Humboldt graduating seniors visit elementary schools
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Seniors took a trip down memory lane as they get ready to graduate. "It's a dream come true, it's like a passing of the torch to the younger…
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Local internet provider throws annual block party
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local internet and telephone company threw a block party Thursday. The festivities were the seventh annual Aeneas Block Party in downtown Jackson. Guests enjoyed live…
Gibson Baptist Association holds National Day of Prayer service
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One group is hoping to spread the message of love. The Gibson Baptist Association held their National Day of Prayer service Thursday. They sang songs, recognized…
Health officials and exterminators warn of increased tick populations
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you've seen more ticks that usual this year, you might not be the only one. "The tick population has increased, especially in the last 24 months," Marty…
Upcoming West TN plant sale to feature 4,000+ types of plants
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- One of the largest plant sales in the state will take place this Saturday. The Madison County Master Gardener and UT Gardens will host the 2019 plant sale on Airways Boulevard. The event will be at…
Community and church members gather for 12th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "God calls His people to pray, and it makes an even bigger impact when all of his people or many of his people gather in one place…
School district proposes pay increases for employees at budget committee
WEST JACKSON, Tenn. - The Madison County Commission's budget committee met Thursday to discuss the school system's budget for the next fiscal year. The main requests from the school district includes…
'Star Wars' actor Peter Mayhew, who portrayed Chewbacca, dies at 74
ABC News reports that Peter Mayhew, the actor best known for playing Chewbacca in the "Star Wars" films, has passed away at the age of 74, his family said. In a statement posted on the actor's twitter page, the family…
Alumna presents $100,000 legacy gift to Lane College
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College received a $100,000 check from a former student during graduation ceremonies last weekend. Tommie Kirkendoll, a graduate of the class of 1969, presented the legacy check during the April 27 spring convocation. Kirkendoll will join…
Woman charged in shooting that reportedly stemmed from Facebook argument
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman faces an aggravated assault charge after an argument on social media leads to a shooting. Brittney Blackwell is accused of firing a handgun during an argument April 30 outside an apartment at Parkwood Trace Apartments…
Facebook bans Louis Farrakhan, Alex Jones for hate speech
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Facebook has banned Louis Farrakhan, Alex Jones and others from its main service and from Instagram, saying they violated the company's ban against hate and violence. The company said Thursday that it has also banned right-wing…
Former Jackson-Madison Co. Health Dept. employee indicted
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former employee of the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has been indicted on charges of official misconduct and theft. Court documents say Rachel Thomas, 37, took more than $1,000 in property or money from the health…
Kidnapping, rape suspect in custody in Haywood County
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted on multiple charges in Haywood County after allegedly holding a woman against her will for several days is now in custody. The Haywood County Sheriff's Office says James Wesley Pentz, 31, is charged…
Tennessee lawmakers winding down legislative session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Tennessee lawmakers are winding down the work of their annual legislative session. The Republican-supermajority General Assembly could adjourn Thursday if they tie up loose ends from their months-long lawmaking session. Among the bills that are still…
