K-pop comes to Jackson-Madison Co. Library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library is hosting a club for fans of K-pop. Ollie Rieger, the team service manager of the library, says Isabelle, a club member, suggested the idea to her.…
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Local town brings Mardi Gras fun to West TN
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. ---If you can't make it to New Orleans, don't worry because the city of Brownsville has you covered. Brownsville held their first ever Mardi Gras parade in their downtown area. Visitors…
Divers take a chilly plunge for charity
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Aloha! Lets take a dive! Aloha Pools welcomes one organization for their annual Polar Plunge. The Special Olympics hosted their 13th Annual Polar Plunge at Aloha Pools. "This is one…
Henry Co. Medical Center offers students hands-on experience
PARIS, Tenn. -- Henry County High School students receive some hands-on work experience. According to a news release from Henry County Medical Center, some high school students from Henry County High School are participating in a career "test drive" with…
"Peter Pan" flying to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. --- Flying through the air, "Peter Pan" comes to Jackson. According to a news release from Ballet Arts of Jackson, their spring performance to be held in March will be "Peter Pan." The ballet will include all the…
10th Winter Sing Gospel brings groups together
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was a packed house for a local church, as several gospel groups performed during an annual musical celebration. Victory Worship Center welcomed guests from all over to listen to a variety of gospel groups from across…
SWAG hosts Father-Daughter Masquerade
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of young women hit the dance floor to enjoy a night of fun. Sisters With Aspiring Goals, or SWAG, held their third annual Father-Daughter Masquerade Dance. The girls were able to mix and mingle with…
Spectrum, Henderson Co. leaders break ground on new project
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The future looks bright for one community. Sen. Ed Jackson, Rep. Kirk Haston, and Henderson County Mayor Eddie Bray joined representatives from Spectrum on Thursday for a ceremonial groundbreaking. It was called the Connecting Our Community…
Henderson County inmates graduate on Friday
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One group is getting a new lease on life. In Henderson County, inmates graduated from the first R-3 program on Friday. Officials say the program was originally to reduce recidivism and give life skills and…
Congressman Kustoff shares thoughts on Ukraine crisis
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As tension continues to escalate between Russia and Ukraine, leaders and people around the world are tuning in to see what's next. With the fear of what's next, Congressman David Kustoff shared his thoughts about the situation.…
AT&T surprises local nonprofit with lunch
JACKSON, Tenn. -- AT&T surprised employees at Area Relief Ministries, a local non-profit, with lunch to show their appreciation for their hard work and the legacy they created in Jackson. ARM helps to provide those who are homeless with…
Biden nominates Jackson, first Black woman, to Supreme Court
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has introduced federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. In selecting Jackson,…
Ukraine's capital under threat as Russia presses invasion
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops are bearing down on Ukraine’s capital, with explosions and gunfire sounding in the city. The invasion of a democratic country has fueled…
In trans people, GOP candidates find latest 'wedge issue'
SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Political observers say Republican candidates are using transgender people as a classic “wedge issue” as 2022 campaigns heat up. An attack ad in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania seeks to cast Mehmet Oz as a…
Tennessee Donor Services surpasses goal for new organ donors
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Donor Services registered 107,000 new organ and tissue donors in Tennessee last year, surpassing its goal of adding 100,000 donors. The new registrations came during the nonprofit’s inaugural #BeTheGift Challenge, with individuals and organizations challenging…
