Author: Ryan Hodges

Oman renovations, more discussed in February meeting

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System had their February board meeting on Thursday. A few things were approved, including the construction contract for renovations on the Oman Arena, which will be known as the Hub City Central Complex. It…

Jackson, TN Pride says application for scholarship open

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local group raised money for a scholarship. Jackson, Tennessee Pride has been raising money to be able to give back to the community. One of the ways they want to give back is by starting a…

Stay cautious as ice melts

JACKSON, Tenn. -- What are some of the dangers as the icy weather melts away? Even though the ice is melting on the roads and on bridges, there are still some dangers that can come from this weather. We asked people…

Crews prep for second round of winter weather

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local officials talked about preparation be done to prepare the area for a second day of winter weather. "Right now we are pre-salting. The moisture on the street is just right to kind of a…

Jackson college students awarded scholarships

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nine students from Jackson State Community College were awarded the Workforce Readiness Scholarship from Leaders Education Foundation. The scholarship will help these students as they continue their education. Jackson…

TDOT preps roads for potential winter storm

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Winter weather is coming soon. How does the state prepare to keep the roads safe? "We are just preparing our trucks. We're loading any kind of brine…

Blue Oval City job fair comes to Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college provided information about thousands of new jobs. Jackson State Community College hosted Walbridge Construction, as they brought the Blue Oval City Job Fair…

Love Your Block gets new member

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local program got a new member as they expand their work. The Love Your Block program selected the City of Jackson to receive their grant back…

New nonprofit launches in West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new nonprofit organization launched in Jackson. Jackson Community Garden held its first meeting at the West Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center on Friday. The nonprofit plans to…

Blue Oval community holds first meeting of 2023

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Blue Oval community held their first meeting of the year. Blue Oval community held its first meeting on Wednesday, where they planned out opportunities for the coming months.…