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Philadelphia 76ers Bring Back Hip-Hop Mascot For One-Night Celebration

The Philadelphia 76ers’ iconic mascot Hip-Hop returns on November 8, celebrating the 25th anniversary of the team’s 2001 NBA Finals run.

Bad Bunny Slammed By Petition Demanding Country Star George Strait Replace Him At Super Bowl

Bad Bunny became the target of a growing online campaign demanding his removal from the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show in favor of country icon George Strait, with critics accusing the Puerto Rican superstar of being too political for the NFL’s biggest stage. A Change.org petition launched October 1 has already gathered more than 10,000 […]

A$AP Relli Reignites Legal Fight Against A$AP Rocky With New Lawyers

A$AP Relli brought in new attorneys and is moving forward with his civil assault case against A$AP Rocky as a January trial date looms.

Post Malone Fan Killed By Flying Debris During Utah Festival Evacuation

A Post Malone fan died after being struck by debris during a storm that forced the cancellation of the rapper’s headlining set in Utah.

JPD graduates 10 from Citizens Police Academy

The Jackson Police Department graduated 10 new members from the Citizens Police Academy (CPA) program.

Jerry Jackson “Jacky” Waggener

Mr. Jerry Jackson “Jacky” Waggener, 66, of the Gardner community passed away 12:25 a.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Friday at Gardner Church of Christ near Martin. Larry Powers and Sidney White will officiate. Burial will follow in Gardner Cemetery near Martin. Visitation will be held...

Ann Fumbanks Mayo

Ann Fumbanks Mayo passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025. She was a faithful Christian, loving mother, wife and grandmother. Those who knew her and were lucky enough to call her Mom, Annie or friend were lucky indeed! Ann made and provided a wonderful, welcome, comfortable home for her husband and children. Her home was one of laughter and music,...

Massage therapist arrested on sexual battery charge

Dyersburg Police officers arrested a massage therapist for sexual battery on Tuesday, October 14.