Archives: 2021

Windy & Warm Weather Through Christmas, Rain Returns Next Week

Friday Night Forecast Update

Friday Night Forecast Update for December 24th: Hope you are enjoying the warm but windy Christmas Eve weather across West Tennessee. Expect lows 60s, mostly cloudy and windy weather for Santa’s arrival tonight. Record highs in the mid 70s are coming for Christmas day. A weak front will pass Saturday night, but it will not impact our weather much. Chances…

Where in the world is Santa? Follow his flight here

For more than 60 years, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) has been tracking the location of  Santa on his mission to deliver presents to children around the world. The official NORAD Santa Tracker simulates his flight in real time, so you can see exactly where Mr. Claus and his reindeer are during Christmas Eve. Look for the “NORAD…

Families gather to see Christmas lights around Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. — Christmas is nearly here and families are filling their cars and driving around to see this year’s lights. “We’re just out here driving around looking at lights with our family. Just had Christmas Eve-Eve dinner downtown at Do’s Eat Place, and we’re just burning off some extra calories and looking at some lights,” said Jennifer Covellis. There…

Newly formed car club donates toys to kids

JACKSON, Tenn. — A local nonprofit is spreading Christmas cheer. Sinister Motivation Car Club donated several toys to children at the Dream Center. The Car Club is a newly found nonprofit that works on cars, but also gives back to the community. The group has hosted a couple of events for the community and hopes to continue to do more….

Educator of the Week: Jennifer Nelson

It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Jennifer Nelson has been teaching at McKenzie Middle School for 13 years. She says she’s known she wanted to be a teacher from the beginning. “When I was growing up I lived in a neighborhood full of teachers, and they just made…

City celebrates with 3rd Holiday Window Decoration ceremony

JACKSON, Tenn. — City of Jackson officials and local artists gathered to celebrate the holidays. The third annual Holiday Window Decoration Award ceremony was held on Thursday. Mayor Scott Conger announced the three winners and awarded them with a trophy and a certificate for their hard work and participation. Jordan Alexander was awarded the trophy for Most Creative. The Resource…