Khari Ball was known as Takeoff and part of Migos along with Quavo and Offset. He was 28. Houston…
Cypress Grove Nature Park reopens after months of repairs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger confirms Cypress Grove Nature Park has officially reopened to the public. Located in west Jackson, Cypress Grove offers a quiet destination for walks, with lake views…
Ford offers infrastructure grants to West TN communities in preparation for BlueOval City
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The philanthropic arm of Ford Motor Co. said Tuesday it is giving $1 million to help West Tennessee communities improve infrastructure as they prepare for the automaker's electric truck and battery factory. Capital grants from the…
15 hurt, including 3 children, in Chicago Halloween shooting
CHICAGO (AP) — As many as 15 people, including three children, were injured in a drive-by shooting on Halloween night that sent shots flying into a crowd along a Chicago street corner, police said. Chicago Police Superintendent David Brown said…
