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Free puppet show to be held in local park

SELMER, Tenn. --Have fun at a free show, perfect for families with young children. Fourth Street Church of Christ in Selmer will host Puppets in the Park on Saturday, August 12. That'll run from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at…

ComeUnity Café to host back-to-school brunch

JACKSON, Tenn. --Enjoy a healthy brunch to kick off your school year. Saturday, August 12, The ComeUnity Café in Jackson will host a back-to-school meal. That'll run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All proceeds from the meal go to…

Doctors remind you to protect your eyes during eclipse

JACKSON, Tenn. — A solar eclipse is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. "The temperature will drop, animals will freak out because they think it's nighttime," Nerdvana owner Paul Simer said. "It's just going to be a really unique experience." A solar eclipse…

Armstrong Flooring to close Mississippi plant, laying off 93

VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) -- Armstrong Flooring will close its Mississippi plant in October, laying off 93 workers. The company, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, says closing the Vicksburg plant and one in Jackson, Tennessee, will save it more than $8 million…

East Tenn. woman gets 10-year sentence in 5-year-old's death

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) -- An East Tennessee woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison for reckless homicide and aggravated assault in a 5-year-old boy's death in 2015. Media outlets report that a judge sentenced 30-year-old Holly Rutledge on Tuesday…

Free allergy testing information session hosted by local clinic

JACKSON, Tenn. --Get healthy at a free information session centered around allergies. Friday, August 11, Vitale Chiropractic will host a meeting about allergy testing at 6:00 p.m. The clinic says a new, non-invasive testing method can help make you feel…

Local store to hold wine tasting event

JACKSON, Tenn. --Sip on something sweet at an upcoming party. Friday, August 11, Party Mart in Jackson will host an A-to-Z Wine Tasting event. That'll run from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the store. At the party, you can sample…

Learn how to can your favorite veggies at upcoming workshop

HENDERSON, Tenn. --Learn how to preserve your favorite veggies at a canning class. Friday, August 11, Strategic Self Reliance and Defense will hold the class at their facility in Henderson. That'll start at 9 a.m. Attendees can learn the ins…

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