Doctor recommends vaccine booster ahead of new school year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The school year is just around the corner, and one physician says it might be time again to get vaccinated. Dr. Christopher Scuderi, a family physician, says…
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Dresden mayor's lawsuit against aldermen ends
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A lawsuit by Dresden Mayor Jeff Washburn against the Board of Alderman has come to an end. According to a news release from Herron Law Offices, the lawsuit came to an end when six alderman hired an…
Boxing champion belt given to Mandela stolen in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A World Boxing Council championship belt belonging to former South African President Nelson Mandela has been stolen from a museum in Soweto, according to police. FILE — Sugar Ray Leonard holds up the…
Jackson coffee shop to reopen at new location on July 16
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Turntable Coffee Counter is reopening in a new location! Jackson's own independent shop will be holding a grand reopening on Saturday, July 16 at their new location at 300 East Main Street. “We opened the shop to…
Cookout, march to end gun violence to be held July 30
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event is being held to support mothers who have lost a child to gun violence, drugs, and more. On July 30, the Blacks Out, Black Out Cookout is being held in Forest Hill in Jackson. The…
Next Leadership University class revealed by Jackson Chamber
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber has revealed the next Leadership University class. This next class includes: Ximena Acosta, Madison Academic High School Luke Barnard, Faith Home School Tutorial Becca Basham, Trinity Christian Academy Callie Bates, Jackson Christian School Ava…
Search continues for missing Mississippi college student
OXFORD, Miss (AP) — Authorities continued to search Tuesday for a University of Mississippi student who went missing days ago in the northern part of the state. Oxford Police renewed a call to the public for any tips leading to…
US inflation reached a new 40-year high in June of 9.1%
WASHINGTON (AP) — Surging prices for gas, food and rent catapulted U.S. inflation to a new four-decade peak in June, further pressuring households and likely sealing the case for another large interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, with higher borrowing…
Local businesses offer unique deals during Prime Week
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Each year, Amazon Prime week is a huge online shopping event that many people look forward. For local businesses, this week could potentially be their least favorite due…
NAACP hosts candidate forum in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County NAACP Branch hosted a 2022 candidate forum. Local candidates in Madison County participated with their opponents running for various roles from Madison County…
LANA, downtown residents meet with candidates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of the Lambuth area and downtown areas had a chance to meet the candidates Tuesday evening. Local candidates included those running for county commission and county…
Local genealogical society meets at library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group met to help West Tennesseans discover their roots. The Mid-West Tennessee Genealogical Society met Tuesday evening at the Jackson-Madison County Library in the downtown area.…
Multi-vehicle crash reported in Benton County
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. – Officials have confirmed a multi-vehicle crash in Benton County. The crash occurred along Highway 641 near Jayson Street sometime around 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says the crash is currently under investigation.…
World War II veteran reaches 100th birthday in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A World War II veteran is celebrating another trip around the sun. Bill Hatcher is marking his 100th birthday on Tuesday. After his days in war, Hatcher returned…
Lawn, garden event set to return after three year pause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event at the West Tennessee AgResearch Center always draws a large crowd. Summer Celebration 2022 Lawn and Garden Show is set to begin this Thursday. This…
