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Local fundraiser to support family of 11-year-old struck by vehicle

Three Sonic Drive-In locations will host a fundraiser Thursday to support SJ Pyron, an 11-year-old boy who was struck by a vehicle in Crockett County.

Trump places statue of Christopher Columbus near the White House

A statue of Christopher Columbus has been placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building adjacent to the White House, the latest effort by President Donald Trump’s administration to recognize the controversial explorer.

Our Jackson Home, City of Jackson announces 2026 public art projects and artists

Our Jackson Home, in partnership with the City of Jackson, will install new public art in Downtown Jackson, featuring seven different West Tennessee based artists to expand public artwork displayed in Jackson’s Arts District.

Centennial Bank holds grand opening ceremony in Jackson

On Monday, the grand opening of Centennial Bank took place in the Hub City.

Florida man pulled over by troopers after multiple calls about missiles in his truck bed

Troopers in Florida were surprised to see what they believed to be missiles mounted on a man’s pickup truck.

AAA: Tennessee gas prices rise 30 Cents

Gas prices across the state moved 30 cents more expensive, on average, over last week. The Tennessee Gas Price average is now $3.64 which is $1.09 more expensive than one month ago and 96 cents more than one year ago.

‘Superman’ Actress Valerie Perrine dies at 82

“Superman” actress Valerie Perrine died Monday. She was 82.

Jackson's Ned receives state grant for America 250 celebration

The Ned R. McWherter West TN Cultural Arts Center is a recipient of a $24,947 grant for Tennessee America 250 initiatives from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.

Collision turns fatal at LaGuardia Airport in New York

An Air Canada jet carrying more than 70 passengers collided with a fire truck while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, killing the pilot and copilot and injuring several others, officials said.