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…
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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…
Community invited to 'The Little Mermaid Jr.' at Milan Middle School
MILAN, Tenn. -- You can take a trip "under the sea" at a local school during an upcoming production. Milan Middle School will present "The Little Mermaid Jr." later this month. Based on the Hans Christian Anderson story and the…
$1.765 billion Powerball jackpot goes to lucky lottery player in California
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A player in California has won a $1.765 billion Powerball jackpot, ending a long stretch without a winner of the top prize. The winning numbers drawn Wednesday night were: 22, 24, 40, 52, 64 and the…
Haunted house raises concerns after arrest made on property
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. – A Chester County haunted attraction is raising concern in the community because of an arrest made of a sex offender last weekend on the property. On Saturday, October…
Chimney Doctors advise safe chimney use
JACKSON, Tenn. – With colder weather comes the chance for house fires caused by chimneys. We spoke to Jacob Kneller from the Chimney Doctor, a local business that specializes in the subject,…
Precautionary boil water canceled in Hardin County
UPDATE: Canceled: Savannah Utilities Precautionary Water Boil Notice HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Savannah Utilities has issued a precautionary boil water notice. The alert says that the notice is for all water customers in: Find more local news here.
NASA shows off its first asteroid samples delivered by a spacecraft
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA on Wednesday showed off its first asteroid samples delivered last month by a spacecraft — a jumble of black dust and rubble that's the most ever returned to Earth. FILE - In…
West Tennessee Regional Recycling receives grant
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. – A local recycling facility is advancing recycling in West Tennessee. The West Tennessee Regional Recycling Hub announced a grant awarded from the Recycling Partnership totaling $825,000.…
Green Acres offering pumpkins once again
MILAN, Tenn. – When the season changes to fall, it's time to get out and enjoy what a pumpkin patch has to offer for the entire family to enjoy. Green…
