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VFW Post 6496 hosts 20th Recognition Commemoration for 9/11

JACKSON, Tenn. --- Back in West Tennessee, the City of Jackson VFW Post 6496 hosted the 20th Recognition Commemoration in remembrance of September 11, 2001. Today marks twenty years since one of America's biggest tragedies. The commemoration included keynote…

A local church celebrates 50 years with a Multicultural Festival

JACKSON, Tenn. --- The St. Mary's Catholic Church held their first Multicultural Festival. St. Mary's Catholic Church is celebrating its 50 year Diocesan Anniversary by hosting their first Multicultural Festival. "Today is a multicultural expression of God's love for…

Evangelical Lutheran church installs 1st transgender bishop

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Evangelical Lutheran Church of America is set to install its first openly transgender bishop. The Rev. Megan Rohrer will oversee nearly 200 congregations in Northern California and northern Nevada following their installation service in San…

Jackson native graduates as new firefighter

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- A Jackson native graduates as a new firefighter. According to information received from the family, one Jackson native graduated as a new fireman for the city of Chattanooga. …

New capsule installed within pedestal where Lee statue stood

RICHMOND,Va. (AP) -- Workers at the site in Richmond, Virginia, where a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee was taken down this week have installed a new time capsule within the statue’s massive pedestal. A state government official confirmed…

The Latest: In NYC, Trump criticizes Afghanistan withdrawal

Former President Donald Trump has commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks by visiting a fire station and police precinct in New York, where he criticized his successor for the way he pulled out of Afghanistan last month.…

Michael Constantine of 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' dies at 94

(AP) --- Michael Constantine, an Emmy Award-winning character actor who reached worldwide fame playing the Windex bottle-toting father of the bride in the 2002 film “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” has died. Michael Constantine was 94. He made appearances on…

Trenton honors those lost on 9/11

TRENTON, Tenn. ---- Trenton holds 1st Annual Patriots Day event. Today in honor of 9/11, the 1st Annual Patriots Day festivities were held in Trenton. The community gathered for guest speakers, and refreshments. Courtesty of T.…

Jackson Barber School reopens after 9 years

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Barber School reopened their doors after closing on 2012. To celebrate the grand opening, the school supplied free food and free haircuts. There are currently 15 available chairs in…

First Friday Forum looks at past, future education in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bicentennial Celebration in Jackson and Madison County is reflecting on education. The First Friday Forum of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Celebration stepped back into the past with the origins of education in the county. It looked…

Tennessee mayors collect to form 'Flood Ready' group

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Following the floods across Middle Tennessee, state leaders are coming up with ways to try and prevent them. "You can never comprehend the destruction that can occur when a flood comes or a tornado comes. Anything we…

Lane College announces changes to Homecoming events

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College announced on Friday that select in-person Homecoming events will be cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. The college says cancelled in-person events include the Homecoming Gospel Concert, prayer breakfast, parade, and tailgate extravaganza. “The parade and…

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