WWII veteran laid to rest nearly 80 years after war
DYER, Tenn. -- A World War II veteran from West Tennessee has been brought home. Chief Water Tender Claude White served in the U.S. Navy in the Second World War. White lost…
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Jackson-Madison County Library to host 'upcycling' program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A program at the library will help you find a way to reuse your old clothes. The upcoming program will be April 26 at 4 p.m., and will give those who attend the chance to learn how…
Flyers, subway riders shed masks: 'Feel free to burn them'
Travelers cheered and stripped off their masks as pilots announced over the loudspeaker that a federal judge in Florida had struck down a national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit. An American Airlines Boeing 737…
Netflix shares drop 26% after it loses 200K subscribers
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 26% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days. [caption id="attachment_1039004"…
Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state. FILE - Florida Gov. Ron…
Students construct theater set, prepare for arts festival
MARTIN, Tenn. -- Tennessee Future Farmers of America students across Weakley County are working hard on various tasks ahead of its art show. Westview High School FFA students are also designing a…
Remodel of Parkview Prep Academy's library complete
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three organizations have worked together to renovate a school's library. Parkview Prep Academy's library was turned into a Learning Commons, fit with computers, iPads, books, a TV, and more, according to a news release. The estimated…
Biden launches $6B effort to save distressed nuclear plants
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is launching a $6 billion effort to rescue nuclear power plants at risk of closing, citing the need to continue nuclear energy as a carbon-free source of power that helps to combat climate change.…
Women in business recognized by FHU
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Women in business roles were honored on Tuesday at a local university. The Freed-Hardeman University College of Business highlighted the contributions of women in business, along with opportunities and challenges they face, during a half-day conference…
Russia pours in more troops and presses attack in the east
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia is attacking cities and towns in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland and pouring more forces into the country. A Ukrainian soldier walks past a Russian tank after recent battles at the village…
Iowa officers seize weapon dubbed 'Smith and Meth-Son'
TAMA, IOWA -- A police department in Iowa has seized a weapon dubbed by officers the "Smith and Meth-Son." According to a Facebook post by the Meskwaki Nation Police Department, the weapon was found on Monday. The post says…
Proposed project could bring $24M upgrade to Airways Boulevard
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you've ever biked, walked, or rode in a motor vehicle on Airways Boulevard in Jackson, you might've encountered frequent difficulty when traveling up and down the road. "We had…
Tennessee school district will pay $145K to settle masking lawsuit
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee school district has agreed to pay $145,000 to settle a lawsuit over masking requirements during the coronavirus pandemic. News outlets report the agreement was reached Monday after hours of mediation. The money from the…
Toyota announces $36M investment into Jackson plant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, Toyota announced they will be investing $383 million into their U.S. production. The investment focuses on engine and casting equipment updates, which aims to further vehicle electrification efforts.…
Atlanta Braves World Champion Trophy Tour to stop in Jackson in May
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Play Ball Jackson announces the Atlanta Braves World Champion Trophy Tour will make a stop in Jackson next month. The tour, sponsored by Truist, commemorates 151 years of Braves baseball and will be making 151 stops throughout…
