SEATTLE (AP) — President Joe Biden spent Earth Day in Seattle, where he signed an executive order intended to help restore national forests that have been devastated by wildfires, drought and blight. President Joe Biden speaks…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill dissolving Walt Disney World’s private government, after the entertainment giant criticized a measure that critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law. FILE -…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn visited Bolivar Central High to see their innovative Tennessee high schools in action. In May 2021, 21 school districts across the state were…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson and Madison County are preparing for their year-long celebration to come to an end this summer. "It's been a full year from August to August, celebrating the history of Jackson,…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- One community college received a donation for its students. The Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities made a visit to the Dyersburg State Community College's main campus to present a check for the Tennessee Believes Grant.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Parks and Rec Department is breaking the stigma one group at a time. Members of the community gathered at Northside Lions Club for a conversation on breaking the stigma.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting for the primaries is underway. The polls for early voting will be open until next Thursday, April 28. Chairman Larry Lowrance with the Madison County Republican Party says there has been confusion on who can…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A federal prosecutor's office says a Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to receiving more than $600,000 in COVID-19 aid and using it for himself. The U.S. attorney's office for the Eastern District of Tennessee says 59-year-old…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents are invited enjoy a free movie screening in Jackson later this month. In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the Jackson-Madison County Library will show Disney/Pixar's "Soul" on Friday, April 29. The screening will begin at 5:30…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 6th Annual Stomp Out Stigma 5K Run and One Mile Walk is returning to Union University's campus. Held by Union's School of Social Work, the event raises awareness of the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s governor has called off what was to have been the state’s first execution since the start of the pandemic. FILE - This undated photo provided by the Tennessee Department of Correction…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you are looking for a warm, fuzzy and a little wild, The Ned is putting on the Lion King Jr. Performances will be this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 p.m. in downtown Jackson. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Earth Tour made its way to the Hub City. The Citizens Climate Lobby kicked off their tour through Tennessee this week in honor of Earth Day. The non-profit talked about climate change solutions that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are some changes parents and students need to be aware of heading into the next school year. The Jackson-Madison County School System has pushed the return date for teachers up a week. For students, it is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Eleven ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their community were recognized in an awards ceremony sponsored by Leaders Credit Union and WBBJ-TV. "The Jefferson Awards is an opportunity for…
