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Prime Day deals return with two day event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Amazon's annual Prime Day event is back from July 12 to July 13, but only for Prime members. The two-day shopping event features millions of deals, with the…

3 Democrats running in Tennessee primary against Gov. Lee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Three Democrats are running in the upcoming August primary to replace Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee in hopes that the national political landscape could open some inroads for voters to consider a switch. It won’t be an…

Tennessee Valley Authority seeks proposals for big carbon-free push

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — The nation’s largest public utility is seeking proposals for for a huge addition of carbon-free electricity. The Tennessee Valley Authority’s request for carbon-free proposals seeks up to 5,000 megawatts of carbon-free energy before 2029. It’s the…

Food Truck Spotlight: J-Town Coffee

It's time for a pick-me-up! This week we're visiting J-Town Coffee, located next to Sonic in The Columns in Jackson. Owner David Sutherland says he's been roasting coffee for 14 years and wanted to bring excellent coffee to the…

'Not a kidnapping': Jackson police address alleged incident Sunday night

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 9 p.m. Sunday evening, we began receiving reports from Tipsters about an alleged kidnapping incident in Jackson. A Facebook post claimed a female was picked up in a white van near south Jackson and was able…

Events the week of July 11, 2022 in West Tennessee

Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Tuesday, July 12 Goat Yoga (Brownsville) Wednesday, July 13 Jackson Sings The Gospel (Jackson, Wed-Sat) Thursday, July 14 James Webb Space Telescope Community Event (Jackson) Summer Celebration at UT…

Retailers offers sales during Prime Week

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Each year, Amazon Prime Day is what many online shoppers look forward to. But this year, there may be some competition. This year's Amazon Prime Days are July 12 and…

Ground broke on new school in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- After opening in 1949, one Jackson-Madison County school is getting a new look and a new location. On Monday afternoon, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Pope School…

Far out: NASA space telescope's 1st cosmic view goes deep

Our view of the universe just expanded: The first image from NASA’s new space telescope unveiled Monday is brimming with galaxies and offers the deepest look of the cosmos ever captured. This image provided by NASA…

JPD: Woman dead after early morning shooting at local bar

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a woman has died as a result of an early morning shooting on Monday. The department confirmed on Monday that 32-year-old Amanda Wilbourn died due to wounds received from a shooting in…

Biden admin: Docs must offer abortion if mom's life at risk

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Monday told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk, saying federal law on emergency treatment guidelines preempts state laws in jurisdictions that now ban…