Date set for Milan’s 2023 Shop with a Cop event
MILAN, Tenn. – The Milan Shop with a Cop event is happening December 14 at 5 p.m. It's…
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4th ever Krewfest to be held October 21
JACKSON, Tenn. – Saturday, October 21 is the 4th annual Krewfest Celebration at historic New Southern Hotel at Third Eye Curiosities. The event is a coat drive for our homeless in partnership…
New national wildlife refuges in Tennessee, Wyoming created to protect toads, bats, salamanders
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two newly created national wildlife refuges in Tennessee and Wyoming will help protect habitats for threatened and endangered species such as toads, bats, shrimp and salamanders, federal officials say. CAPTION CORRECTION: CORRECTS…
The number of US citizens killed in the Israel-Hamas war rises to 22
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department says the number of U.S. citizens confirmed to have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war has risen to 22. That’s an increase from the 14 who’d been confirmed dead on Tuesday. U.S. citizens also…
Republicans nominate Steve Scalise to be House speaker and will try to unite before a floor vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans have nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker. Now they must try to unite their deeply divided majority to elect the conservative in a floor vote after ousting Rep. Kevin McCarthy from the…
No charges in Hollywood Drive arrest; individual suffering from 'mental health emergency'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities confirm no charges are expected after an incident that halted traffic in west Jackson. Wednesday morning, we were alerted to a law enforcement presence…
House Republicans are running into trouble trying to nominate a new speaker after ousting McCarthy
WASHINGTON (AP) — Stalemated over a new House speaker, the Republican majority is scheduled to convene behind closed doors to try to vote on a nominee. But lawmakers say Wednesday's private ballots to replace ousted Speaker Kevin McCarthy could take…
'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' will be a blockbuster — and might shake up the movie business
NEW YORK (AP) — Movie theaters are readying for an onslaught like they’ve never seen before beginning Friday when “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” debuts. The concert film compiled from several Swift shows at Southern California’s SoFi Stadium is expected…
Scientists pry a secret from the `Mona Lisa' about how Leonardo painted the masterpiece
PARIS (AP) — The “Mona Lisa” has given up a secret. Scientists used X-rays to peer into the chemical structure of a tiny speck of the celebrated work of art. They came up with a new insight into the techniques…
BlueOval SK Offers New Positions, Higher Hourly Wages
PRESS RELEASE FROM MALLORY COOKE, EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS, BLUEOVAL SK BlueOval SK Offers New Positions, Higher Hourly Wages STANTON, Tenn. – BlueOval SK is now offering higher wages for maintenance technicians and associate maintenance technicians, ranging from $24 to $37.50 per…
Fire department begins emergency medical team to EMS
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. – A local fire department is now offering emergency services for residents in need. The McKenzie Fire Department has started a new emergency medical team to help…
New Parks and Recreation director introduced at meeting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – The Madison County Conservation Board held its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. The meeting took place at the Madison County Parks and Recreation Department's administration building. One of…
Governor visits TCAT in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee made a stop at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in the Hub City on Tuesday. Lee spoke with multiple department leaders while taking a…
City names 2023 Fireman of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local hero got the recognition he deserves. The city’s Fireman of the Year was announced at the Exchange Club Tuesday at the Doubletree Hotel at…
Biden's second try at student loan cancellation moves forward with debate over the plan's details
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s second attempt at student loan cancellation moved forward Tuesday with a first round of negotiations to help guide the administration to a new plan. FILE - President Joe Biden speaks on student…
