JACKSON, Tenn. –Take a walk on the creative side at a new art studio in our area. Friday, July 21, Board & Brush Creative Studio will open its doors for a grand opening ceremony. That’ll take place at the studio, located on Vann Drive in Jackson, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. The center is a place for artists to create…
JACKSON, Tenn. –A local support group can help those dealing with loss. Thursday, Brookdale Jackson Oaks will host a grief support group. That’ll run from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at its facility on North Highland Avenue in Jackson. The center says its hospice team can help provide tools and opportunities for coping. It’s free and open to everyone. Categories: Local…
JACKSON, Tenn. –Hear an award-winning poet speak at a local library. Thursday, July 20, The Friends of the Jackson-Madison County Library will host poet Danielle Dubrasky. That’ll start at 1:00 p.m. in the library’s main campus downtown. Dubrasky’s work has been published in a number of magazines. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call…
JACKSON, Tenn. –Sing your heart out at an upcoming competition. Thursday, July 20, the Carl Perkins Civic Center will host “Jackson Idol.” That’ll run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Winners from area day camps will battle it out to see who will win this year’s contest. It’s free and open to the public. Categories: Local News, Seen On 7
JACKSON, Tenn — Tennessee House Speaker, Beth Harwell, announced over the weekend she is throwing her hat into the ring to run for governor, now she is hitting the campaign trail across the state. It is an exciting time for Speaker Harwell as she joins other candidates in a bid for governor. Although she is now joining the race, Harwell…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn.-It is day two of Superintendent Eric Jones’ series of “meet and greets” across the district. School officials met with parents, students and community members at Denmark Elementary School, Tuesday evening. Dr. Jones explained his vision for the school district and then took questions and comments from attendees. Some of the concerns were about overcrowding in classrooms as…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-Police in Humboldt said a man made an unexpected find on the side of the road, Tuesday. It was a 3-foot-tall marijuana plant, found growing along North 17th Avenue in Humboldt. Investigators said the man called the Humboldt Police Department, which later picked up the plant…and destroyed it. Categories: Local News, News
JACKSON, Tenn.-The Jackson-Madison Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution held a free genealogy work session at the Jackson-Madison County Library’s downtown location, Tuesday. The work session was open to the public. Chapter members were on hand to assist with research. Organizers said those who trace their family tree may find some interesting facts about their heritage. “There’s the satisfaction…
JACKSON, Tenn. — It’s happening more frequently — children are being left behind in hot cars. The Madison County Fire Department wants to remind you the consequences are deadly and heartbreaking. “Folks tend to think if they leave their child in there for just a short amount of time that they will be OK,” Fire Marshal Don Friddle said. “But…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — Bongards Creameries in Humboldt announced plans Tuesday to add up to 95 new jobs over the next five years. “Our customer base was growing very much in the southeastern part of the U.S.,” Bongards Creameries President and CEO Keith Grove said. Grove said Bongards plans to invest about $35 million in an 80,000-square-foot expansion in Humboldt. The…
