World's Biggest Fish Fry grand parade rolls through Paris
Festival season is underway in northwest Tennessee with the World's Biggest Fish Fry grand parade rolling through Paris this morning.
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Jackson tourism brunch highlights Madison County's economic growth
Visit Jackson, TN hosted a legislative brunch at Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store as part of the inaugural Blue Suede Rockabilly Weekend.
Jackson lawmakers discuss legislative session, $10M for juvenile detention center
State representatives Chris Todd and Johnny Shaw gathered at the JEA Training Center for a Capitol Talk, giving residents a direct line to their lawmakers.
Educator of the Week: Aaron Harville
It’s time now to recognize our Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery.
4 men arrested nearly 45 years later for rape and murder of 16-year-old girl
Four men have been arrested and charged in the 1982 rape and murder of a 16-year-old Louisiana girl.
Justice Department brings back firing squad for federal death penalty cases
The Justice Department will adopt firing squads as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases, officials said Friday.
Major General Paul Johnson to deliver FHU Spring Commencement address
Freed-Hardeman University will welcome retired U.S. Air Force Major General Paul Johnson as the keynote speaker for its spring commencement May 16 at 10 a.m. in Dryden Auditorium. A reception will follow in the Brewer Sports Center.
1 doctoral student from USF found dead, another still missing, officials say
One doctoral student from the University of South Florida (USF) has been found dead and another is still missing.
Justice Department brings back firing squad for federal death penalty cases
The Justice Department announced it is including death by firing squad as an execution method for federal death penalty cases.
Cocaine pollution in waterways appears to be changing salmon behavior, study says
A new study shows cocaine contamination in waterways could impact the movement of Atlantic salmon and lead them to swim farther.
Evidence against singer D4vd in killing of 14-year-old girl will be revealed in court within days
Lawyers for singer D4vd insisted Thursday on forcing prosecutors to show what evidence they have, and a judge set a hearing for next week for them to lay it out publicly in the killing and dismemberment of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Joshua Todd found guilty for gouging out victim’s eye
On April 23, 2026, in the Circuit Court of Gibson County, Joshua Todd was found guilty of Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest, and Assault on a First Responder. He faces a maximum sentence of 11 years in the Tennessee Department of Correction.
Substitute teacher terminated after simple assault charge
Weakley County Schools has released a statement after a substitute teacher was charged with simple assault.
Jackson Police Department charges 18-year-old in connection with March homicide
The Jackson Police Department (JPD) has announced the arrest and formal charging of Cordayvious Ballard, 18, in relation to the shooting death of 19-year-old Marrione Parks.
Gov. Lee marks the close of the 2026 Legislative Session
Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked the close of his final legislative session, which includes the successful passage of his $58.3 billion budget focused on strategic investments to strengthen Tennessee’s future.
