Bio-stem students receive White Coat Ceremony
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local high school students are being recognized for their hard work. Thursday, North Side High School hosted a White Coat Ceremony for their bio-stem students. 20 students…
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JSCC Foundation holds new scholarship fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local fundraiser is helping students further their education. The Jackson State Community College Foundation held a new scholarship fundraiser named Tacos, Tecates & Scholarships. The fundraiser aims to…
Prevention specialist addresses recent overdoses in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a world where overdoses are a reality, we can help to be a part of the solution. Overdoses have been proven to be reversed by Narcan, and you…
Madison County Fire Chief talks common causes of house fires
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- National Fire Prevention Week continues. This year's theme is "Fire Won't Wait, Plan Your Escape." Firefighters all over the country are celebrating 100 years of Fire Prevention Week.…
Experts want you to keep cognitive health a top priority
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Keeping cognitive health a top priority. Many Americans experience cognitive impairment as they get older. Getting older doesn't mean you have to slow down, but it may mean you…
'Long COVID' sufferers experience 'significant' limitations to daily life
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The personal effects of "long COVID" have a large impact on the lives it touches. Long COVID patients suffer from dizziness, brain fog, change in smell or taste, sleep…
Medicare annual election period opens October 15: What you need to know
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A nationwide healthcare company discusses Medicare. As Medicare costs continue to rise across the country, the majority of Americans are looking for a solution to save without risking…
'Pine Arts Camp' to bring free arts learning experiences to Jackson parks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Who's line is it, anyway? The Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center and the Jackson Recreation and Parks Department…
West Tennessee educator honored with Financial Literacy Award
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Three Tennessee educators are being honored for their leadership in bringing financial education to their students. Hardin County Middle School teacher Detra Thomas was presented with the Tennessee…
Parkland school shooter to get life sentence for killing 17
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz will be sentenced to life without parole for the 2018 massacre of 17 people at Parkland’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. That sentence comes after the jury announced Thursday that…
Social Security benefits to jump by 8.7% next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Social Security recipients will get an 8.7% boost in their benefits in 2023. That’s a historic increase and welcome news for American retirees and others — but it’s tempered by the fact that it’s fueled…
Co-defendant in Tennessee senator's case plans guilty plea
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Nashville social club’s owner has reached a deal to plead guilty to a campaign finance scheme alleged against him and a Tennessee senator, who has deemed the charges a “political witch hunt.” Attorneys for Joshua…
Education foundation discusses investments and endowments
JACKSON, Tenn.-- The Jackson-Madison County education foundation was dormant for five years, now officials say they're getting back to where they need to be. The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation was invited…
Governor Bill Lee announces $100M crime intervention initiative
JACKSON,Tenn.-- Governor Bill Lee's announcement comes as an initiative to curb violent crime and strengthen public safety. “Local law enforcement at times need help a lot of technology that's…
Memphis rapper Project Pat speaks to inmates at West TN State Penitentiary
HENNING, Tenn. -- A well-known Memphis rapper speaks to inmates. Tennessee Department of Correction volunteer Patrick Houston, also known as "Project Pat," spoke to the population at West Tennessee State Penitentiary…
