Archives: 2021

Meghan and Harry welcome second child, Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) — The second baby for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex is officially here: Meghan gave birth to a healthy girl on Friday. A spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan said the couple welcomed their child Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor. Their daughter weighed in at 7 lbs, 11 oz. The baby is the eighth in line…

Local horse rescue hosts open house

JACKSON, Tenn. — Redemption Road Rescue in Jackson hosted an open house Saturday June 5. Many people were able to get out and learn what goes on at the rescue. Those who attended were able to meet the new baby horses and the rescues they have nurtured back to health. There were also tours available from the volunteers at the…

Kids enjoy fishing with area law enforcement

HENDERSON CO., Tenn. — Kids were able to get out and enjoy the weather with deputies Saturday morning. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office hosted Cops and Bobbers, a children’s fishing rodeo. Courtesy of Henderson Co. Sheriff’s Office FB page Kids 15-years-old and younger were able to fish with the deputies at the pond located at the sheriffs office. The rodeo…

Classmates reunite at annual reunion

JACKSON, Tenn.– A blast from the past. Classmates reunite at their annual reunion. Madison Academy Magnet High formerly known as Jackson High School hosted their annual class reunion. The reunion is held every year and today marks the 10th year of the reunion. Classes ranging from the 1940’s to the 70’s were all in attendance. Students got the opportunity to…

More information on The Society for African-American Cultural Awareness

The Society for African-American Cultural Awareness held its first Juneteenth Pageant in Jackson on June 5. SACA President, Wendy Trise-Martin says they are always looking for sponsors for their program. If you want to learn more about the organization, call (731) 267-3212 or visit their Facebook page at The Society for African-American Cultural Awareness. Categories: Seen On 7

Sporting event turns deadly at Jackson park

JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Police Department responded to a shooting in Muse Park Friday night. What started Friday evening as a kickball event for the community turned tragic with gunshots. People were playing kickball at a local community event in Muse Park, when attendees say they heard gunshots and started running to their cars. A witness at the kickball event,…

The Society for African-American Cultural Awareness puts on the first Jackson Juneteenth Pageant

JACKSON, Tenn.– The Society for African-American Cultural Awareness held a pageant in Jackson. The organization hosted the first Jackson Juneteenth Pageant Saturday evening. The pageant showcased six young ladies in the community. The contestants performed a talent and modeled evening gowns. SACA President, Wendy Trise-Martin, said this show is more than just a pageant. “It’s an empowerment really. An empowerment…

Residents walk to fight Alzheimer’s

LEXINGTON, Tenn. — A ribbon cutting was held today at Beech Lake to fight Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association held “The Longest Day” to spread awareness about Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Volunteers and members of the community gathered to walk against the disease and donate to the cause. Many healthcare vendors were out today to show their support to those who…

Wet and Stormy Conditions Lasting Most of the Week

Weather Update – 4:30 p.m. – Saturday, June 5 TODAY: Dry and warm conditions were seen across the region this afternoon. Overcast skies fended off some sunshine. However, that didn’t stop us from reaching into the 80’s for high temperatures today. Southerly winds were the main player in the warmer day today. Over the evening, we could see rain returning….