Two houses lost during fire in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – Multiple fire departments responded to a fire in a West Tennessee town. The fire resulted in what fire department officials told us on scene were two houses, both…
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McKenzie denies request from Holland Farms for de-annexation
MCKENZIE, Tenn. – The first ever request for de-annexation occurred in McKenzie City Hall earlier Thursday evening. The request comes from representatives from Holland Farms in McKenzie. This is a 220-acre…
Career fair held in south Jackson at Goodwill
JACKSON, Tenn. – A community resource event was held Thursday at the Goodwill store in south Jackson to give people of the community options for employment. About 15 different employers set…
‘Sound the Alarm’ to be hosted by Red Cross
WHITEVILLE, Tenn. – Jackson's Red Cross is coming together to help those a local community. The American Red Cross will host their Sound the Alarm event Saturday, October 14 in Whiteville.…
Jackson State welcomes new president named Carol Rothstein
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local college received a new face of leadership. Jackson State Community College welcomed their seventh president of the academic institution with a meet-and-greet celebration. A committee of…
Pour-your-own candle bar opens in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. – Downtown Jackson's first pour-your-own custom candle experience has opened. Pure Scent Essence Candle Bar is open on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The…
The morgue at Gaza's biggest hospital is overflowing as Israeli attacks intensify
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — The morgue at Gaza’s biggest hospital overflowed Thursday as bodies came in faster than relatives could claim them on the sixth day of Israel's heavy aerial bombardment on the territory of 2.3 million people.…
The US is moving quickly to boost Israel's military. A look at what assistance it's providing
WASHINGTON (AP) — Within hours of the horrific attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to provide Israel with whatever it needed to respond. A second U.S. carrier strike group departs from…
Ghost tour to take place October 27 in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. – A family-friendly journey through the shadows of Jackson's past is coming. The Jackson Area Business and Professional Women announced the return of their annual Ghost Walking Tour and…
2nd Military Ball to be held November 2
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local organization is hosting their second annual event. The West Tennessee Veterans Coalition is hosting their Military Ball for the second year in a row. The event…
Tennessee Language Center to offer online 'Skills Booster' course
From the Tennessee Language Center: The Tennessee Language Center Is Offering New Online Teaching English 'Skills Booster' Course (NASHVILLE, Tennessee) – The Tennessee Language Center (TLC) is offering a new Teaching English Skills Booster online course. The course serves a dual…
TAG Truck Center to open dealership in Jackson
From TAG Truck Center: TAG Truck Center to Open New Dealership in Jackson, TN December 4, 2023 JACKSON, Tenn., October 17, 2023 – TAG Truck Center Jackson, TN (TAG Jackson, TN) will open a new dealership to accommodate growth on…
Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting Social Security commissioner says a 3.2% increase in benefits next year “will help millions of people keep up with expenses." The increase announced Thursday is far less than this year’s historic boost and reflects moderating…
As desperation in Gaza grows, Israel says it won't allow aid to flow until Hamas releases hostages
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed American support to Israel on Thursday as its military pulverized the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip with airstrikes and prepared for a possible ground invasion. As Palestinians tried to stock up on…
Justice Department Secures Agreement in Tennessee School Desegregation Case
PRESS RELEASE VIA UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE - WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE Justice Department Secures Agreement in Tennessee School Desegregation Case Memphis, TN – The Justice Department announced yesterday that it has secured an agreement to improve and expand educational opportunities…
