Senator Bill Hagerty talks border visit, Title 42
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty, along with several mayors and sheriffs across Tennessee, paid a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border. This was due to the Biden administration planning to…
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Southern Airways to begin services in West Tennessee in June
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new air service is set to take off from West Tennessee this summer. On Wednesday, Southern Airways announced that it will begin its service from McKeller-Sipes Regional Airport on June 1, 2022. Southern Airways is replacing…
Registration open for JMCSS summer camps
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is combating learning loss with in-person summer camps. JMCSS says it will be holding several in-person summer learning camps for kindergarten through eighth grade students. JMCSS says the camps will focus on…
Jackson's Civitan Club honored by mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local club received an honor from Jackson Mayor Scott Conger. Conger presented a proclamation to the South Jackson Civitan Club in observance of April being designated as Civitan…
Brownsville police add new device to their belts
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local police department is getting a new addition to their utility belt. The Brownsville Police Department is introducing a new and non-lethal way to detain individuals. "Brownsville Police…
March 2022's Hub City Hero Grayson Hart named by city
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has named its Hub City Hero for March of 2022. Grayson Hart, a Jackson native and founder of Lights Up Theatre Co., joins the list of those who have received the honor for…
Smoky Mountains seeks parking fees, campsite rate increases
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Great Smoky Mountains National Park wants to start charging parking fees and increase rates for campsites, day-use cabin rentals and picnic pavilions. Late afternoon light streaks across golden leaves in Great Smoky…
Suspect dies in officer-involved shooting in Madison County
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms an officer-involved shooting in Madison County. Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, deputies with the Madison County Sheriff's Office attempted to make…
What to pack in Easter baskets this year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Easter around the corner, now is a great time to find perfect gifts for the kids on your shopping list. This year experts are suggesting toys and games to…
Spring Open House to be held in Paris on Friday, Saturday
PARIS, Tenn. -- A local chamber is going above and beyond to support its local businesses for a second year in a row. The Paris-Henry County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up…
UT Martin seminar raises awareness of disabilities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university held a special seminar to spread awareness of disabilities. University of Tennessee at Martin featured Judy Heumann, a lifelong advocate for the rights of disabled people for their annual Bettie Graham Special Education Seminar.…
Zelenskyy at the UN accuses Russian military of war crimes
BUCHA, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told the U.N. Security Council that the Russian military must be brought to justice immediately for war…
Court hearing set as Tennessee town fights state takeover
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A hearing is scheduled in a lawsuit filed by a majority-Black Tennessee town located near the site of a planned Ford pickup truck factory as it tries to fight off a state takeover of its finances.…
58 scouts honored at Carl Perkins Civic Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends, family, and fellow scouts gathered to celebrate an achievement of a lifetime. The West Tennessee Area Council, Boy Scouts of America celebrated the accomplishments of 58 Boy Scouts who received their Eagle Award. The scouting…
Christ Community opens new pharmacy in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Christ Community Health Services has opened a new pharmacy. Christ Community announced the opening of a pharmacy at its east Jackson location, according to a news release. “We are fortunate to have Dr. Kristina Murphy, Chair of…
