Nonprofits seek donations during Giving Tuesday 731
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The biggest day of the year arrived for local nonprofits: Giving Tuesday. "Everyday is a great day to live in West Tennessee, but Giving Tuesday is a unique day because…
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Goodwill job fair connects job seekers to employers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A company is helping Jacksonians find work. Goodwill held a job fair in the Hub City on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair had over 10 vendors that participated. Attendees could start at the…
FDA panel backs first-of-a-kind COVID-19 pill from Merck
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health advisers have endorsed an antiviral drug from Merck to treat COVID-19. It sets the stage for an expected authorization of the first pill…
Bill Lee to host live talk with Civil Rights vet Bob Woodson
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee is hosting a Facebook Live chat with Civil Rights veteran and Woodson Center founder Bob Woodson. The news release says the chat is called "Hopeful America: A More Perfect Union." Both Lee and Woodson…
Authorities: Student kills 3, wounds 8 at Michigan school
OXFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say eight people were wounded in an attack at a Michigan high school in which three students were killed. Oakland County Undersheriff Mike McCabe said at a news conference that two of the wounded…
City names Shelley Hayes as Hub City Hero for November
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Hub City Hero has been named for the month of November! The City of Jackson named Shelley Hayes as this month's hero on Tuesday. The City says Hayes is the Director of Corporate Health and Wellness…
LIFELINE helps found first emergency blood reserve network
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Blood centers across the nation are coming together to ensure they are ready for any future disasters. LIFELINE Blood Services…
Arraignment held for man accused of shooting at police
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are new details on a shooting that occurred in Jackson last week. Steve Gerald Johnson was arraigned, and faces charges ranging from attempted first-degree murder, reckless endangerment, and resisting arrest. According to court documents, early in…
Man wanted in Henry County located in Memphis
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshals say they have arrested a man wanted by the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Marshals say David Jenkins, 33, was allegedly driving while intoxicated in April of 2021 when he hit Kimberly McDaniel, killing her and…
Josh Duggar trial to begin over child pornography charges
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Jury selection is set to begin in former reality TV star Josh Duggar's trial over federal child pornography charges. Duggar's trial starts Tuesday in federal court in Arkansas. Duggar was charged in April with two counts…
Job fair to be held at Haywood County Community Hospital
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A revitalized hospital in Haywood County is aiming to fill its open positions. Braden Health announced on Tuesday that it will be hosting a job fair at the Haywood County Community Hospital. Open positions at the hospital…
Oral history of deadly Gatlinburg fire going online
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — An oral history of a deadly wildfire that began in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and devastated Gatlinburg in 2016 will be easily accessible to the public beginning on Tuesday. That’s when Rising from the…
Airport Authority requests Boutique Air withdraw from Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After almost six months of providing air service to and from the Hub City, Boutique Air could be withdrawing from the city's market. According to a news release from the Jackson-Madison County Airport Authority, Boutique Air had…
Alamo celebrates Christmas early with parade
ALAMO, Tenn. -- One local town celebrated Christmas early. Local residents were able to enjoy Christmas music and see several Christmas cars in the annual Alamo Christmas Parade. Law enforcement cars, trucks, and vehicles were also present, and they…
Christmas season begins in Trenton with annual parade
TRENTON, Tenn. -- Gibson County officially rang in the holiday season. Trenton residents kicked off the celebration of Christmas with their annual Christmas Parade. Every year, dozens of local groups march through the streets before ending with a tree…
