2022 Boo Bash raises Halloween thrill in McKenzie
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local town is getting into the Halloween spirit a bit early. Downtown McKenzie was transformed into a Halloween carnival atmosphere with the annual Boo Bash. There were…
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Fundraiser held for Veterans Volunteer Honor Guard
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A fundraiser was held Thursday evening for the Veterans Volunteer Honor Guard. The event was held in north Jackson and was open to the public with a suggested…
Local organization hosts dinner for first responders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization handed out free meals to first responders. Birth Choice, a prolife organization that helps new mothers, gave out free meals to first responders in…
AP sources: Musk in control of Twitter, ousts top executives
Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and ousted the CEO, chief financial officer and the company’s general counsel, two people familiar with the deal said Thursday night. A sign is pictured outside the Twitter headquarters…
Safety app gives parents an informative platform
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee families have been given tools to help in the safety of their students. "This toolkit includes how to talk to your school about emergency plans, how to…
Hawaii's Big Island gets warning as huge volcano rumbles
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii officials are warning residents of the Big Island that the world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, is sending signals that it may erupt. FILE - Molten rock flows from Mauna Loa on…
LIFELINE hosts its 2022 Vein Drain blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, LIFELINE had their Vein Drain Blood Drive, an annual event that dates back several years. "This is our annual Vein Drain. We have been doing this for…
Record number LGBTQ candidates on November ballot
A record number of LGBTQ candidates are running for office in November, according to newly compiled data, and some breakthrough victories are likely. Democrat Becca Balint is favored to…
Luncheon held to celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Country Store hosted a luncheon on Thursday in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The purpose of the luncheon was to engage community leaders, service…
Man found with firearm manufacturing materials sentenced
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An Obion County man has been sentenced to federal prison for unlawful possession of firearms, silencers and machine guns. A news release says that in August of 2018, the Union City Police Department, along with other law…
'Last Ride' planned in memory of Bob's House of Honda founder
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special send-off is being planned in memory of a beloved business owner. Robert Beasley, owner and founder of Bob's House of Honda in Jackson, died October 24 at 90 years old. According to a Bob's House…
Two NASA spacecraft detect biggest meteor strikes at Mars
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two NASA spacecraft at Mars — one on the surface and the other in orbit — have recorded the biggest meteor strikes and impact craters yet. In this image made available…
Tennessee senator to change plea in campaign fraud case
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee senator accused of violating federal campaign finance laws requested a hearing Thursday to change his not guilty plea after initially criticizing the charges as a political witch hunt. FILE -…
TN man who dragged officer into Capitol mob gets 7+ years in prison
(AP) -- A Tennessee man who dragged a police officer into a mob of rioters during the U.S. Capitol attack has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison. Albuquerque Cosper Head declined to address the court on before…
Ex-officer convicted in fatal shooting out of Nashville jail
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A white former Nashville police officer who pleaded guilty to fatally shooting a Black man from behind as the man was fleeing on foot has been released from jail, his attorney confirmed Thursday. FILE…
