ACT Workshop
UT Martin will give students a chance to improve their ACT score this spring. A one day workshop will be held at the U-T Martin center in Jackson on May 20th from 8 AM until noon. The registration fee is…
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Local comic shop to celebrate 'Free Comic Book Day'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Celebrate Free Comic Book Day at a local shop. Coming up on Saturday, May 6, Comics Universe, located off the 45 Bypass here in Jackson, will take part in the giveaway. The store will open at 10…
South Side High School to host yard sale fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn.- Help out a local high school's marching band. On Saturday, May 6, the South Side High School Marching Band and Guard will host a yard sale in the school's football stadium here in Jackson. That'll run from 6:00…
TBI releases annual hate crime & violence against officers studies
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation shares the latest findings from an annual study on hate crimes in the Volunteer State. That data comes from police departments across the state, all submitted through Tennessee's Incident Based Reporting System. Overall,…
Employers to hold job fair Thursday in Selmer
McNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Several employers will hold a job fair Thursday in Selmer. Coming up Thursday, May 4, the Senior Community Service Employment Program will host a job and career fair. The fair will run from 9 a.m. to 1…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Dept. 'Vacation House Check' info
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- If you're going out of town, the Madison County Sheriff's Department will come by and check on your home. The department will periodically check on your property and also keep your contact information on file in case…
Trenton holds Annual Teapot Festival
TRENTON, Tenn. -- The 525 teapots encased at City Hall in Trenton are the inspiration for the Teapot Festival they host every year. "You think, well a teapot is a teapot, but…
Make-A-Wish volunteer training session to be held in Jackson
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is hosting a volunteer training session May 13. To find out how to take part in the event, visit their website, midsouth.wish.org.
FHU Rummage Sale is this week
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is once again holding their rummage sale this week. The sale is held twice a year at the National Guard Armory in Henderson, once in spring…
RIFA honors volunteers at yearly luncheon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Regional Inter-Faith Association hosted a special lunch Tuesday afternoon for the people who help keep the nonprofit running year-round. The Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was hosted under the pavilion at the Farmers Market in downtown Jackson. RIFA says it's a time…
Experiment of the Week: Microwavable Soap
Microwavable Soap INGREDIENTS Ivory Soap Microwave Paper Plate INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Place the bar of Ivory Soap on a paper plate. Describe and classify the soap by its observable properties. STEP…
Pet of the Week: Capone
Capone is a 4 month old pitbull mix. He gets along with everybody. His mom was at a local shelter pregnant. She gave birth to 8 puppies. He loves…
Possible bad weather impacts weekend events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The threat of inclement weather has led some organizers to change or reschedule some weekend events.
Keep Crockett Clean campaign kicks off Friday
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Friday is the official kickoff for the Keep Crockett Clean campaign. The Keep America Beautiful campaign along with Crockett County leaders invites all residents to the courthouse at…
Experiment of the Week: Egg Spinning
Egg Spinning INGREDIENTS Plastic Egg INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Place the plastic egg on its side. STEP 2: Quickly spin the egg and observe. Quickly spin the egg again, but apply different…
Pet of the Week: Presley
Pet of the week: Presley, available for adoption through Saving the animals together. She is about 2 years old and she's a pit mix. She was pregnant at the shelter in…
TBI releases annual crime report; numbers up in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Some types of crime continue to be an ongoing problem in Tennessee, and right here in the Hub City. "The world is just in a bad place…
Easter weekend brings variety of local events
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Organizers have a host of events set to take place for you to enjoy this holiday weekend. With only two days until Easter, many take the entire weekend to celebrate the holiday. Preparation for the Jacob Barker Music Festival…
TBI releases annual Crime in Tennessee report
NASHVILLE -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on Thursday released its 2016 Crime in Tennessee report. The annual study revealed a slight increase in reported instances of crime in the…
