Expert shares grilling tips, recipe ideas ahead of July 4th cookouts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 4th of July is less than a week away, and one expert is sharing some grilling tips that will help you take the edge off. So first,…
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Lexington Police investigate several reports of theft from mailboxes, offer reward
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Lexington Police Department is investigating several reported thefts. According to police, the department has been made aware of multiple incidents involving checks being stolen from residents' mailboxes. Police say that once stolen, the victims' checks have…
Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee block portions of transgender youth care bans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee on Wednesday blocked portions of bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, handing down the rulings shortly before the statutes were set to go into effect. The ruling is similar…
Festival of the Lakes returns for the 4th, offering new events for '23
LEXINGTON, Tenn.--Organizers are preparing for the annual Festival of the Lakes. The 4th of July celebration is held at Beech Lake every year, hosted by the Henderson County Chamber of…
Local concert lends a hand to west Tennessee organization
JACKSON, Tenn.--Casey Jones Village hosted a concert Wednesday evening to help raise funds and awareness. The Country Music Lends Down a Hand concert was held to benefit the Down Syndrome…
Independent health officials say one local hospital is financially sinking
PARIS, Tenn. -- Health officials say a local hospital is on its economic downfall. According to health officials from Braden Health, LLC, a company that specializes in keeping rural hospitals afloat,…
Lifeline Blood Services to kick off annual blood drive with a bang
JACKSON, Tenn.--Lifeline Blood Services is preparing to host its annual "All-American" themed blood drive. All donors who give blood Thursday, June 29 will receive a patriotic donor t-shirt and a voucher…
Extreme heat arriving in West Tennessee: Tips on staying cool, avoiding illness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Extreme heat is deadly and kills more people than any other weather event. Extreme heat events are becoming more frequent, more severe, and lasting longer. But we can take…
Dr. Kimberly McCormick named interim president of Jackson State
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An interim president has been named as Jackson State Community College searches for its 7th president. According to a press release, Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Chancellor Dr. Flora Tydings has appointed TBR Executive Vice Chancellor External…
'Operation Dry Water' aims to reduce boating accidents amid holiday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Operation Dry Water returns for the July 4th holiday period. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will be participating in Operation Dry Water from July 1-3. Operation Dry Water…
BlueOval representatives host Community Impacts meeting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A meeting shares the importance of the community as a new business continues to make strides in West Tennessee. BlueOval City, a manufacturing plant that will serve…
Debris from implosion of Titanic-bound submersible is returned to land
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Debris from the Titan submersible has been returned to land after a fatal implosion during its voyage to the wreck of the Titanic captured the world’s attention last week. The return of the debris to port…
10-year-old injured in Tennessee accidental shooting; police say 14-year-old detained
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A 14-year-old boy is facing charges in Tennessee after a gun in his backpack accidentally fired in the gym of a youth community center on Wednesday, striking a 10-year-old peer and sending him to the hospital,…
Tennessee State will become the first HBCU to add ice hockey
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State University announced it will become the first historically Black college and university to introduce ice hockey. The school plans to have a men's team playing at the club level in 2024, with a goal…
Baptist Carroll County team visits library for Tot Time
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Toddlers at a local library recently received a visit from the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Carroll County team. A press release states the team visited the Carroll County Public Library to…
