JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library held an event honoring our country's veterans. Another Bicentennial program was held to remember the those who served. Ricky Long presented "More Than Names on a Wall." It's a presentation of reflections on…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One elementary school is spreading kindness one rock at a time. Arlington Elementary School celebrated their rock garden on Friday at the entrance of their school. The garden is a collection of rocks hand painted by students…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has pardoned two turkeys at the White House, an annual holiday tradition. In remarks full of jokes, Biden said the turkeys,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is getting a grant to support literacy. The school system says it is set to receive $80,000 in a two-year Early Literacy…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A grant to a local college is easing the path into healthcare. Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Jackson says it has been chosen for a $1,000,000 GIVE (Governor's Investment in Vocational Education) Grant. TCAT says the funds…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former Bolivar City councilman is taking action to clear his name. On Friday, Jonathan Joy filed a defamation lawsuit against officials in the 25th District Court, claiming his civil rights were violated. "We have actually obtained…
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Electric System is considering a plan that would provide high-speed internet access and telephone service to all of its customers. According to a news release, it's in response to a $500 million rural broadband grant…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has confirmed CWD in two new counties. The TWRA says hunter-harvested deer were found to have CWD in both Gibson County and McNairy County. Carroll County is now at high-risk due to…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Correction is offering part-time correctional positions. TDOC says it is offering the positions to: Retired law enforcement officers Current law enforcement officers seeking secondary employment Former TDOC security staff Direct hires with no…
SAVANNAH, Tenn. -- Two Savannah residents are facing drug and firearm related charges, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI says a joint investigation was started in August into drug trafficking in Savannah and Hardin County. By Nov.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local organization is making sure teens have a great Christmas. Rusty Mac's Adopt A Teen program with the Carl Perkins Exchange Club in Jackson kicked off their second annual Koins for Kids fundraiser. The event is…
KENOSHA, Wis. (AP) — Kyle Rittenhouse has been acquitted of all charges after pleading self-defense in the deadly Kenosha, Wisconsin, shootings that became a flashpoint in the nation’s debate over guns, vigilantism and racial…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided House has approved the Democrats’ sweeping social and environment bill, a big victory for President Joe Biden. Republicans solidly opposed the measure, but Democrats prevailed after the party's progressives and moderates ended months of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Emails obtained by The Associated Press show that Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s office warned top legislative staffers that a bill limiting public health measures during the COVID pandemic would violate federal law. They passed it anyway…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A prosecutor says a Tennessee inmate will no longer face execution over the slayings of a mother and daughter more than 30 years ago because of claims that he is intellectually disabled. Shelby County District Attorney…
