Bubble-sized universe stops at Jackson school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Portable Planetarium made a visit to the Early Learning Village on Wednesday. Jackson Christian School students were taken on a journey through the solar system and universe…
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Application for student loan forgiveness opens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After announcing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program in September, applications are now open for those qualifying for student loan forgiveness. To help battle inflation, the Biden administration…
Brush up on heating tips ahead of colder temps
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The temperature has been dipping into some goosebump-inducing levels this week, meaning we are going to start to turn up the heat. A Jackson Fire Department news release says that the the National Fire Protection Association reports…
Citizens show up to the polls as early voting begins in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting kicked off Wednesday in West Tennessee for the 2022 Midterm elections. "I am coming to vote," said voter Susan Bryant. "It is my responsibility to do my…
The Ned to present 'Sweeney Todd' until Halloween
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Ned is presenting a Tony-Award-winning and musical thriller just in time for Halloween. The center says it will be presenting Stephen Sondheim’s “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" starting Oct. 27 and ending Oct.…
Aspell's free 'Soberstock' event to celebrate freedom from addiction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local addiction recovery center is holding a special event this weekend. The Aspell Alumni Association will host "Soberstock" this Saturday, October 22 on Aspell's campus in Jackson, located at 331 North Highland Avenue. A family-focused event,…
Witnesses describe shooting that set off Memphis rampage
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A man testified Tuesday that he saw an acquaintance shoot his friend and business partner, unprovoked, outside his Tennessee home in a killing that authorities said sparked a daylong crime rampage that paralyzed Memphis. Marcus Cash…
Putin declares martial law in annexed regions of Ukraine
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared martial law in the four regions of Ukraine that Moscow annexed. Putin didn’t immediately spell out the steps that would be taken under martial law but said his order was effective…
Passport available for downtown Jackson businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Downtown Jackson is giving you the chance to fill your "passport" by shopping local. Starting on Nov. 1, many downtown businesses will be giving out stamps for the city's…
Union University's class of 1963 holds reunion
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local university holds a class reunion marking more than half a century. Forty to 50 members of the Union University graduating class of 1963 held…
Car slams into north Madison County gas station
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after a car slammed into the side of a north Madison County building Tuesday afternoon. Our crews on the scene saw a…
Union University celebrates American Pharmacist Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university hosted a ceremony, inviting city officials to shed light on a particular department. "We are celebrating the Union University American Pharmacists Month. Union University has a…
West Tennessee Boy Scouts mark Scout Week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is Scout Week! And our very own West Tennessee Area Council Boy Scouts of America are celebrating. The Scouts say that Tuesday is Scout Giving Day, and the goal is simple: "To give everyone a chance…
Getting help in fighting skin disease
JACKSON, Tenn. -- When facing diseases of the skin, it can be especially difficult to cope. Psoriasis is a skin disease that is both common and chronic and has impacted about eight…
Survivors of breast cancer share stories at luncheon
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local event is recognized cancer survivors. The City of Brownsville, along with the Brownsville-Haywood County Chamber, hosted a luncheon for people who have overcome breast cancer. October…
