Many county commissioners attend final meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Commission met for their regular monthly meeting, but it was the last meeting for many. The county commission held their monthly meeting with many…
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Southwest HRA delivers digital hope to senior community
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Southwest Human Resources Agency is wanting to increase digital literacy among West Tennessee among seniors. And they are doing so with the help of a grant from…
200 years of Jackson-Madison County celebrated over weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson celebrated 200 years this past weekend. The City of Jackson's Bicentennial Commission have been planning to end the year-long Bicentennial Celebration with a bang.…
Annual Horsin' Around Golf Scramble helps Redemption Road Rescue
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There is no time for horsin' around when there is competition on the green. The Fifth Annual Horsin' Around Golf Scramble kicked off on Monday. The annual fundraising…
Smokies to require parking passes beginning next March
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Beginning next March, visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park will need to purchase a parking pass to use the facilities. Park Superintendent Cassius Cash said in an interview the fee is needed to keep…
Jackson Boxing Club open to new members
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An historic part of Jackson's past is being revived and getting the younger generation active. Obie Beard, the Head Coach of the Jackson Boxing Club, is no stranger to…
Toys can bridge gap between learning, fun
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From little kids who use their imaginations to create the best stories, to the teenager who prefers a more mentally sustaining game, plenty of games can be used for…
Jackson-Madison County Schools to host Family Night
UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System's Family Fun Night on Aug. 16 has been cancelled. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- A meet and greet is being hosted by a local school system. Jackson-Madison County Schools' Social &…
'Stay Well' health fair, vaccine event coming to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Stay Well Health Fair and Vaccine Event will be held Saturday, August 20. 'Stay Well' events take place in select cities across the country through partnerships between The Cobb Institute in Washington D.C. and local…
Dollar General faces penalties for Georgia store issues
NEW YORK (AP) — Dollar General faces nearly $1.3 million in penalties after government inspectors visited three of the chain's stores in Georgia earlier this year and found worker-safety violations, federal regulators said Monday. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
New this week: 'House of the Dragon,' Lakers doc and Lovato
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES — In the almost 25 years since Princess Diana died, there has never been any shortage of…
Afghanistan marks 1 year since Taliban seizure as woes mount
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban on Monday marked a year since they seized the Afghan capital of Kabul, a rapid takeover that triggered a hasty escape of the nation's Western-backed leaders, sent the economy into a tailspin and fundamentally…
Grant to help former inmates find temporary housing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A grant and partnership is helping people move on to the next chapter of their lives. According to a news release, the Tennessee Department of Correction has gotten a $200,000 grant which will be used expand their…
American Legion Legacy Run to stop in Humboldt August 22
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- More than 250 motorcycles are expected to pass through West Tennessee as part of an annual cross-country ride for a good cause. The American Legion Legacy Run is a five-day, 1,150 mile ride to raise awareness and…
Scholarships available from local group
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group with ties to the founding of the nation is helping students and veterans get an education. The Tennessee Society Daughters of the American Revolution says scholarships are being offered to high school students and active…
