USJ preps for return of Holiday Mart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson is prepping for its biggest fundraiser of the year, which was postponed last year due to COVID-19. "Everyone is excited. We've got people…
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VP Racing Fuels announces expansion in Carroll County
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- VP Racing Fuels announced an expansion in Carroll County on Thursday. The company says it is opening a new location in McKenzie. "$14 million capital investment by VP that…
Henry County church to host Live Nativity scene
PARIS, Tenn. -- A Henry County church is giving the community the chance to see the nativity scene live and in person. The Live Nativity is free and will be hosted by members of New Harmony Baptist Church in Paris…
No one injured in house fire caused by piece of paper
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Hardin County Fire Department responded to a house fire Thursday morning. The department says the fire, caused by a piece of paper placed against a propane wall heater, began around 11:15 a.m. The department…
Partnership works to teach students financial literacy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Arlington Elementary School partnered with Leaders Credit Union after receiving a $1,000 grant to promote financial literacy. Leaders Credit Union hosted a Financial Reality Fair for 5th graders at…
'Fundamental justice:' Judge clears 2 in Malcolm X slaying
NEW YORK (AP) — One of the men exonerated decades after the 1965 killing of Malcolm X says that “I am an 83-year-old man who was victimized by the criminal justice system.” The convictions of Muhammad Aziz and the late…
State attorneys general investigate Instagram's affects on kids
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A group of attorneys general are leading an investigation into Meta Platforms' Instagram. The group is looking to learn more about how Instagram is marketed towards children, as well as its affects on the youth. The group…
Slain rapper Young Dolph left a lasting legacy in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two days before he was gunned down while buying cookies at his favorite bakery in Memphis, Tennessee, rapper Young Dolph visited a cancer center where a relative had received treatment. The 36-year-old who grew up on…
Missing Tennessee boy found in California, father arrested
DANA POINT, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a missing 3-year-old boy from Tennessee and a 16-year-old girl from Kentucky were found safe in Southern California and the younger child’s father was arrested. Photo courtesy: Tennessee Bureau…
John Schneider to premiere new film at Birdsong Drive-In
CAMDEN, Tenn. -- One local drive-in has a treat for "The Dukes of Hazzard" and "Smokey and The Bandit" fans. John Schneider -- the original Bo Duke -- is coming to West Tennessee…
Food giveaway draws crowd, blesses community at Jackson church
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local church gets in the Thanksgiving spirit. "It is just a blessing from the Lord and we just came to get this blessing," said attendee Len McAlister. Englewood Baptist…
Shooter testifies Ahmaud Arbery never threatened him
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — The man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery has testified that the 25-year-old Black man did not speak, show a weapon or threaten him in any way before he raised his shotgun and pointed it at him.…
Memphis police hunt for suspects in Young Dolph's killing
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police are scouring the city of Memphis, Tennessee, as they search for suspects in the killing of influential rapper Young Dolph at a popular local cookie shop. Wednesday's shooting drew shocked and mournful reactions from the…
Missouri Magnitude 4 earthquake felt in West Tennessee
WILLIAMSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a minor earthquake shook residents of southeastern Missouri. The survey says a 4.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded around 9 p.m. Wednesday in Wayne County, with the epicenter near Williamsville. The Missouri…
Jackson Arts Council gets $150k grant, will distribute for pandemic recovery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Arts Council is one of 66 local arts agencies across the nation selected to get help with pandemic recovery. As part of the American Rescue Plan, the council will be awarded a $150,000 grant. "Thanks…
