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JSCC Choral Ensemble performs at spring concert

JACKSON, Tenn.-A special performance Tuesday night by the Jackson State Community College Choral Ensemble. Made up of students from across the area, they took the stage at the McWherter Center for their…

Exchange Club awards local standout students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Exchange Club honors two early achievers as standout students. At this week's meeting Tuesday, club members awarded Madison Academic Magnet High School senior Anna Cowan as their…

5th annual Aeneas Block Party in downtown Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Aeneas Block Party got underway Tuesday evening in downtown Jackson, and the weather could not be more perfect for this fifth annual event. "It's our 5th annual event, as to…

RIFA honors volunteers at yearly luncheon

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Regional Inter-Faith Association hosted a special lunch Tuesday afternoon for the people who help keep the nonprofit running year-round. The Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was hosted under the pavilion at the Farmers Market in downtown Jackson. RIFA says it's a time…

Firefighter catches baby thrown from second-story window

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A family is praising a Tennessee firefighter for catching their infant son during an apartment blaze.. News outlets report that fire crews responded Sunday morning to a fire at the apartment complex. Knoxville senior firefighter Eric…

Memphis company recalls ham products due to possible listeria

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A Memphis meat packing company is recalling over 8,000 pounds of ready-to-eat ham products that may be adulterated with listeria. The items were shipped to distributors in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee, according to a release from the…

Haslam budget update includes $50M for new state library

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's proposed budget amendment includes $50 million for a new Tennessee State Library and Archives building. Finance Commissioner Larry Martin said Tuesday that the combined $40 million from the state and $10 million…

University educators give advice to high school seniors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- High school graduates are choosing where they'll spend their four years, and local colleges and universities say it's never too late to make another visit and ask last-minute questions. "I would certainly invite them to come out…

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