JACKSON, Tenn. -- The history of East Jackson will be celebrated this weekend with a guided walking tour on Saturday, April 30. The historical tour and wellness walk is part of the year-long Jackson Madison County Bicentennial celebration. Organizer Michael…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to remind motorists to "Click It or Ticket." Seat belt enforcement will be increased by participating agencies across the state from May 23 through…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special celebration is coming to the Spring Creek community as part of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial. Along with celebrating the 200th birthdays of Jackson and Madison County, "Heritage Days" have been planned for individual communities. The…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- First Lady Maria Lee announces the launch of the fourth annual Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge. The challenge, which runs this year from June 1 to August 1, encourages students from kindergarten through sixth grade to devote…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local 10-year-old is aiming to lift spirits and brighten the day for some children. Alyvia Rowan is a student at South Elementary School in Pinson. Along…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local historian and business leader has died at the age of 82. Harbert Alexander Sr. died Sunday, April 24. Alexander…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event celebrating Jackson's diverse arts community is returning this May. The Jackson Arts Council will present Arts Backstage at The Ned in downtown Jackson on Tuesday, May 10. The indoor/outdoor event honors local artists, including…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents are invited enjoy a free movie screening in Jackson later this month. In honor of Jazz Appreciation Month, the Jackson-Madison County Library will show Disney/Pixar's "Soul" on Friday, April 29. The screening will begin at 5:30…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 6th Annual Stomp Out Stigma 5K Run and One Mile Walk is returning to Union University's campus. Held by Union's School of Social Work, the event raises awareness of the…
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- For the first time ever, the award-winning Express Employment Clydesdales will appear at the 2022 West Tennessee Strawberry Festival in Humboldt. Named World Champions at the 2015 World Clydesdale Competition, they have participated in numerous national events…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System has released their board-approved calendar for 2022-2023. The schedule for the upcoming school year includes a couple changes from the traditional calendar. First, while students will report for the first day of…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is seeking public input on a community-focused recycling program. A survey is being conducted by the Health and Sanitation Department and is open to all residents living within city limits. Robin Chance, Recycling…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Physical and Mental Health Committee of the Jackson TN Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will host a virtual health fair on Saturday. The online event is described as a "one-stop shop for information to…
DICKSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is partnering with luxury real estate auction marketing firm J.P. King to auction the Renaissance Center in Dickson. This follows a recent announcement that the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Tuesday, Toyota announced they will be investing $383 million into their U.S. production. The investment focuses on engine and casting equipment updates, which aims to further vehicle electrification efforts.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Play Ball Jackson announces the Atlanta Braves World Champion Trophy Tour will make a stop in Jackson next month. The tour, sponsored by Truist, commemorates 151 years of Braves baseball and will be making 151 stops throughout…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Students at Freed-Hardeman University took the stage last Friday and Saturday for the 45th annual Makin' Music production. This marked Makin' Music's in-person return after going virtual in 2020 and 2021. The production showcases the talents…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students in high schools across West Tennessee are becoming registered voters thanks to a local sorority chapter. The Jackson, TN Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (JTAC) has a goal of getting 100 new voters registered.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The team stepping up to the plate at Jackson's baseball stadium is a step closer to being named. In The Big Inning, the new operators of the ballpark, have announced the five finalists from their "Name Your…
ABC's new hit show, Judge Steve Harvey, is now casting for its upcoming season. Auditions are open now for Season 2, with production scheduled to begin in mid-May. There is a $1,000 payout to litigants for their appearance on the…
PARIS, Tenn. -- Fans will have the chance to meet Cody Nance at a special event in Paris this weekend. A meet and greet will be held for Nance at Trolingers BBQ on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Carl Perkins Civic Center will serve as a severe weather shelter on Wednesday afternoon. The City of Jackson is opening the center to residents seeking shelter amid a…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is warning residents to be wary of scams ahead of the tax filing deadline on April 18. The IRS and law enforcement officials estimate that thousands of taxpayers lose…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Town of Alamo will be holding their semi-annual junk pick-up on Monday, April 25. Residents can place their unwanted items along the street curb for crews to remove at no additional fee. No tires, garbage, paint,…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Applications have opened for mini-grants and small home repairs through the City of Jackson's Love Your Block program. Last year, Jackson was selected by Cities of Service as one of eight U.S. cities to receive the Love…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A free event coming to Jackson next month could help save lives. In honor of May being National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the Kirkland Cancer Center will offer free melanoma screenings on May 2. West Tennessee Healthcare…
MIDDLETON, Tenn. -- On Friday, April 8, The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture celebrated the donors, community partners and University leaders who are making a new project possible. The only UT Extension 4-H center in West Tennessee is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System's Social and Behavioral Services Department stepped up to help local students affected by the severe weather on March 30. Also known as Family…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announces The WIC Center has reopened for in-person services. According to a news release, WIC services have been available only by phone since March 2020 following the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, officials…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger will join the Jackson Area Ministerial Association to host the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. The event will take…
ALAMO, Tenn. -- Local authorities continue their search for a missing boy. 15-year-old Brendon Puckett has been missing from Alamo, Tennessee since March 13, 2022. The Alamo Police Department issued a social media post on April 8, 2022 asking the…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With record breaking price appreciation experienced over the past year, the housing market continues to be highly competitive. Nick Bailey, President and CEO of RE/MAX, says the City of Jackson alone has seen a 26% increase in…
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A mock crash was held Thursday at South Gibson County High School. The scene served as a reminder of the consequences of drunk driving, and aims to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The U.S. Department of Justice announces a Texas man who attempted to distribute illegal drugs in West Tennessee has been sentenced to over 22 years in prison. According to a news release, 35-year-old William Hill, Jr., of…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms an officer-involved shooting in Madison County. Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, deputies with the Madison County Sheriff's Office attempted to make…
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is seeking the identity of two theft suspects. According to the department, one male and one female attempted to steal over $400 worth of merchandise from what appears to be the local…
SELMER, Tenn. -- The Selmer Police Department is responding to a shared concern from several residents. According to a Facebook post by the department, they have received numerous calls recently regarding "large quantities of smoke" in the area. Selmer police…
The first installment of our newest web series takes a look at some of the best on-the-go food you can find in the area. MeMe's Kitchen is normally located at 317 North Royal Street in downtown Jackson. Owner Tameka…
MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan No-Till Field Day is returning in-person this summer. Beginning in 1981, the event promotes no-till farming to areas prone to erosion and soil loss. Farmers and producers gather at the event to learn about the…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- 26-year-old Cordarion Thompson has been sentenced to nine years in prison for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. According to information presented in court, members of the U.S. Marshals executed an arrest warrant for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Arts Council announces applications for Arts Build Communities (ABC) grants are open now. The ABC grant program provides "support for arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Architecture is the theme this month for Jackson-Madison County's Bicentennial celebration, bringing a special offer at one popular tourist attraction. Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store will host a Historic Structures Tour every Saturday in April. The tours…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Congressman Mark Green, representing Tennessee's 7th District, joined other U.S. lawmakers on a bipartisan congressional delegation to eastern Europe last week amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The group visited…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has confirmed the identity of a body found on Saturday. The Medical Examiner's Office in Nashville identified the body as 53-year-old Goldie Ross-Donnell. Ross-Donnell was reported missing in the Jackson area on February…
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A McKenzie man has been arrested after being suspected of striking a neighbor's home with gunfire. Around 6:10 p.m. on March 24, 2022, the McKenzie Police Department executed a…
UPDATE (3/29/2022): The Milan Police Department confirms Day has been found safe. EARLIER STORY: MILAN, Tenn. -- The Milan Police Department is searching for a missing teen. 16-year-old Jonathan "Connor" Day is approximately 5'10" and 178 pounds, with black hair…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- An early-morning wreck halted traffic on Interstate 40 for hours on Thursday. A semi-truck travelling westbound struck a barrier and caught fire near Exit 87. According to Tennessee Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred around 4:13 a.m.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bicentennial event for all ages is coming to downtown Jackson on April 2. The event is called "Where It All Began - A Look Back at the Early…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities responded to a fire at a local manufacturing plant on Monday evening. The Jackson Fire Department was dispatched to Conagra Brands on Pinnacle Drive around 9:02 p.m. on March 21. A total of ten units responded…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A network of devices is being installed across Tennessee to help keep waterways clean. The Tennessee Department of Transportation has partnered with Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful and others to deploy a network of Seabin devices.…
