Good morning, Jackson.

Leigh Anne Bentley, chief marketing officer of Leaders Credit Union and founding president of Leaders Education Foundation, received the Jimmy Daniel Make-A-Difference WestStar Leadership Alumni Award on June 16 at the WestStar Leadership Program graduation ceremony, honoring her longstanding community service in West Tennessee.

U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Colleges ranking names Vanderbilt University as Tennessee's top school while Union University in Jackson earned a ranking of 242.

The study also lists the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and Belmont University, giving key details for families exploring higher education.

Every Hardeman County high school senior now has guaranteed admission at Jackson State Community College under an agreement signed Tuesday between the college and Hardeman County Schools (eliminating the application barrier) at the Student Center Commons on North Parkway.

Residents are urged to control invasive hammerhead worms spreading across Tennessee by safely placing them in sealed containers with salt or rubbing alcohol.

Experts warn that cutting the worms up may lead to regeneration (Protect Tennessee Forests advises cautious handling to protect soil health).

FDA officials determined that a cyclospora test on lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico was a false positive, and Tennessee retailers had sold recalled iceberg lettuce distributed between June 29 and July 16 during the multistate outbreak investigation.

Today, the National Weather Service warned that rising heat with Memphis indices reaching 118 degrees has led to a heat advisory until 9 pm, prompting outdoor workers to take extra breaks and stay hydrated.

The City of Jackson’s Street Department said they are rescheduling tasks & encouraging more frequent breaks to ensure safety.

Bethel Wildcats women's basketball team was ranked number one in the NAIA division of the WBCA academic honor rolls on Tuesday, Jul.

21 (their highest academic distinction yet) marking a milestone in the program.

The Jackson Rockabillys will play their home finale on 731 Day Friday, July 31 against the Cape Catfish.

Fans can take advantage of $7.31 specials on tickets, concessions and select merchandise, with gates opening at 7 p.m. and a fireworks show scheduled after the game.