Powerball players enter for the chance to win $291 million
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After no winners were announced on Monday, the Powerball jackpot increased to $291 million. We, once again, asked players at the Old Medina Market what would they do with…
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Wednesday is World Braille Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is World Braille Day! Braille is a tactile representation of alphabetic and numerical symbols used by those of us who are blind or partially sighted to read. World Braille Day was established in 2018 by the…
Local sorority to host swim class for kids
UPDATE (1/5/23): All spots are currently full, however you may still call to be placed on their wait list. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local sorority is hosting a swim class for kids! Swim 1922, which is set for February 4,…
Collapse of NFL player Damar Hamlin highlights importance of AEDs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Monday night, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during the first quarter of the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills game. According to the NFL, Hamlin…
USJ to present "Murder on the Orient Express'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Murder on the Orient Express is coming to the Hub City. The University School of Jackson will be presenting the show, along with a dinner on January 13 and January 14. Each day will have a…
Several events to mark MLK Day in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several events are being held in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Weakley County Reconciliation Project and Discovery Park of America are hosting an essay competition to honor King. They say high school seniors in Benton, Carroll, Crockett,…
Poll of the Day: What's your favorite part of the Super Bowl?
Football season is coming to a close with Super Bowl LVII set for Sunday, February 12. Two teams will be going to head-to-head for the championship game, but will you be tuning in for that or for something else? We…
Poll of the Day: Are you optimistic for 2023?
With 2022 behind us, a new year full of possibilities has arrived. Now, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. Click here to see our previous Poll of the Day questions and…
LIFELINE releases list of January 2023 mobile blood drives
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services has released a list of their upcoming blood drives for January 2023. Their stops for the month include, but is not limited to: Lowe's in Milan on January 6 from 1 pm to 6…
List of new laws to take effect in Tennessee January 1
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The new year is bringing new opportunities to many Tennesseans. New laws are going into effect on January 1, 2023. One includes business savings for…
Recall: Zline Gas Ranges
One recalled appliance could be a significant danger to you and your family. Zline has announced a recall for its gas ranges. The oven of the gas ranges can reportedly emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide while in use, posing…
TWRA seeks public input on proposed CWD plan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is seeking public input. A 30-day public comment period is now open for their new five-year chronic wasting disease (CWD) strategic plan. A news release states the new plan includes five main…
Investigation on Tennessee's lethal injection protocol comes to end
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- An independent investigation on Tennessee's lethal injection protocol has come to an end. Governor Bill Lee halted a lethal injection in April after learning the drugs…
Recall: Easy Care First Aid AfterBurn Cream
GFA Production is issuing a voluntarily, nationwide recall of a first aid burn cream and kits that contain it because of bacterial contamination. The Easy Care First Aid AfterBurn Cream is sold in boxes of 10 single-use packets, and…
Sportsplex seeking part-time workers for 2023 season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is accepting applications in preparation for next year's baseball and softball seasons. The city has part-time…
Poll of the Day: New Year's Resolutions
Another year is coming to an end, and people are already making their New Year's resolutions as 2023 quickly approaches. Now, in our Poll of the Day, we want to hear how you did in 2022. …
2022 Kwanzaa celebrations begin in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization kicked off the first day of Kwanzaa: Umoja, or Unity. The Society for African American Cultural Awareness held their 2022 Virtual Kwanzaa Celebration on Monday, kicking off seven days…
Pet of the Week: Nia
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Nia! This sweet girl had a rough start to life but has a rags to riches story. Now, she is looking…
Remember to care for pipes amid winter weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The coldest weather since the 1980s has hit West Tennessee. And with this cold weather comes special precautions. One of those precautions is making sure that your pipes do not freeze. Water has a unique property in that…
Weighted blankets recalled after two deaths
Pillowfort weighted blankets are being recalled due to an asphyxiation hazard. A young child can reportedly become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket. More than 200,000 of these blankets are being recalled in all styles and colors. Target…
