Gov. Bill Lee makes statement as special session ends
JACKSON, Tenn. – Governor Bill Lee released a statement after the General Assembly's special session came to a close. Governor Lee begins his comments by saying how important public safety…
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Leaders Credit Union named top credit union to work for in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Credit Union is sharing news about an exciting accomplishment. According to a press release, American Banker named Leaders as the top credit union to work for in Tennessee. The release says Leaders Credit Union was also…
Black Tie & Blue Jeans returns to Jackson October 6
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the biggest fundraisers in the Hub City returns this fall. Friends of Heart will present the annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans event at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Friday, October 6. The community…
Hurricane Idalia unleashes fury on Florida after making landfall as a dangerous Category 3 storm
CEDAR KEY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Idalia is unleashing life-threatening wind and rain after making landfall on Florida’s west coast as a dangerous Category 3 storm. The hurricane came ashore early Wednesday in the lightly populated Big Bend region,…
Oher seeks contract and payment information related to 'The Blind Side' in conservatorship battle
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Lawyers for former NFL player Michael Oher are seeking his school records and information about contracts and payouts related to the film “The Blind Side.” This is part of his highly publicized effort to end a…
Local fire department looking for volunteers
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you've ever had a desire to serve your community, there's no better time than the present to start. The Gibson County Fire Department is currently recruiting volunteers…
Community Foundation Social held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization hosted an event this evening to provide the community with an update on its progress. The Community Foundation of West Tennessee held its Foundation…
Businesses look to fill job openings
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Numerous businesses are grappling with the challenge of filling job openings. As a result, there is a noticeable uptick in "now hiring" signs throughout West Tennessee. The reasons behind…
East Jackson school reaches significant goal
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local elementary school has reached a significant achievement. Lincoln Elementary, located in East Jackson, has attained Level 5 status for surpassing academic growth standards, the state's…
Jackson resident represents US at international tennis tournament
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson resident is representing the U.S. at an international tennis tournament. This week, tennis players from across the country have gathered in Portugal to represent the United States…
Vintage Ball set celebrate women on September 7
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event celebrating women takes a nostalgic turn as the Vintage Ball returns to the Hub City. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 7 at The…
10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations as Biden pitches cost reductions
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is touting his administration's efforts to lower medical costs. Officials on Tuesday announced the first 10 drugs that would be targeted for Medicare price negotiations. The popular diabetes treatment Jardiance and the blood thinner…
Breaking impasse, Tennessee lawmakers adjourn tumultuous session spurred by school shooting
SEE ALSO: GOP silences ‘Tennessee Three’ Democrat on House floor for day on ‘out of order’ rule; crowd erupts NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee lawmakers have ended a special session initially touted to improve public safety in the wake of…
Officials say gas explosion destroyed NFL player Caleb Farley's home, killing his dad
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Fire investigators have determined that a natural gas explosion destroyed Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley 's North Carolina home, killing the NFL player's father and injuring a family friend, officials announced Tuesday. Damage and…
Morning shooting in Crockett County under investigation
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Crockett County Sheriff's Department says an investigation is underway into a shooting on Tuesday. According to the Sheriff's Department, around 10:48 a.m., dispatchers received a call of a person being shot near the Crockett Mills…
