Generals finish off the Montgomery Biscuits
JACKSON, Tenn. — Generals take care of the Montgomery Biscuits, 9-4 on Disney night. Categories: Local News, Sports
Archives: July 2017
Kayla Forsythe will suit up for JSCC softball
JACKSON, Tenn. — Staying close to home, but not leaving the softball diamond is Jackson Christian’s Kayla Forsythe, who signed her letter of intent this week. Kayla will suit up with the Generals at Jackson State Community College next season. For the eagles she hit two homers, 40 RBIs and scored 23 runs. And was named an West Tennessee softball all-star…
The Hottest Weather So Far Soon Arrives
Weather Update 10:30 PM CDT Sunday Evening. A break from the humidity, but temperatures will rise even higher this week. We are looking at a stable and mostly dry pattern with low rain chances this week. Tonight, Expect clear skies and lows in the upper 60’s. Monday starts off mild and turns hot in the afternoon with mostly clear skies….
JMMAC hosts 1st West Tennessee business showcase
JACKSON, Tenn. — Business owners from all over West Tennessee came out for the *first* West Tennessee business showcase today. The Jackson Madison county African American Chamber of Commerce put on the event. They want to show business owners how to keep their business running and new ways of looking at things. One goal of today was creating more jobs…
Local bicyclists gather for 2nd Annual Women’s Rockabilly Revolution
MEDINA, Tenn. — Women came out to Medina today for the second Rockabilly Revolution. Professional racers as well as first timers were there. “I’m doing the Cat 5 race, which is the beginners race and it’s really great that they have that,” Kira Schlesinger, a racer, said. “So we can get used to racing and it feels a little…
Delta Heritage Center hosts Bluez, Soul, and Rock N Roll
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — Brownsville’s annual Summer Jamz Music Fest continues Saturday night with Bluez, Soul, and Rock N Roll at the Delta Heritage Center. Representatives say, they are having a “Hoodoo and Blues” exhibition along with a book signing of “A Secret History of Memphis Hoodoo” by author Tony Kail. They will also be having an outdoors concert of blues,…
Animal lovers ‘Whine and Dine’ in support of the JMC Humane Society
JACKSON, Tenn. — West Tennessee animal lovers came together Saturday night for the 19th annual Whine and Dine; one of three fundraisers throughout the year, that helps support the Jackson Madison County Humane Society. “We’re always looking for fun fundraisers, and a lot of people don’t understand that just because we’re called the Jackson Madison County Humane Society doesn’t mean…
More gun violence in Jackson: late-night shooting victim dies in hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. — Crime scene tape marks the spot on Bayberry Drive where a man was murdered Friday night. Kenneth Mahone “It was like ‘bam, bam, bam,’ like eight or 10 in row,” said Larry Henry, who lives down the street from the duplex. Henry said he was watching TV around 9:30 p.m. when he heard the shots. “So…
Local filmmaker competes in major competition for cash prize
JACKSON, Tenn — Jaron Lockridge, a Jackson native, stopped by the studio to talk about his film, ‘The Preacher’. Lockridge’s film is a top 10 finalist in the Memphis Film Prize short film competition. The up and coming filmmaker has the opportunity to take home $10,000. If you would like to see clips of the film or learn more about…
Pet of the Week: Dora
JACKSON, Tenn — Dora is available for adoption through Saving the Animals Together, better known as STAT. She’s a super sweet beagle/terrier mix, and she’s super smart. This cute pup loves kids, dogs and most of all cats. Dora was at a high kill shelter and STAT representatives suspect she’s less than a year old. She would do best to…
