Veterans get free meal at Jackson restaurant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village honored veterans on Friday with a free meal to celebrate Veterans Day. Veterans were able to receive a…
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Humboldt serves as host for EMS, first responder conference
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Gibson County city's medical center hosted a one day conference for EMS and first responders. This is the first time since the pandemic that the conference…
Balloons fly high for veterans in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit engaged the youth to show honor to those who have served in the military. The Eric Beasley Foundation was founded by Eric Beasley, a…
Henderson Co. marks 2022 Veterans Day at Parkers Crossroads
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Veterans Day ceremony was conducted to bring honor to the men and women who have served our country greatly. Henderson County Mayor Robbie McCready, who also…
Veterans 'best of America,' VP Harris says in laying wreath
WASHINGTON (AP) — Under gray clouds and pouring rain at Arlington National Cemetery, Vice President Kamala Harris has told the nation’s veterans their work makes America stronger. The event at Arlington National Cemetery Friday came as the Biden administration announced…
Authorities respond to Jackson house fire
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities responded to a house fire in east Jackson on Friday. The fire occurred at a home near Campbell Street and Hillary Drive. Our crews arrived just before noon where the fire department, police, and emergency…
Jackson students pay special tribute to our veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Those that were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice were honored at a local school Friday. "Thank you for your service. We all are greatly in…
First lady hosts Veterans Day breakfast, supports caregivers
WASHINGTON (AP) — First lady Jill Biden has hosted a Veterans Day breakfast at the White House. She also announced new support for the Hidden Helpers Coalition, which works with children who live with wounded service members and veterans. After…
Pelosi faces uncertain future weeks after attack on husband
WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived at a crossroads. She could be forced to relinquish the gavel if Republicans win majority control of the House. Pelosi is the nation's first and only woman to become speaker. The uncertainty…
Vanderbilt researchers hope AI can alleviate traffic jams
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Researchers at Vanderbilt University and other schools around the country are conducting an experiment in Nashville next week to try to decrease the number of stop-and-go traffic jams on a local interstate. The new experiment will…
Section of destroyed shuttle Challenger found on ocean floor
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A large section of the destroyed space shuttle Challenger has been found buried in sand at the bottom of the Atlantic, more than three decades after the tragedy that killed a schoolteacher and six others.…
Top, Lite-Brite, Masters of the Universe in toy hall of fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The National Toy Hall of Fame's new honorees include an object dating to ancient times, a line of muscle-bound action figures and an iconic art set whose medium is colorful pegs. The hall on Thursday announced…
US judge in Texas strikes down Biden loan-forgiveness plan
A U.S. judge in Texas on Thursday blocked President Joe Biden's plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 apiece in federal student-loan forgiveness — a program that was already on hold as a federal appeals court in…
Deer in rut pose danger to motorists
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's officially that time of year. Deer are entering the rut and are on the move more than any other time of the year. This can spell trouble…
First ever Merch Day set to help West Tennessee musicians
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hidden Tracks is excited to announce the first annual Merch Day on November 10. Lori Nunnery, the Executive Director of Visit Jackson, Tennessee, gave some details on the event. "Merch…
