Gun violence bus tour makes a stop in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bus tour raising awareness on gun violence made a stop in Jackson on Thursday. State representatives and state senators across Tennessee supported the tour. One of…
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Back-to-school wrestling fundraiser to be held in Bolivar
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- It is time for the b-town beat down! Former WWE superstar Santino Marella are coming to Bolivar for a fundraiser for the high school, along with other top stars…
10-year-old dies after house fire in Paris
PARIS, Tenn. -- Local authorities confirm a child has died following a house fire in West Tennessee. According to a social media post by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, a house fire at 2155 Highway 69 South in Paris was…
UTM Family Weekend schedule set
The following is from the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin will host its annual Family Weekend Sept. 8-10, featuring several events that will showcase the university and its community. [caption id="attachment_1666941"…
UofM Lambuth planetarium announces September schedule
From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn. — The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium has announced its schedule of shows for September: Friday, September 1, 1:30 pm – “TimeSpace” Tuesday, September 5, 5:30 pm – “Two Small…
Maui surveys the burned wreckage caused by the deadliest US wildfire in years
WAILUKU, Hawaii (AP) — The search of the wildfire wreckage on the Hawaiian island of Maui is revealing a wasteland of burned out homes and obliterated communities, as firefighters battle the stubborn blaze that has already claimed 36 lives, making…
Number of U.S. suicides hit an all-time high last year
NEW YORK (AP) — About 49,500 people took their own lives last year in the U.S., the highest number ever. That's according to new government data posted Thursday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not yet calculated a…
Tennessee Soybean Festival turns 30, events September 2-9
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An annual event featuring a week-full of fun will celebrate its 30th anniversary in one local city. The Tennessee Soybean Festival returns to Martin on September 2-9. Headliners for this year's festival will be Cheap Trick on…
Waste disposal upgrades announced for Henderson County residents
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Henderson County is aiming to make waste management more convenient and efficient for residents. According to a social media post by Henderson County, TN Government, upgrades have been announced for waste disposal services, with new open…
$10,000 reward offered for info in murder of Brownsville woman
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms a $10,000 reward is being offered in the search of those responsible for the death of 81-year-old Warlene "Sis" Turner-Jones. The TBI…
Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest set for The Amp this October
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A one-of-a-kind music festival is returning to the Hub City. The Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest is a day-long heavy metal music festival to be held in downtown Jackson. The festival will feature bands from all across…
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As an artist in Jackson, TN, how has the local community influenced and inspired your artistic journey? Are there any specific aspects of the city or its culture that have had a significant impact on your creative process? The Jackson…
Lawsuit says Tennessee's US House and state Senate maps discriminate against communities of color
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is facing a lawsuit over a congressional redistricting map that carved up Democratic-leaning Nashville to help Republicans flip a seat in last year’s elections. In a federal lawsuit filed Wednesday, a variety of civil rights…
Tennessee judge throws out the case of a woman convicted of murder committed when she was 13
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge has dismissed the case against a woman who was sentenced to life in prison in the death of a man for binding a man’s body and face with duct tape and robbing him…
BBB: Three scams affect West Tennesseans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Better Business Bureau reports receiving multiple reports of Jackson residents falling victim to a free government loan scam. According to the victims, they were contacted by someone claiming…
