Author: Ryan Hodges

TDOT official talks about Thanksgiving travel

JACKSON, Tenn. – Thanksgiving is just around the corner and many people will be traveling for their celebrations.  Nichole Lawrence, the Community Relations Officer for the Tennessee Department of Transportation, says they…

New mural shows local man’s roots to Louisiana

HENDERSON, Tenn. – A local artist is continuing to do work around the area for local businesses. Loralea Landrum is back in Henderson putting her artistic abilities to work for another…

DECA competition sees over 500 gather at university

JACKSON, Tenn. – Major DECA competition with more than 500 students held at Union University. Over 500 students from over 20 high schools in West Tennessee gathered at Union University for a…

Flag raising ceremony held for Veteran’s Day

JACKSON, Tenn. – A Veteran's Day program was held at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Friday morning. The morning started with the colors raised outside of the patient discharge at the…

FHU alumni visit campus to speak with students

HENDERSON, Tenn. – Freed-Hardeman University invited alumni back to campus during homecoming to speak to current students. Professors in the various departments asked some of their former students to come back to…

Celebration held in Gibson County for veterans

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. – A Gibson County city celebrated those who make America the home of the brave. The City of Humboldt hosted their annual Veteran's Day Celebration Thursday morning. The event started…

Open house held for new outpatient clinic in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Clinic and Baptist Memorial Health Care have partnered together to create a new outpatient clinic in Jackson. With construction starting back in February of 2022, the…

Toyota Tennessee celebrates 20 years in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local manufacturing plant is celebrating 20 years in the Hub City. Toyota Tennessee broke ground in Jackson in 2003. Since then, they have had a hand in every single Toyota…

What to take away from Fraud Awareness Month

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With November starting, it is officially Fraud Awareness Month. Fraud can come in many different ways as technology advances. Shea Brown, the Director of Community Impact at Leaders Credit…

National Pill Take Back Day to be held October 28

JACKSON, Tenn. – National Pill Take Back Day is coming up and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation held a press conference regarding its importance. Drug abuse continues to be one of…

Meeting on new safety complex held Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders gathered to discuss the need for a new safety complex. The City of Jackson's Budget Committee, along with Mayor Scott Conger, met to discuss a needs assessment…

Open house held for JSCC Criminal Justice Department

JACKSON, Tenn. – A local college showcased one of their programs to high school students. Jackson State Community College kicked off their first open house for the Criminal Justice Department.…

Nonprofit works to honor grave of every fallen veteran

JACKSON, Tenn. – A nonprofit organization is asking for help in honoring America’s fallen veterans.  Wreaths Across America would like to challenge individuals or their business to help reach their goal…

Jackson church to host trunk-or-treat event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is inviting the community to a fun event. Aldersgate Methodist is inviting you to join them this Saturday, October 28 to their trunk-or-treat event.…

Pet of the Week: Tilley

This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Tilley! This sweet girl has been through a tough time, but is regaining trust, recovering well and finding her smile…

Ghost tour to take place October 27 in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. – A family-friendly journey through the shadows of Jackson's past is coming. The Jackson Area Business and Professional Women announced the return of their annual Ghost Walking Tour and…

2nd Military Ball to be held November 2 

JACKSON, Tenn. – A local organization is hosting their second annual event. The West Tennessee Veterans Coalition is hosting their Military Ball for the second year in a row. The event…

Pet of the Week: Happy

This week's Pet of the Week is Happy! Happy is a 50 pound, 1.5-year-old Cur Mix breed dog. He is available for adoption at Tipton County Animal Shelter. Happy is dog…

JCM holds 2023 homecoming parade

JACKSON, Tenn. – It is an exciting week for Jackson Central-Merry as their homecoming is in full swing. JCM is back with their homecoming parade and it is bigger and better…

Officials Work to Bring Awareness of ADHD

JACKSON, Tenn. – ADHD has been associated with challenges and misconceptions, but what is not explored enough is the untapped potential and creativity that those with ADHD have. Over 23 million adults…

Leaders, students come together for poverty simulation

JACKSON, Tenn. – Leadership Jackson's Class of 2023, local educators with the West Teach program, and student leaders from Freed-Hardeman University gathered together to participate in a poverty simulation. The…

Educator of the Week: Ashley Fletcher

It’s time to recognize this week’s Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Ashley Fletcher is a 1st grade teacher at East Chester Elementary School in Chester County. She…

7th Jacob Barker Music Fest set for October 6-7

JACKSON, Tenn. – The seventh annual Jacob Barker Music Festival is right around the corner! Ronnie Barker and his wife are volunteers for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This music festival is an…

City of Jackson to offer new grant for improvements

JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson is launching a new grant to provide improvements around the city. The Neighborhood Improvement Project grant is being run through the Love Your Block program…

Pet of the Week: Charlee

This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Charlee! Meet Charlee! She is a smaller lady (weighing just under 30 lbs.) but she has the biggest goofiest personality.…

Ground broke on new recovery center

LEXINGTON, Tenn. – Ground has been broken for a recovery house in Lexington. Aspell Recovery and the Henderson County Foundation broke ground on College Drive in Lexington for a new residential dorm for men suffering from addiction. Richard Barber,…

Pet of the Week: Cash

This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Cash! Meet Cash! (AKA Bat-dog) Cash loves to snuggle on the couch for a long hard day of napping, but…

September marks National Preparedness Month

JACKSON, Tenn. – September is National Preparedness Month. National disasters are becoming more and more frequent these days, so taking some time to prepare for these situations is a very important thing.…

Pet of Week: Angel

This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Angel! Looking for a piece of heaven on earth? Angel is as heavenly as her name, and available for adoption…