McKenzie's mayor-elect talks about new position
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A new mayor is coming to the City of McKenzie. Mayor-elect Ryan Griffin has been part of that community for more than a decade now. As he and his…
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October 2022 Hub City Hero gets her spotlight
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new hero has been named in the Hub City, and her name is Elvia Trejo! Trejo is a radio personality at La Poderosa 105.3 FM WTJK. She was raised in southern Louisiana, according to a news…
Proposed bills target trans youth, drag shows in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two new bills have been proposed in the state just days after the nation's midterm elections. On Wednesday, Sen. Jack Johnson, along with Rep. William Lamberth, drafted legislation that would prevent doctors from providing medical procedures that…
UM Lambuth shares planetarium schedule for December 2022
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth's planetarium has shared their schedule for December of 2022. The M. D. Anderson Planetarium says their shows for the month are: Friday, December 2, 1:30 p.m. – “Season of Light” Tuesday, December…
Local animal shelter spotlights adoptions for senior pets
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of Senior Pet Adoption Month, a local animal rescue shares why having a "seasoned" best friend might be the best addition to your family. Getting animals…
Veterans to get free donuts on Nov. 11
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Veterans are getting a salute, and a free donut, from a national coffee and donut chain. Dunkin' says that all retired and active military can get a free donut of their choice on November 11. They say…
Tennessee efforts to address human trafficking earn top national ranking
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- One organization has named Tennessee's efforts to address human trafficking as the best in the nation. Shared Hope International, an agency aiming to bring healing and hope to victims…
Musk ends remote work at Twitter, warns of troubles ahead
(AP) -- Elon Musk has emailed Twitter employees ordering them to return to the office for at least 40 hours a week and warning of “difficult times ahead.” A pair of Wednesday night missives seen by The Associated Press marked…
Alex Jones ordered to pay $473M more to Sandy Hook families
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his company have been ordered to pay an extra $473 million to families and an FBI agent for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting a hoax. The punitive damages imposed…
Rhode's College professor, author visits Jackson State for global pollution talk
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A college professor and author speaks on global pollution. Political Demographer and Professor of International Studies at Rhodes College, Dr. Jennifer Sciubba, made a visit to Jackson State Community College…
Russia says troops begin to withdraw from key Ukrainian city
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia says its troops began pulling out of a strategic Ukrainian city amid growing signs it was following through on a retreat that would mark a turning point in the grinding war. Ukrainian officials acknowledged Moscow’s…
CMA Awards honor Loretta Lynn, Combs wins album of the year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Country Music Association Awards opened with Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire playing tribute to the late country queen Loretta Lynn. Carrie Underwood, from left, Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert perform a tribute…
Girl Scouts share their thanks to veterans
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- Local Girl Scouts are honored veterans ahead of Veterans Day. Wednesday, Girl Scout Troop 40037 in Alamo delivered "thank you" cards they decorated to the Tennessee Veterans Home…
Doctor talks about handling pet pain
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Animals suffer from pain just like people do, and just like us, it affects their daily lives as well as their social and emotional well-being. So how do…
New pizza place opens in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- South Jackson will experience a new taste with the opening of the new Marco's Pizza location, serving customers one slice at a time. "We're seeing more and more people look…
