JACKSON, Tenn. -- An 11-year-old Jackson resident is helping keep Jackson beautiful. According to a news release, Naomi Thompson has coordinated a trash pickup event with her dance studio Pat Brown School of Dancing and the Madison County Fire Department.…
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- President Joe Biden has marked the month of April as Second Chance Month, and one Whiteville Correctional Facility instructor is giving students just that: a second chance. [caption id="attachment_1072365" align="aligncenter"…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former Minneapolis police officer found guilty of murder in the killing of George Floyd has appealed his conviction, saying among other things that the jury was intimidated by ongoing sometimes violent protests and prejudiced by excessive…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government has released its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. The Food and Drug Administration said phasing out the mint-flavored cigarettes would save hundreds of thousands of lives by helping adult smokers…
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- District Attorney General Frederick Agee, of Tennessee's 28th Judicial District, announces the sentencing in a 2017 murder case. According to Agee, known Gangster…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s GOP-dominated General Assembly is nearing the finish line of an overhaul of the state formula for funding its multibillion-dollar K-12 education system. The House passed its version Wednesday after Democratic lawmakers were abruptly blocked by…
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Festivities are underway this week for Trenton's 2022 Teapot Festival. This marks the festival's 41st year, with various events for the whole family scheduled throughout the week. Thursday sees…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republicans have advanced legislation that would place more scrutiny over what books are placed in public school libraries just moments after the bill’s House sponsor said any inappropriate book should be burned. The measure is…
PARIS, Tenn. -- The World's Biggest Fish Fry makes its return for another tasty season. The 69th annual Fish Fry kicked off earlier this week with visitors from all over West Tennessee descending on Paris and Henry County. Plus, the…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A special awards ceremony was held Wednesday afternoon at the Madison County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were recognized for their achievements while on duty. Four awards were given for excellence in areas of patrol including watching out…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Continuing our political coverage, we sit down with the candidates running for Gibson County Mayor. *Note: These interviews are listed in alphabetical order. Jackson Nelson Cunningham "I've…
Nashville recap: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 Here is a brief summary of some of the bills and issues addressed in Nashville on Wednesday: In the House Floor Session SJR0055 to remove section that states that no minister of the gospel…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new Jackson Central-Merry Field House is ready! According to a news release, the field house is now fully functional and activities are already underway. “We’re excited that the gym is finally open. Our cheerleader tryouts will…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man wanted out of Crockett County was arrested in Memphis on Wednesday. According to a news release from the U.S. Marshal Service, 46-year-old Benjamin Brannum was found on the 1900 block of Hubert Avenue in Memphis.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, the Midsouth Chapter of the Red Cross hosted their eighth annual Heroes Luncheon to recognize volunteers doing great things in their community in times of need.…
