Archives: 2021

Pet of the Week Canine: Jugs

This week’s Pet of the Week Canine from Jackson Animal Care Center is Jugs! Jugs is a male, 12-week-old Terrier Mix. He is a sweet bouncy and outgoing young man, who is set to rock and roll out of the shelter in time to be home for the Holidays. Jugs is already feeling festive and has his Santa jacket on all…

USJ fans brave the cold to support their team

JACKSON, Tenn. — It was a cold night in West Tennessee, but that isn’t stopping fired up football fans from enjoying Friday night football. Die hard fans warmed up the stands with cheers of excitement for one local high school football team. University School of Jackson faced off with Donnelson Christian Academy for the chance to go to state finals,…

Multiple mailboxes vandalized in east Madison County

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. — A series of overnight vandalisms has left one community frustrated. Some Madison County residents woke up to an unpleasant surprise when they went to check their mail on Friday. “We’ve had people at night damaging mailboxes, coming by and driving by and hitting them with some kind of probably large metal object. I would assume they…

50th USJ Holiday Mart welcomes shoppers over weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. — We’re getting closer and closer to the holiday season, and many have begun their Christmas shopping. The 50th annual University School of Jackson Holiday Mart kicked off Friday morning, and opened its doors to the public. Each year, the Holiday Mart attracts approximately 10,000 people to the Carl Perkins Civic Center to get in the holiday spirit….

Jackson Bicentennial program honors veterans

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Library held an event honoring our country’s veterans. Another Bicentennial program was held to remember the those who served. Ricky Long presented “More Than Names on a Wall.” It’s a presentation of reflections on the veterans monument in Liberty Gardens. Veteran historical material was displayed in the library display cases, such as photos, flags…