Saturday Forecast for April 10th: Storms continued into the early morning but now we are just left with lingering showers through the area and breezy winds. Drier air is on the way in and a cold front will help cool us far from the 80’s of yesterday. We’ll be back to more normal weather in the afternoons and cooler at…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Great news from a local school. The University School of Jackson has appointed Cynthia Kirsch as its new Lower School Director. Kirsch says she’s thrilled to be part of the leadership team at the school and she believes every child can achieve success. Kirsch will officially join the USJ administrative staff on July 1. Categories: Local News,…
JACKSON, Tenn. — A non-profit organization celebrated Friday night while also raising money for a great cause. The Jackson Service League hosted its annual ‘Boots, Bands, and Bingo’ night. “We are playing Bingo for a good cause. We are raising money for women and children so we can give scholarships,” said Amanda Beller, Vice President of the Jackson Service League….
JACKSON, Tenn. — If you haven’t had the chance to get vaccinated, there is still time. Kroger will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic Saturday, April 10. It will be at the Kroger location on West University Parkway. You must be 18-years or older to make an appointment and receive the one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine and it’s all free of…
MEDINA, Tenn. — South Gibson’s Landon Lambert signed his official letter Friday afternoon to continue his football career at Lindsey Wilson College. Lambert put together quite the career on both sides of the ball for the Hornets, recording 1,999 all purpose yards, 99 tackles, and 6 interceptions. This past season, Lambert was an All-State selection as a defensive back, was…
JACKSON, Tenn. — Cowboy Jim’s is opening Saturday, April 10 at their South Highland location. It’s an indoor flea market offering a variety of items ranging from food, clothing, furniture and more. The flea market will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1328 South Highland Avenue in Jackson. Coordinators say they are…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. — It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, brought to you by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Jennifer Alford has only been teaching for three years. However, she has known since she was a child that it is what she wanted to do. “My sister had a learning disability when she was younger. Seeing her…
JACKSON, Tenn.– The Jackson Fire Department welcomes two new trucks to the fleet. Station 5 held the traditional “push-in” ceremony Friday morning for the new additions. Jackson Fire Chief Darryl Samuels says, usually, trucks have to be replaced between 15 and 20 years, but the previous trucks were replaced after 25 years. Chief Samuels says these new additions will help…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has released a $1.5 trillion wish list for inclusion in the federal budget. He’s asking for substantial gains for education, health care, housing and environmental protection. But Republicans are complaining that there isn’t more for the military and national defense. Friday’s request, issued by the White House Office of Management and Budget, spells out…
Services for Missionary Patricia Ophelia McNeal Pope, age 70 of Jackson, Tennessee will be held on Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 10:00 A.M., at the Faith Temple Church of God In Christ; 519 Calhoun Street in Humboldt, Tennessee. The interment will be in the Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Parkers Crossroads, Tennessee. Missionary Pope passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021….
