Black Expo to be held for Black History Month
JACKSON, Tenn. – “History, business, and honor.” These are three words to describe the upcoming event for one entrepreneur. Mary Sample, the owner of Famous Soul Food, is preparing to host her first…
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First rodeo to be held at new McNairy County facility Friday, Saturday
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. – In McNairy County, a new facility will be the stage of a wild event. Rockin K Rodeo, the McNairy County Department of Tourism, and the McNairy County Agriculture…
Shooting leaves 1 dead, others injured in Jackson
UPDATE (1/29/24): New information available after woman killed, minors injured in shooting JACKSON, Tenn. – A shooting that took place Thursday led to one death. On the 100 block of Cloverdale Street, the Jackson…
Tickets available for 'Go Red for Your Heart and Soul Luncheon'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Chapter of the Top Ladies of Distinction presents their Lady Annie Ruth Rogers Go Red for Your Heart and Soul Luncheon. The luncheon, which started in 2009, exists…
Jury says Donald Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case
NEW YORK (AP) — A jury has awarded an additional $83.3 million to former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who says former President Donald Trump damaged her reputation by calling her a liar after she accused him of sexual assault.…
WRAP's Denim & Pearls event returns March 30, sponsorships available
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event in the Hub City aims to help end violence, change lives, and give hope. Wo/Men's Resource & Rape Assistance Program (WRAP) is gearing up for the 11th Annual Denim & Pearls. The event, which…
Bipartisan Tennessee proposal would ask voters to expand judges' ability to deny bail
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A bipartisan group of Tennessee lawmakers have announced support for a proposed constitutional amendment that would give judges more latitude to hold someone without bail before trial for certain violent criminal charges. House Speaker Cameron Sexton…
Gov. Lee says Tennessee education commissioner meets requirements, despite lack of teaching license
LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee says his administration was aware of the qualifications before appointing Lizzette Reynolds as education commissioner. The Republican's comments on Friday come amid Democratic lawmakers criticism that his appointee is not licensed to teach…
U.S. Marshals capture West TN murder fugitive in Middle TN
PRESS RELEASE FROM U.S. MARSHALS SERVICE: U.S. Marshals Capture West TN Murder Fugitive in Middle TN Bolivar, TN – On January 24th, 2024, U.S. Marshals captured a West Tennessee murder fugitive in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Rodriquez McNeal, 35, of Bolivar, was…
Trump walks out on opponent's closing at defamation trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump abruptly walked out on closing arguments in Manhattan federal court as a lawyer for writer E. Jean Carroll urged a jury to award her client at least $24 million in damages for…
Get ready to “Make Some Noise” for Makin’ Music 47 April 5-6
PRESS RELEASE FROM BRAMBLETT GROUP: Get Ready to “Make Some Noise” for Makin’ Music 47 April 5-6 Henderson, Tennessee – (Jan. 26, 2024) – Freed-Hardeman University students, parents, alumni and community members are preparing to “Make Some Noise” as tickets…
Deputy injured after patrol vehicle struck by semi
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff's deputy was injured in a crash Friday morning. According to the Dyer County Sheriff's Office, a deputy was traveling non-emergency on Highway 51 near the airport, when a semi truck pulled out in…
Songwriter competition returns to Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. – An annual event is strumming its way to West Tennessee for the next couple of weeks. Tennessee Songwriters Week is returning to the Hub City and neighboring counties for the preliminary…
Alabama executes a man with nitrogen gas, the first time the new method has been used
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — Alabama executed a convicted murderer with nitrogen gas Thursday, putting him to death with a first-of-its-kind method that once again placed the U.S. at the forefront of the debate over capital punishment. The state said the method would…
Pathways2Possibilities career expo held Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. – More than 1,800 eighth-grade students from area schools gathered Thursday at the Jackson Fairgrounds to experience a variety of different paths that could help lead to a bright future. …
