Union University hosting FUGE Camp
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A faith-based summer camp is bringing together students from across the country at a Union University. FUGE Camp is being held for students from sixth through 12th grade. They will stay…
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Expert talks fighting eye allergies in the summer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Itchy, watery eyes are prone to allergic reactions. And with the summer weather moving in, pain and irritation can increase due to pollen and other allergens within the home. "Eye allergy…
Happy together: Orphaned turtles and kids who set them free
STONE HARBOR, N.J. (AP) — The circle of life was on vivid display Wednesday at the Jersey Shore in a way that even the youngest children could understand. Seventeen young turtles that had been raised from eggs retrieved from…
Simone Biles, other women seek $1B-plus from FBI over Nassar
DETROIT (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles and dozens of other women who say they were sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to stop the sports doctor when the agency first…
Food Truck Spotlight: El Mariachi Loco
The latest installment in our web series Food Truck Spotlight takes a look at El Mariachi Loco. Specializing in Mexican food, this food truck can be found at 2024 A North Highland in Jackson, Tennessee (right across the street…
Armed man arrested for threat to kill Justice Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man carrying a gun, a knife and zip ties was arrested Wednesday near Justice Brett Kavanaugh's house in Maryland after threatening to kill the justice. FILE - Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh stands…
School system presents budget to Madison County committee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System presented their 2022 budget to the Madison County Budget Committee. The district plans to keep this year's budget the same as last year, but focusing…
4th grade Uvalde survivor: 'I don't want it to happen again'
WASHINGTON (AP) — An 11-year-old girl who survived the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, recounted in video testimony to Congress on Wednesday how she covered herself with a dead classmate’s blood to avoid being shot and “just stayed…
No, you're not imagining it — package sizes are shrinking
It’s the inflation you’re not supposed to see. From toilet paper to yogurt and coffee to corn chips, manufacturers are quietly shrinking package sizes without lowering prices. It’s dubbed “shrinkflation,” and it’s accelerating worldwide. Bottles of…
Book author Patricia Winston named Hub City Hero
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A children's book author has been named May of 2022's Hub City Hero. According to a news release, the city named Patricia Winston, a minister, this month's hero. The release says that Winston has volunteered with the…
Pride Month potluck brunch to be held in Humboldt June 17
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- West Tennessee LGBTQ+ Support will host a potluck brunch in Humboldt in celebration of Pride Month. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, June 17 at Pine Hill Park. "When I…
Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant returns to Jackson next week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new young lady will be crowned in Jackson next week as the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant returns. The preliminary competition will take place at 7 p.m. nightly from June 15-17 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.…
Child dies, 3 others injured in Tennessee house fire
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — One child died and three others were in critical condition following a fire that destroyed a home in East Tennessee, officials said. The Knoxville Fire Department said crews responded Monday afternoon to a report of a…
7 fired Starbucks workers celebrate union vote in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Seven employees of a Tennessee Starbucks who were fired after starting unionization efforts claimed victory Tuesday when their Memphis store voted to join a wave of U.S. locations of the coffee chain that have decided to…
New pharmacy opens in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's a new pharmacy in town. Christ Community Health Services celebrated the grand opening for their pharmacy at their east Jackson location on Tuesday. Leaders with the pharmacy…
