Ground broke in construction of Tyson Tykes
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Tyson Foods Humboldt held a ground breaking ceremony for the Tyson Tykes Child Care Facility on Wednesday. "It's an opportunity for us to really take information that we heard from…
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Food drive held in Alamo; second planned for Thursday
ALAMO, Tenn. -- A group of volunteers in Alamo gathered on Wednesday to host a food drive for the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program. The Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council has paired with…
Johnny Depp testifies he was demeaned, berated by ex-wife
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — Actor Johnny Depp has scoffed at the notion during court testimony that his constant quarrels with ex-wife Amber Heard would ever prompt him to hit her. Actor Johnny Depp speaks to his…
Grants for animal shelters available in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Help is available to Tennessee's animal shelters. According to a news release, animal shelters can now apply for grants to help them provide low-cost spay and neuter services. The release says that the funds for the grant…
Over 20 Tennessee State Parks awarded for going green
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Over 20 state parks have been awarded for going green in Tennessee. According to a news release, a total of 28 Tennessee State Parks earned the Platinum status, which is the highest level of achievement in the…
Man gets house arrest for pointing laser at Memphis planes
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say a Mississippi man has been sentenced to house arrest and probation for pointing a green laser at FedEx airplanes flying into Memphis International Airport in Tennessee. The U.S. attorney's office says Eugene Conrad…
Boyd Foundation to offer dog park grants across Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Randy and Jenny Boyd, with the Boyd Foundation, say 20 communities across Tennessee will be awarded $25,000 to help build or enhance existing dog parks. According to a news release, the Boyd Foundation is accepting applications…
Earth Day themed art gallery on display in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is partnering with the Jackson Arts Council to present the Mayor's Masterpieces: Earth Day Children's Art Gallery. The Mayor's Masterpieces features artwork made by artists from Jackson and Madison County students. K-8…
18 students receive scholarships thanks to local organization
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local organization is rewarding local students for their creativity and academic success. Leaders with the organization say being able to help local students is one mission they strive…
WWII veteran laid to rest nearly 80 years after war
DYER, Tenn. -- A World War II veteran from West Tennessee has been brought home. Chief Water Tender Claude White served in the U.S. Navy in the Second World War. White lost…
Jackson-Madison County Library to host 'upcycling' program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A program at the library will help you find a way to reuse your old clothes. The upcoming program will be April 26 at 4 p.m., and will give those who attend the chance to learn how…
Flyers, subway riders shed masks: 'Feel free to burn them'
Travelers cheered and stripped off their masks as pilots announced over the loudspeaker that a federal judge in Florida had struck down a national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit. An American Airlines Boeing 737…
Netflix shares drop 26% after it loses 200K subscribers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 26% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days. [caption id="attachment_1039004"…
Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state. FILE - Florida Gov. Ron…
Students construct theater set, prepare for arts festival
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Tennessee Future Farmers of America students across Weakley County are working hard on various tasks ahead of its art show. Westview High School FFA students are also designing a…
