JACKSON, Tenn. — There are a few things you need to know about changes regarding trash pickup in Jackson. Talking Trash Live was held on Wednesday to clarify what Jackson residents need to do with their new rolling trash cans. This is part of the changes the city agreed to in its new contract with Waste Management. “We’re transitioning to…
ATWOOD, Tenn. — West Carroll Special School District is seeing a few changes this upcoming school year. The district’s changes come with a more normal schedule and a new director of schools. Preston Caldwell, the new Director of Schools, will be starting his first full school year with the district this fall. “I just started in April. I wanted to…
JACKSON, Tenn. — The football complex at USJ was the prime location for live competition Tuesday evening in West Tennessee, as over 10 high schools made their way to Jackson for a night of 7-on-7 games. Skill athletes were able to showcase their abilities in a minimal contact contest, while the lineman went head to head in a variety of…
JACKSON, Tenn. — There’s a new program to keep youth involved in their communities. The New Hub Club hosted a “Touch a Truck” event where children in the community could come out and interact with first responders, as well as other businesses in their community. The New Hub Club is a program for kids ages 6 to 18-years-old. Wednesday, students…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Shirley Jones, the Jackson Chamber’s former vice president of public affairs, has died. According to the Chamber, Jones retired from her position in 2018, and she had 36 years worth of leadership with the Chamber. The Chamber says she was known for her passion for education, her heart, and being a Rotarian. “Shirley Jones loved Jackson, TN,…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Are you looking for a furry new friend or companion? These dogs are looking for a forever home. The Frances Hensley Shelter held a pet adoption drive, making it easy for those looking to add a furry friend to their family. “You fill out the adoption application, and then we’ll review it. If you are approved,…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. — A Hardin County woman has found a water leak that could cost her thousands of dollars. Homeowner Myra Vaughan and her son Michael Vaughan say they noticed something unusual when their regular lawn care provider couldn’t mow the lawn. And that was because the yard was submerged in water. “Checked into it and found a leak…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Who’s hiring Wednesday? A catchy question that may be helping local businesses. As if businesses weren’t hurt enough by the pandemic, many are still feeling the long-term effects as seen by the signs on their doors. One Facebook group has connected many people in Jackson, and together, they are now giving their local businesses and those searching…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. life expectancy fell by a year and a half in 2020, the largest one-year decline since World War II. The decrease for both Black Americans and Hispanic Americans was even worse: three years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the calculations for 2020 early Wednesday. The drop is due mainly to the COVID-19…
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Smoke and ash from massive wildfires in the American West shrouded the sky and led to air quality alerts on parts of the East Coast. The effects of the blazes were felt 2,500 miles away Wednesday as haze hung over New York City, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Strong winds are blowing smoke east from California, Oregon,…
