Local woman marks 105th birthday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local woman celebrates a special birthday. Miss Mabel Womance turned 105 this year. Her birthday celebration was held at American House - Jackson. Residents, family, and staff…
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Father of NFL cornerback Caleb Farley killed in explosion at North Carolina home
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — The father of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley died overnight in an explosion that destroyed the NFL player's North Carolina home and left another person injured, authorities said. This photo provided by the Iredell…
Hazmat call made in the area of Law Road, Exit 93
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'T. rexes' race to photo finish at Washington state track
AUBURN, Wash. (AP) — A track for live horse racing in suburban Seattle turned prehistoric over the weekend as more than 200 people ran down the track cloaked in inflatable Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur costumes. The 2023 T-Rex World Championships…
Mass shootings spur divergent laws as states split between gun rights and control
Tennessee's Republican-led Legislature is meeting in special session this week to consider a package of public safety proposals, including some stemming from a deadly shooting at a Nashville elementary school earlier this year. A member of the Proud…
Salvation Army Named Small Business of the Month
From the Jackson Chamber: Salvation Army Named Small Business of the Month by the Greater Jackson Chamber JACKSON, TENN. August 22, 2023 – The Greater Jackson Chamber is proud to announce that the Salvation Army has been chosen as the Small Business…
JPD: 1 injured, info sought in Rockwell, Reynold Drive shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department shared an update on Monday's shooting and is also asking for your help. Around 8 p.m. on Monday, the Jackson Police Department's officers responded…
August county commission meeting held Monday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Madison County officials met Monday evening to discuss significant business matters. Early in the evening, the Madison County commissioners convened for their August meeting. During…
Brenda Douglas Triplett • Golden Years Adult Daycare
Can you share the story behind your business and what inspired you to start it? How does it align with your personal values and the needs of your community? During my 30 years of employment in the nursing field I…
City of Martin welcomes college students with festive event
MARTIN, Tenn. -- It's fair season and one West Tennessee town is getting local college students ready for a new semester with a huge event. The City of Martin kicked-off…
Jackson Police investigating shooting in north Jackson
UPDATE: JPD: 1 injured, info sought in Rockwell, Reynold Drive shooting EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- A developing story after reports of a large police presence early Monday evening. According…
Farmers work to overcome adversity during this year's harvest
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Farmers try to overcome adversity during this year's harvest. With severe weather and rainfall hitting West Tennessee at an alarming rate this year, many farmers in…
Local students join the STEM cell donor registry
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- From books and lectures to being a personal hero to someone in need, these students are saying "Yes" to the cause. Freed-Hardeman University students Clark Endsley and…
Charles Martinet, the voice of Nintendo's beloved Mario character, steps down
REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is stepping down. FILE - A person passes an ad featuring the Nintendo character Mario at Narita airport in…
Report shows Shiloh battlefield's impact on local economy
SHILOH, Tenn. -- A new report from the National Park Service is showing the impact Shiloh National Military Park has on the local economy. According to the news release,…
