Scientists grow plants in lunar dirt, next stop moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Scientists for the first time have grown plants in soil from the moon collected by NASA’s Apollo astronauts. The University of Florida…
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Local parents struggle to find formula
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents are struggling to find an essential item for their children. "He is 6-months-old, and it is impossible to find right now," Charlestra Mosley, the grandmother of an infant.…
Partnership brings new kickoff event to Henry County Fair
HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A new event has been announced for the kickoff of the Henry County Fair. Multiple organizations will partner to make Shamrock’s Ultimate Bullfighters the kickoff of the fair for 2022. It will have freestyle bullfighting…
FHU tradition making a comeback
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A Freed-Hardeman University tradition is making a comeback. According to a news release, traditionally, some students used their spring break to do good deeds and to spread Christianity. The…
Gibson County felon gets 6 years in prison for possessing firearm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 38-year-old John Thomas Ward, of Gibson County, has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to information presented in court, deputies in Gibson County were…
Local educators honored by Jackson Chamber, get updates on workforce development programs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chamber held an "education breakfast" to honor educators and partners in education who are striving to give students opportunities. Educators, community leaders, and school officials gathered at…
Biden marks COVID 'tragic milestone' in US at global summit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has appealed to world leaders for a renewed international commitment to attacking COVID-19 as he leads the U.S. in marking the “tragic milestone” of 1 million deaths in America. Biden told the second global…
North Korea confirms 1st COVID outbreak, Kim orders lockdown
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has imposed a nationwide lockdown to control its first acknowledged COVID-19 outbreak of the pandemic. It had held for more than two years to a widely doubted claim of a perfect record keeping…
Brian Lake named interim girls varsity basketball coach at JCM
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brian Lake has been named interim girls varsity basketball coach at Jackson Central-Merry, replacing Tony Shutes. Lake served as assistant coach during the last season and was a NAIA All-American Basketball player at Union University. Shutes, who…
Ashley Judd talks about mental health after mother's death
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — Ashley Judd encouraged people to seek help for their mental health after the loss of her mother, country star Naomi Judd. Ashley Judd, left, cries as she speaks while sister Wynonna Judd…
Liberty Tech holds 2022 graduation ceremony
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The big moment high school seniors are all waiting for is finally here. The 2022 class of Liberty Technology Magnet high school walked across the stage Wednesday evening…
TBI: Four arrested in Huntingdon after multi-agency drug investigation
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- A drug investigation leading to the arrest of four people. The ongoing joint investigation was conducted by special agents with the Tennessee…
Government agency helps March storm victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Small Business Administration is encouraging many to apply for their loans. "Homeowners and renters are eligible to replace their real estate. Renters are eligible to replace their…
SwampStomp for a cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Crawfish lovers get ready to satisfy your taste-buds while helping a cause. News/Talk 101.5 is partnering with Cajun Cookers to bring you the SwampStomp. There will be crawfish…
Official wants swimmers to practice safety in the water
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Ahead of Lexington's Swim Day at Beech Lake and in honor of National Water Safety Month, Beech River Watershed Development Authority Director Keith Wish shared the importance of…
