TVA asks for reduction in energy use
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking for a reduction in energy use once again. The request is to all electric customers. Find more local news here.
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Buffalo supermarket gunman charged with federal hate crimes
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The white gunman who killed 10 Black people in a racist attack at a Buffalo supermarket was charged Wednesday with federal hate crimes and could face the death penalty if convicted. FILE…
Dolly Parton gives $1M to infectious disease research, again
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton is donating $1 million to pediatric infectious disease research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, the organization announced on Wednesday. FILE - Dolly Parton performs at Austin City Limits…
Prayer box placed in HCMC chapel
PARIS, Tenn. -- An idea born in the spring has been brought to life. A prayer box has been bought for the chapel, allowing people to share concerns and request with the Henry County Medical Center Chaplain Craig Peevyhouse.…
Movies in the Park: Free screenings coming to Liberty Garden
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A series of free movie screenings is coming to one local park in Jackson. The City of Jackson's Recreation and Parks Department is hosting Movies in the Park at Liberty Garden. The screenings will be held outdoors…
Police arrest third suspect in Tennessee mass shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A third arrest has been made in a mass shooting in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where three people died and 14 were injured and police made another appeal to the public to help identify possible suspects. Rodney Harris,…
Bear euthanized after injuring mother, 3-year-old in Smokies
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials say a bear has been euthanized after ripping into a family’s tent and injuring a mother and her 3-year-old daughter. Park officials say the incident happened Sunday at Elkmont Campground.…
US report: nearly 400 crashes of automated tech vehicles
DETROIT (AP) — Automakers reported nearly 400 crashes of vehicles with partially automated driver-assist systems, including 273 involving Teslas, according to statistics released by U.S. safety regulators on Wednesday. FILE - A Tesla owner charges his…
Celebration held for Flag Day in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three cheers for the red, white and blue! The City of Jackson, Keep Jackson, TN Beautiful, American Legion #12 and more came together at Liberty Gardens to…
Residents talk neighborhood concerns with city officials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson residents gathered at the Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP to discuss community issues, concerns and questions about their community. City Councilman Johnny Dodd, Mayor…
So long, Internet Explorer. The browser is finally retiring
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Internet Explorer is finally headed out to pasture. FILE - The Microsoft Internet Explorer logo is projected on a screen during a Microsoft Xbox E3 media briefing in Los Angeles, June 4,…
New study looks into Alzheimer's disease
JACKSON, Tenn. -- June is Brain Health Awareness Month, and experts want to help you get ahead. Dr. Joshua Grill, the professor of Psychiatry and Neurobiology Behavior at the University of…
RIFA shows thanks to volunteers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For the past year, the Regional Inter-Faith Association has welcomed volunteers to help carry out their mission across Jackson. On Tuesday, they took a moment to say thank you. "This…
Special meeting called in Jackson to look at 2023 budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local city leaders discussed and approved the first half of the 2023 Fiscal Year budget. The Jackson City Council met for a special called meeting to review and…
STAR Center holds opening for new art room
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is launching its new program. The STAR Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Ria's Heart on Tuesday. It's a vision brought to life by Madison…
