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MTSU makes Promise Tour through West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Sate Community College welcomed Middle Tennessee State University for their annual Promise Tour. "We do this every year as a push for our scholarship deadline, which is Feb. 15, which is coming up here in…

Law enforcement investigates overdoses in Dyer County

DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Law enforcement is investigating two fatal overdoses in Dyer County. The Dyer County Sheriff's Office says the two deaths are believed to have been caused by small blue pills containing fentanyl and imprinted with "m/30" logo.…

Preparing for an earthquake in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- February is Earthquake Awareness Month. For Tennesseans, it is important to remember the New Madrid Seismic Zone in West Tennessee and the East Tennessee Seismic Zone in the east. “During Earthquake Awareness Month, I urge consumers to…

THP releases report on Tuesday's crash along Interstate 40

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has released a preliminary report on Tuesday's wreck along Interstate 40. The report says the crash occurred around 7:10 a.m. near Mile Marker 83 in Madison County. THP says a 2006 Pontiac…

City seeks input for Love Your Block grants

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson wants your opinion. The City is asking the community to take part in the Love Your Block survey. “This survey will help us gather information that will tell us what changes East Jackson…

Ukraine soldier's 'broken soul' amid war pressure

In the trenches of eastern Ukraine, Ivan Skuratovskyi's calm verges on numbness — even after a sniper's bullet recently killed one of the 50 or so men under his command. It is the sort of thing that has happened from…

Working conditions for Border Patrol getting more attention

WASHINGTON (AP) — A strained Border Patrol is getting increased attention from the Biden administration. Tense meetings have taken place between senior officials and the rank-and-file as the agency deals with the largest influx of migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border…

COVID-19 in Madison County: 7 deaths, 916 new cases this week

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed seven deaths and another 916 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The department says the individuals who died due to complications from COVID-19 are: A 79-year-old female who died…

Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about the fears of war

MOSCOW (AP) — Britain’s top diplomat has arrived in Moscow to try to defuse tensions raised by Russia’s military buildup near Ukraine. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warns that an invasion would mean “massive consequences for all involved.” Truss said Britain…

Electric vehicle charging company to build Tennessee factory

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Officials have announced that an Australian electric vehicle charging company will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Tennessee. President Joe Biden on Tuesday hailed the announcement as being a result of the federal government’s effort…

Students recognized for efforts in creative expressions contest

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bicentennial Creative Awards were held at The Ned! The ceremony recognized students who who competed in the Bicentennial Creative Expressions contest. There were winners in essay, poetry, coloring, and art. The Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Commission…

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