September marks National Preparedness Month
JACKSON, Tenn. – September is National Preparedness Month. National disasters are becoming more and more frequent these days, so taking some time to prepare for these situations is a very important thing.…
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USJ holds dedication for new outdoor classroom
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson dedicated a new outdoor classroom on Thursday. The ceremony was held for their 40-year employee, Lisa Cates, who USJ says is a pillar of their community. USJ says the "outdoor classroom stands…
Electric vehicle charging station installed in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- One city gets electric. According to Charge Point, electric mobility is the smart choice, and they say they make it the easy one. One of their electric vehicle…
‘That ’70s Show' actor Danny Masterson gets 30 years to life in prison for rapes of 2 women
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced “That ’70s Show” show star Danny Masterson to 30 years to life in prison Thursday for raping two women, giving them some relief after they spoke in court about the decades of damage…
National campaign inspiring firefighters, others to become living kidney donors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and The Knox Company are collaborating to increase the number of living kidney donors. There are more than 100,000 people in the United…
Hurricane Lee charges through open Atlantic waters as it approaches northeast Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Lee whirled through open waters on Thursday as forecasters warned it could become the first Category 5 storm of the Atlantic season. This Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, satellite image provided…
West Tennessee teacher appears in court after assault arrest
CLARKSBURG, Tenn. -- A local teacher appears in court after being arrested for assault. According to Dr. Lisa Norris, Director of Schools at the South Carroll Special School District, Charles Michael Stanford was placed on suspension status on August 31…
New business offers unique dining, entertainment in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A new business is aiming to bring a unique experience to one local city. Main & Monroe is holding a ribbon cutting in downtown Lexington on Thursday…
DA in Georgia election case against Trump and others seeks protections for jurors
ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia prosecutor who has brought charges accusing former President Donald Trump and others of illegally trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election in the state is asking the judge in the case to take…
2023 Country Music Award nominations announced; Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Luke Combs lead
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It's another landmark year for breakout country superstar Lainey Wilson, who tops the CMA Awards nominations for the second year in a row. FILE - Lainey Wilson performs on day one of the Lollapalooza Music Festival…
Authorities are investigating after a body found behind former Jackson restaurant building
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating after a body is found in a busy part of town. We sent our news crew to the scene after receiving a tip about the incident.…
JPD investigating incident along North Parkway
UPDATE (9/7/23): The Jackson Police Department shared that Alex Campbell was not in custody, since the victim in the November '22 incident at Walmart has refused to cooperate with authorities. JACKSON, Tenn.…
U.S. Marshals seek man wanted for attempted murder in Shelby County
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn.--The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted in Shelby County for attempted murder. Randy Darnell Ewing has warrants out for his arrest for attempted…
Lee, Ayers Foundation launch ‘Come Home Tennessee’ initiative
PARSONS, Tenn. – Gov. Bill Lee and the Ayers Foundation Trust launched a new initiative for rural economic growth. Lee, alongside Jim and Janet Ayers from the Ayers Foundation Trust,…
Sheriff gives update on events inside the Madison County Jail
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – Madison County Sheriff Julian Wiser shared an update regarding various exciting events at the Madison County Jail. He says 25 male inmates have successfully graduated from chaplain…
