Milan, Humboldt hold holiday celebrations
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Milan and Humboldt each held their holiday celebrations on Thursday. Festivities kicked off in downtown Milan with their annual…
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2023 Henderson Christmas parade makes it way through town
HENDERSON, Tenn. – The Henderson Christmas parade took place Thursday evening. This event is hosted by the Henderson and Chester County Chamber of Commerce. People near and far stood outside waving…
Jackson named host of State Games of Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson has been named the host city for the State Games of Tennessee. This comes after an announcement made Thursday, set to take effect in June 2025. This has…
Centenarian survivors of Pearl Harbor attack return to honor those who perished 82 years ago
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — Ira “Ike” Schab had just showered, put on a clean sailor's uniform and closed his locker aboard the USS Dobbin when he heard a call for a fire rescue party. An…
NRSF wants you to avoid dangers when driving this holiday season
The holiday period is one of the most dangerous times to drive. The National Road Safety Foundation says the increased risk of serious crashes comes from various factors that include impairment from…
When is St. Nicholas Day? And how did this Christian saint inspire the Santa Claus legend?
NEW YORK (AP) — The white-bearded Christian saint whose acts of generosity inspired America’s secular Santa Claus figure is known worldwide — but Saint Nicholas' origin story is not. The legends surrounding jolly old St. Nicholas — celebrated annually on…
Demolition of UT Martin’s Grove Apartments to begin Dec. 4
The following is a news release from the University of Tennessee at Martin: The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Grove Apartments were home for decades to married students who attended the university. Later they also served as meeting space for…
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare names new president
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has named a new president. A news release states that Trey Eubanks, MD, will take on the role of president. The release says he is also Le Bonheur’s current Surgeon-in-Chief and University of…
Deadline for January 1 healthcare coverage approaching
JACKSON, Tenn. – A deadline to ensure you have healthcare coverage by January 1 is approaching. Sharon Graham, a CMS Regional Director, says that there are quality health insurance plans that cover…
Community Holiday Party to be held Dec. 14 at Jackson library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Everyone is being invited to a Community Holiday Party on December 14! The Jackson-Madison County Library says that from 12 p.m. to 1…
Foundation celebrates recent name change
JACKSON, Tenn. – A familiar organization celebrated a recent change this morning with board members, staff, and members of the community. The Community Foundation of West Tennessee has been known as…
Starbucks, T-Mobile, Premiere Dental to open in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Three new businesses are set to open soon in the City of Lexington. Buchanan Realty Group (BRG) confirms Starbucks Coffee, T-Mobile, and Premiere Dental will occupy the new strip…
Centenarian survivors of Pearl Harbor attack are returning to honor those who perished 82 years ago
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (AP) — Pearl Harbor survivor Ira Schab is planning to return to the Hawaii naval base 82 years after Japan's bombing propelled the U.S. into World War II. Schab is expected to be one of just six…
House votes to censure Democratic Rep. Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in a Capitol office building
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has voted to censure Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings when the chamber was in session. The New York congressman Thursday became the third…
