Jackson Rockabillys share excitement for 2023 season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rockabillys are prepping for a big season in the 2023 Summer League. This will be the first summer collegiate team to be in Jackson. President and CEO…
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2 arrested for fatal shooting at Rodeway Inn; 3rd suspect wanted
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department confirms two people have been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting at Rodeway Inn. According to JPD, 32-year-old James Brown and 20-year-old Keyanna Massengill were taken into…
Group organizes "Before Thanksgiving" dinner
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thanksgiving is coming early to the Jackson community thanks to organizers connected to the GT Productionz. This community gathering hopes to bring a family-style meal to those who…
Ninja Warrior Hangout builds up to grand opening
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new local business is preparing for its grand opening. Ninja Warrior Hangout celebrated Thursday with a ribbon cutting. They will be helping people of all ages…
Tally of homeless veterans fell 11%, biggest drop in 5 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of veterans in the United States experiencing homelessness dropped by 11% since 2020, the biggest decline in more than five years, the Biden administration reported Thursday. FILE - The Veterans Affairs…
City of Jackson announces 2 people hoping to fill empty council seat
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has received two resumes so far to fill an empty seat on City Council. This comes after the resignation of Ernest Brooks, II, who served as the District 3 Councilman. The city says…
Christian monastery possibly pre-dating Islam found in UAE
SINIYAH ISLAND, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An ancient Christian monastery possibly dating as far back as the years before Islam spread across the Arabian Peninsula has been discovered on an island off the coast of the United Arab Emirates,…
Why no Powerball winner? It’s luck and smaller sales
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Perplexed that it seems no one can win the gigantic $1.5 billion Powerball prize? A big reason is that people aren’t buying as many tickets for each drawing as they did five or six years ago. [caption…
Sign-ups open for two annual pageants
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Two annual pageants are set to be held in mid-November, and they need contestants. Bethel University says it is hosting the Miss Bethel University Volunteer and the Miss Carroll County Volunteer pageant on November 19. Those looking…
Winter care packages distributed to senior citizens in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jacksonians are taking steps to take care of senior citizens in the community. Owner of Floral Cakes Bakery, Genevieve Dupree, along with several local businesses in Jackson, gave…
City of Paris to host Christmas Open House this weekend
UPDATE (11/04/22): The 615 House Concert featured during the event has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 12 at 6 p.m. on the courthouse steps due to threat of inclement weather. The Christmas Open House will continue as scheduled. PARIS, Tenn.…
Milan 21-year-old dies in wreck involving school bus in Dyer County
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirms one person died in a wreck involving a school bus in Dyer County. According to THP, the wreck occurred around 7 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2, near Hogwallow Road and Jones…
Tennessee man who fled traffic stop with officer in car fatally shot
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man who fled a traffic stop with an officer in the vehicle and refused to stop has been fatally shot, authorities said. The shooting happened after Mt. Juliet officers stopped a vehicle late…
Powerball prize up to $1.5 billion, 3rd-largest ever in US
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The bad news is that no one won Wednesday night’s huge $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot. FILE - A rack with cards bettors can use to choose their own numbers to purchase…
Company tests autonomous electric vehicle in West Tennessee
SELMER, Tenn. -- On October 27, a freight mobility tech company called Einride tested their freight vehicle in a West Tennessee town. Einride is a company that created an autonomous, electric…
