$3.5 million to be invested into West Tennessee communities
JACKSON, Tenn. – Delta Regional Authority announced a $3.5 million investment into West Tennessee’s communities. Structural steel is erected less than one year after Ford and SK On…
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Jackson becomes second Tennessee city with Safe Haven Baby Box
JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson is now the second city in Tennessee to install a Safe Haven Baby Box. The Baby Box, described by the founder Monica Kelsey as a “last resort”…
A federal judge again declares that DACA is illegal. Issue likely to be decided by US Supreme Court
HOUSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday declared illegal a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen agreed with Texas and…
4th annual Jackson Pride celebration returning with events at Conger Park, Civic Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is preparing to celebrate the Hub City's LGBTQ+ community. The 4th annual Jackson TN Pride event returns with two separate events on Saturday, September 16.…
M. D. Anderson Planetarium’s October of 2023 schedule
From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn.— The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium recently announced its schedule of shows for October: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 5:30 p.m. – “Hubble Vision” Friday, Oct. 6, 1:30 p.m. – “Hubble Vision”…
UT Gardens Jackson to hold plant sale in early October
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson has announced the dates for this year's Fall in the Garden plant sale. The news release says the plant sale and lecture series will be on October 5 from 9…
State warns of scam using forged commissioner's signature
From the Office of Tennessee Attorney General: Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee Attorney General’s Office are warning consumers about a scam business that utilizes a forged signature of TDCI Commissioner Carter Lawrence. As…
Escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante has been arrested after 2 weeks on the run in Pennsylvania
POTTSTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A murderer who brazenly escaped from a Pennsylvania jail was captured Wednesday in the woods by a team of tactical officers, bringing an end to a search that terrified residents as the fugitive broke into homes for food,…
NFL Players Association calls on NFL to switch all fields to natural grass
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The NFL Players Association wants the league to switch all its fields to natural grass, calling it “the easiest decision the NFL can make.” New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is sacked by…
Women in Idaho, Tennessee and Oklahoma sue over abortion bans after being denied care
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Women in three states are challenging strict abortion laws that went into effect after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last year. Two state lawsuits were filed on Tuesday in Idaho and Tennessee after women…
West Tennessee State Fair returns to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 168th annual West Tennessee State Fair has returned to the Hub City. Located at Jackson Fairgrounds Park, friends and family can enjoy fun rides and great food. …
JMCSS Education Vision Committee meets
JACKSON, Tenn. – Local school leaders met to discuss some important issues related to the school district. The Education Vision Committee with the Jackson-Madison County School District met Tuesday…
Memphis officers facing federal charges
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The five former Memphis police officers charged with the murder of Tyre Nichols now face federal charges. A federal grand jury returned an indictment Tuesday for four counts charging the five former Memphis police officers with excessive…
Celebrity Golf tournament held in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. – A former NFL player visited the Hub City to raise funds for a great cause. The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce held their 12th annual Celebrity Golf…
Gentiva Hospice relocates in Jackson, director explains their services
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Conversations around hospice care have opened for many Americans after former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice earlier this year. Now, Gentiva Hospice in Jackson is aiming to educate the…
