State agencies alert Tennesseans to fraudulent traffic violation texts
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Tennessee Driver Services are warning Tennesseans about a new scam involving fraudulent text messages.
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Jury convicts man of 2022 Ripley murder; 2 children injured
A Ripley man has been convicted and sentenced in connection with a 2022 shooting that killed one man and injured two children.
TSA boss warns of airport shutdowns as Homeland Security funding fight drags on
The Transportation Security Administration may have to shut down operations at some airports if the budget impasse drags on, the agency’s acting head said Wednesday, even as record wait time for travelers did little to end the standoff over the funding fight in Congress.
Manhunt continues for escaped Crockett County Jail inmate
Gerald Pete Samples remains at large following his escape from the Crockett County Jail on Wednesday morning, according to authorities.
Transgender women athletes banned from women's Olympic events by new IOC policy
Transgender women athletes are now excluded from women's events at the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order on sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
US Army raises enlistment age limit, eases marijuana policies
The U.S. Army is raising its maximum enlistment age while loosening rules for recruits with certain drug convictions.
Tennessee Tourism unveils what's new this spring
Spring wildflowers bloom and the outdoors beckon. Making Magic in the Mountains, a live mural painting festival, Cork to Fork Culinary Trail experience on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, Hot Slaw & Art Y’all, Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, new restaurants, speakeasies and iconic anniversaries abound.
Jackson man sentenced to 30 years in prison for child exploitation offenses
A federal judge has sentenced a Jackson man to a lengthy prison term for his role in the online exploitation of children in West Tennessee.
No burn permits to be issued this week
There will be no burn permits issued this week.
Local woman honored with portrait, highlighting her contributions to local theatre arts
Pat Alford honored with portrait at The Ned
Birth Choice Jackson ultrasound machine blessing
Blessing of the ultrasound machine
Meta sued for $375 million over alleged child safety, privacy violations
The lawsuit against Meta, Facebook's parent company, could impact the way we use social media.
Manhunt underway after inmate escapes Crockett County Jail in patrol vehicle
A manhunt is in full swing for a man who escaped from a local jail this morning.
City of Jackson honors Dr. Melvin Wright Sr. with street renaming
The City of Jackson has renamed a street in front of the T.R. Wright Sportsplex.
School district seeks $7 million budget increase to boost teacher, staff salaries
From the classroom to the cafeteria, school employees are the backbone of the district and leaders are focused on making sure their pay reflects that.
