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Hub City Theatre Company holds improv workshop in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Hub City Theatre Company held an improv workshop this evening at Turntable Coffee Counter, on East Main Street in downtown Jackson. This two hour workshop included beginner basics, duo and group sketches, and much more. “So improv is great for skills for like anyone who...
Cecily Freeman named JSCC Foundation Executive Director
JACKSON, TENN. – Jackson State Community College (JSCC) has appointed Cecily Freeman as the new Executive Director of the JSCC Foundation following the restructuring of the college’s Institutional Advancement, Marketing, and Campus Engagement Office. Freeman brings nearly 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector to the role...
All-female rib cooking contest raises $5K for Family Crisis Services
An all-female rib cooking contest in Jackson, Tennessee raised more than $5,000 for Family Crisis Services of Northwest Mississippi in Oxford. Brandon and Michelle O’Guin, owners of Ain’t it the Life catering, met and befriended Oxonians and fellow barbeque enthusiasts Steve and Holly Jubera several years ago doing barbecue competitions. The Juberas held the Velvet […] The post All-female rib cooking contest raises $5K for Family Crisis Services appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Hospice care provider provider agrees to pay $19.428 million to settle case involving false claims for patients
Gentiva, successor to Kindred at Home, has agreed to pay $19.428 million to resolve allegations that Kindred at Home and related entities (Kindred) knowingly submitted false claims and knowingly retained overpayments for hospice services provided to patients who were ineligible to receive hospice benefits under various federal health care programs. Gentiva’s hospice operations, headquartered in Atlanta, include entities that previously operated Kindred at Home hospice locations under the names Avalon, Kindred, SouthernCare and SouthernCare New Beacon.
Statewide program helps East Tennessee youth transition into adulthood
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A statewide program is helping young people in East Tennessee transition more easily into adulthood. Tennessee's Youth Employment Program pairs teenagers and young adults ages 14 to 24 with employers across different industries. The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) is one of the many organizations participating...
Judge issues gag order in case where 12-year-old is accused of killing 8-year-old cousin
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - Details are limited involving a murder investigation of an 8-year-old girl in a small Tennessee town. The child’s 12-year-old cousin is accused of suffocating her while she was asleep. A judge issued a gag order in the case Friday after reporting on the tragedy...
Lane College names Dr. Donald Comer interim president
The Lane College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Donald W. Comer as Interim President, effective August 1, 2024. Dr. Comer, a native of Jackson, Tennessee, has impressive educational credentials, a stellar corporate career, a community service background, and a deep commitment to student success, which will be a driving force in the future of Lane College.
Jackson's budget discourse continues, fairness of salary increases in question
The city council is scheduled to vote on the second reading of its highly contested budget proposal on Friday morning, and in the final 24 hours ahead of the meeting, a group of council members and concerned citizens met to discuss points of contention. Led by Councilman Larry Lowrance, District 6, he sent...
DA’s Fugitive Friday: Tyler Pipkin wanted for aggravated assault
District Attorney’s Fugitive Friday July 19, 2024. Tyler Pipkin, 30 years old has an active warrant for aggravated assault in Gibson County General Sessions Court. Mr. Pipkin is accused of punching, choking and threatening to kill the female victim in this case. His last known address was in Humboldt.
Artists present long-awaited mural in downtown Scotts Hill
SCOTTS HILL, Tenn. — Local muralists use art to tell the history of a community. Located in downtown Scotts Hill, the mural was commissioned by the City of Scotts Hill and funded by a grant through the Tennessee Arts Commission. Artists Amber Douglas and Shannon Turnbo said the city...
On This Day in 1954: Elvis Presley’s First Single, “That’s All Right,” Was Released by Sun Records
July 19 marks the 70th anniversary of the launch of Elvis Presley’s recording career. On that day in 1954, famed Memphis, Tennessee, label Sun Records released the future King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s debut single, “That’s All Right.”. “That’s All Right” was a song...
FedEx: Package delays possible due to global tech outage
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - FedEx is activating contingency plans due to the ongoing global technology outage. FedEx says delays are possible for package deliveries earmarked for Friday, July19. Updates will be posted to FedEx’s Service Alerts page.
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