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USJ holds special celebration honoring Grandparents' Day

Spring is here, and for the University School of Jackson, one of the highlights of the season is Grandparent's Day.

Cicada season is drawing near: What to know

It's getting close to the middle of spring, so get ready for the song of summer 2025.

Local residents celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting ceremony

Jackson Parks and Recreation celebrates Arbor Day with a special event.

South Side seniors create petition to honor classmates at graduation

Students at South Side High School have created a petition asking the principal to reconsider her denial of their request to honor their classmates at graduation.

Turkey hunting opening in the Mississippi River Floodwaters Zone

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is monitoring the Mississippi River level at Caruthersville.

TWRA Fishing Forecast

The TWRA has issued its weekly fishing forecast!

Luigi Mangione pleads 'not guilty' to federal murder charge

Luigi Mangione has pleaded not guilty to a federal murder charge in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Arrest made at local ballpark for firearm, alcohol violations

A 20-year-old was arrested Thursday night following a serious incident involving firearms and alcohol violations at the Bells Ball Park.

State works to meet REAL ID demand, clears up common myths

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is working hard to meet increased demand ahead of the May 7th REAL ID implementation date.

FHU President David R. Shannon to step down; Presidential search to begin

Freed-Hardeman University President David R. Shannon has announced he will step down at the end of the 2025–26 academic year.

ICE is reversing termination of legal status for international students around US, lawyer says

The federal government is reversing the termination of legal status for international students after many filed court challenges.

Humboldt police officers visit local boy recovering from surgery

Meet Joseph: He first met Humboldt PD during a tough time in his life and instantly fell in love with the police force—calling them his other family.

Millions of Americans have embraced at-home DNA kits. But behind the promise of ancestry and well-being lies a growing concern: who really has access to your genetic information, and what can they do with it?