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The Ned to present 'Sweeney Todd' until Halloween

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned is presenting a Tony-Award-winning and musical thriller just in time for Halloween. The center says it will be presenting Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" starting Oct. 27 and ending Oct.…

Witnesses describe shooting that set off Memphis rampage

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A man testified Tuesday that he saw an acquaintance shoot his friend and business partner, unprovoked, outside his Tennessee home in a killing that authorities said sparked a daylong crime rampage that paralyzed Memphis. Marcus Cash…

Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared martial law in the four regions of Ukraine that Moscow annexed. Putin didn’t immediately spell out the steps that would be taken under martial law but said his order was effective…

Union University celebrates American Pharmacist Month

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university hosted a ceremony, inviting city officials to shed light on a particular department. "We are celebrating the Union University American Pharmacists Month. Union University has a…

West Tennessee Boy Scouts mark Scout Week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is Scout Week! And our very own West Tennessee Area Council Boy Scouts of America are celebrating. The Scouts say that Tuesday is Scout Giving Day, and the goal is simple: "To give everyone a chance…

Getting help in fighting skin disease

JACKSON, Tenn. -- When facing diseases of the skin, it can be especially difficult to cope. Psoriasis is a skin disease that is both common and chronic and has impacted about eight…

Survivors of breast cancer share stories at luncheon

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local event is recognized cancer survivors. The City of  Brownsville, along with the Brownsville-Haywood County Chamber, hosted a luncheon for people who have overcome breast cancer. October…

Two annual events to honor veterans in November

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two annual events are honoring veterans in early November. A news release says that the 10th Celebrating Our Veterans Program is set for Friday, Nov. 11, and will feature the 129th Army Band as special guests. It…

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