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City of Jackson to offer 2022 summer camps

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is bringing back summer camps for 2022! The camp, which will last from May 31 to July 22, will have events like Touch a Truck, and Jackson Idol. Registration will open March 14…

Biden bans Russian oil, warns of 'Putin price hike' at pump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has announced that the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine. But he also acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans,…

Library hosting game nights for all ages in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library has an ongoing game night program every first and third Thursday of the month at 5:00 pm. Patrons can play board games of all kinds from Chess to Settlers of Catan. Additionally, each…

Newborn found dead alongside road in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee are investigating the death of a newborn baby found alongside a roadway in Memphis. Memphis police said in a statement that the infant appeared to be full term and had been wrapped in…

UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old found safe

UPDATE (3/8/2022): Authorities confirm the child has been found safe. CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- An Endangered Child Alert has been issued for 13-year-old Dylan Blake Feemster-Holloman. The TBI says he is missing since  around 2:30 p.m. March 4 from Carroll…

Colleges face legal risks under 'divisive concept' bill

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee’s Republican-controlled House has advanced legislation allowing students and staffers to sue public colleges and universities if they feel they’ve been unfairly punished for not accepting “divisive concepts.” The bill would prohibit public colleges and universities…

Organization helps push use of AI forward

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One national organization is trying to push the country forward in artificial intelligence. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center is teaming up with leaders and the public to discuss how to move AI forward responsibly.…

Dolly Parton, James Patterson — in words and music

LA VERGNE, Tenn. (AP) — You have surely heard of Dolly Parton, the world famous singer. And you may well have read a novel by James Patterson, one of the world's most popular writers. He is no singer, and she…

Jackson's Financial Empowerment Center opens

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Financial Empowerment Center is now open for West Tennesseans to receive free financial counseling, making it one of the first communities of its size to do so. The…

Cleanup begins after SUV crashes into Jackson business

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A car crashed into a local business Sunday afternoon. Jackson Restaurant Supply endured structural damage after a late model Chevrolet SUV crashed into the front doors. The store equipment supplier was alerted by the alarm system of…

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