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House panel taking up gun bill in wake of mass shootings

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is preparing gun legislation in response to mass shootings by 18-year-olds in Texas and New York. The House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing Thursday on a bill that would raise the age limit for…

Depp and Heard face uncertain career prospects after trial

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury’s verdict that both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were defamed in their long-running public dispute over their brief marriage raises questions about whether they can overcome tarnished reputations. The decision on Wednesday capped a…

Salvation Army holds camp orientation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One non-profit has big goals this summer. The Salvation Army held their camp orientation Thursday night. Parents and kids came out to ask questions and learn more about camp. The Salvation Army has a goal of sending…

Jackson police arrest eight men in Muse Park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- According to a Facebook post from the Jackson Police Department, eight men have been charged with indecent exposure, along with other charges. Between May 20 and May 22,…

HCMC brings back Junior Volunteer program

PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center is bringing back the Junior Volunteer program. The program is open to those 14 and older with a "C" grade point average or better. You can find an application for the program…

1972 time capsule unearthed in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A piece of Jackson history was unearthed on Wednesday. The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial held a ceremony in Muse Park to dig up a time capsule from 50 years ago. The…

3 Jackson-Madison County students awarded scholarships

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three Jackson-Madison County students have been awarded a scholarship. The Leadership Jackson Alumni Association says the three students earned the Judy Renshaw Leadership Jackson Alumni Association Scholarship. “I am humbled and honored to have this scholarship bear…

LIFELINE hosting several blood drives for June

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services says you can help save a life at two upcoming events. LIFELINE says it will be holding the All American Blood Drive in Dyersburg from June 25 to June 28, and in Jackson on…

Texas man faces drug trafficking charges after stop on I-40

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Drug Task Force says a Texas man is facing charges after a traffic stop on Thursday. The news release says 26-year–old Isael Martinez Cabrera, of Dallas, was stopped for a traffic violation just after…

Library hosting children's programs in June

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting a variety of children's programs for June. Programs include: June 7 at 10:30 a.m. --  Sit and Read at the Courthouse June 9 at 10 a.m. Malesus Park & June 23…

First ever Summer Solstice set for late June

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The first ever Summer Solstice event is coming Middle Fork Bottoms this June. The event, hosted by the West Tennessee River Basin Authority, will offer kayaking classes, chalk-the-walk for kids, free music, yoga, mediation class, vendors…

Chester County Sheriff seeks ID of two individuals

CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Chester County Sheriff's Office says it is asking for help. The sheriff's office is asking the public to help them identify the people in the gallery below. They says the two individuals are suspects…

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