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…
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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…
Town of Alamo celebrates 2022 Halloween
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Nearly the entire town of Alamo celebrated Halloween with a trunk-or-treat in the downtown square. It was followed by the traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating. There were hundreds…
Candidate interviews: Chris Todd and Erica Coleman
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee state representatives serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Incumbent Chris Todd and Erica Coleman are running in the General Election…
Police respond to shooting at west Jackson motel
UPDATE (11/03/22): 2 arrested for fatal shooting at Rodeway Inn; 3rd suspect wanted JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a large police presence in west Jackson on Monday. When our crews arrived at the Rodeway Inn, law enforcement officers were…
City of Jackson to host two women's self defense classes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Police Department and Jackson Parks and Recreation are partnering to make the city a little safer, including increasing lighting and adding blue light emergency boxes in local parks.…
$1 billion Powerball jackpot up for grabs Monday night
People showed up at convenience stores, groceries and gas stations across the country on Halloween hoping to find their own treat: a chance at Monday night's massive $1 billion Powerball jackpot. A rack with cards bettors…
Jackson Symphony to host concert over weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony is preparing for another concert. On Saturday, November 5, the Jackson Symphony is hosting their latest concert at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Leaders with the…
Musk floats paid Twitter verification, fires board
Billionaire Elon Musk is already floating major changes for Twitter — and faces major hurdles as he begins his first week as owner of the social-media platform. Twitter's new owner fired the company's board of directors and made himself the board's…
