JACKSON, Tenn. — A viral Facebook post is helping a local veteran and his family find a total stranger. This person recently helped the veteran “stand up” for the country he fought to protect, as well as the freedoms we all share. “My dad is a Vietnam vet, and he is very proud of his country,” said Jill Powers, the…
JACKSON, Tenn. — More local artists are getting a chance to show their creations. There are two new art galleries now on display at The Ned. You can experience The Art in Hope featuring Lisa Kersey and four others. There are over 60 pieces of original artwork between the group, and there’s a chance for you to win a beautiful…
JACKSON, Tenn. — It’s time to answer a thought-provoking question: What is Jackson to you? Havner’s Frame Shoppe, located in midtown Jackson, is announcing their “What is Jackson to You” Art Competition. There are two categories for local artists. There is one for ages 16 and under, and one for ages 17 and older. The owner, Charlie Havner, says they’ve…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. — One Bolivar native returned to teach a summer camp. Tennis Coach Lonnie Wooden returned to Bolivar to teach a tennis camp for underprivileged children. Wooden was named Head Coach of Chicago State University in 1991 and now teaches tennis at Merrillville High School in Indiana. The tennis camp is sponsored by community organization Build a Better Bolivar,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials are offering 10,000 travelers a $250 flight voucher for four airports in the state if they book certain hotel packages. The state Department of Tourist Development says the $2.5 million for the “Tennessee on Me” promotion is included in the new state budget signed by Gov. Bill Lee. The vouchers would be good for…
MILAN, Tenn. — Will the Milan Arsenal project be finished before expected? Milan Mayor B.W. Beasley has made eight trips over the last five years to Washington D.C. to meet with the Tennessee delegation regarding the Milan Arsenal property and its future. The property will be 292 acres on Highway 45 south, which will allow Milan to grow. “It’s a…
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. — Big improvements are coming to Hardeman County. After more than a decade, Hardeman County has announced county-wide improvements have led the area to be removed from the list of counties considered economically distressed. “A distressed county is a county that is below the bottom 10 percent in the nation in economics,” said Hardeman County Mayor Jimmy…
HENDERSON, Tenn. — Camp is a great way to get the kiddos outdoors, and there’s still time to register for the Mid-South Youth Camp in Henderson. The camp will be open until the end of July. Campers must be between the ages of 9 and 18-years-old. They will get to audition for talent shows, play sports and have Bible classes….
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Library is challenging children and adults to help prevent the summer slide. Everyone can participate in their Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Tails and Tales. Children can win books and either a toy or a game. Teenagers can win bundles ranging from gaming to outdoor ones. And for the adults, there are gift…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — A Dyersburg man is in custody after allegedly shooting fireworks at police officers. Dyersburg police say around 1 a.m. Monday, officers had pulled a vehicle over on Central and Peabody Street. While at the traffic stop, police say three artillery rounds-large fireworks were fired towards them, with one exploding nearly a foot from one of the officer’s…
