2023 Heroes Luncheon held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Heroes received special recognition on Wednesday. The American Red Cross hosted their 2023 Heroes Luncheon at the Carl Grant Event Center on the campus of Union University. This…
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Vintage Makers Music, Arts Festival to be held this weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A music and arts festival is making its way into the Hub City. The inaugural Vintage Makers Music and Arts Festival, a free, two-day event celebrating art, music,…
Senators discuss Kids Online Safety Act
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two senators came together for the safety of children. U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn were joined by young people, parents of children who died or were…
Local NAACP president stresses importance of voting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization held a news conference to stress the importance of voting. The Jackson-Madison County NAACP Branch is continuing to stress to registered voters of Jackson that voting…
‘Voice of the Titans’ visits Jackson club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization hosted a luncheon with a special guest. "The Voice of the Titans," Mike Keith has been with the Tennessee Titans for quite some time. According…
2023 Mayor’s Civic Pride Nominations open to public
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nominations for the 2023 Mayor's Civic Pride Awards are now open to the public. The annual Mayor's Civic Pride Awards are meant to recognize those who take "exceptional care in…
Military symposium begins at Discovery Park
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- Discovery Park of America is hosting its annual Military History and Armed Forces Symposium. The event kicked off Friday, featuring a variety of programs and interactive activities…
70th fish fry continues with parade
PARIS, Tenn. -- The 70th annual World's Biggest Fish Fry continued with a parade on Friday. Organizations across West Tennessee came together to walk in the parade in Paris, including several…
‘Heart of the Hub City’ dance night coming in May
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Break out the dancing shoes! The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department is partnering with Ballet Arts Jackson and The Ned to bring a night of…
60% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, expert explains
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Practice makes perfect, even with financials. April 24 through April 28 is Financial Practice Week. It's focused on perfecting our spending and saving habits and reducing our debt. Overall…
United Way releases new ALICE data
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of Tennessee released a groundbreaking study that reveals the size and scope of financial hardship across the state. UWTN has partnered with "United for ALICE," which developed…
Local farmer speaks to Rotary Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Downtown Rotary Club invited a local farmer as their guest for this week's meeting. Patterson Freeman became the manager of McWherter Farms in 2013, and he…
8th Annual Books at the Barn held downtown
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event took place in the Hub City Tuesday. The Madison County Imagination Library hosted the 8th Annual Books at the Barn in downtown Jackson.…
Jackson City Hall to host Children’s Day event Friday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The city is getting ready to celebrate children! Jackson City Hall will host a Children's Day Event. Artwork and live performances from children across our city will…
Jackson-Madison Co. Library celebrates National Library Week
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Celebrate National Library Week! This year's theme is "There's More to the Story." Libraries are full of stories in a variety of formats, from picture books to large print, audiobooks…
National Vaccination Day set for Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Stay Well Community Health initiative is making a stop in Jackson. Nationwide Vaccination Day is Saturday, April 22. The Stay Well Community Health Initiative is designed to…
Naming ceremony held at local community college
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A local community college hosted a naming ceremony. Friday, Dyersburg State Community College held a building naming ceremony for their Activities Building, now named the Dr. Carl Christian…
Dr. Sean Evans speaks to Downtown Rotary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Downtown Rotary welcomed Dr. Sean Evans as this week's special guest. Evans is professor of political science and chair of the department of political science. Originally from…
Ground broke on new men’s homeless shelter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A groundbreaking ceremony was held on a new project. According to the City of Jackson, construction will begin in the spring on the new men's homeless shelter.…
Annual RIFA event shows appreciation to volunteers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA shows appreciation for their volunteers. RIFA hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation event on Tuesday, sponsored by Cadence Bank, at Baker Brothers BBQ downtown Jackson. Mayor Scott Conger addressed…
Annual conference inspires greatness among African American leaders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- African American leaders gather for an annual conference. The University of Tennessee at Martin's WestStar Leadership Program hosted the 24th Annual African American Leadership Conference on Tuesday at the…
TN River Rendezvous to give insight to the past
SALTILLO, Tenn. -- The third annual Tennessee River Rendezvous is being held on Saturday. An opening ceremony honoring local World War II veterans with plaque presentation and a vintage WWII-era plane…
National Donate Life Month marked in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There's a month-long event being held to encourage organ donor registration, and you can celebrate! National Donate Life Month was established by Donate Life America and it's partnering…
Criminal Justice Forum raises awareness at Jackson State
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A criminal justice forum returns to a local community college. The Jackson State Community College Criminal Justice Program hosted a public forum with presentations on drug reversal training,…
Local mayors bring awareness to sexual assault with proclamation
BENTON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Local mayors proclaim April 2023 as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month." Camden Mayor Roger Pafford and Benton County Mayor Mark Ward have announced that the month of April…
Mock crash shows Gibson Co. students dangers of drunk driving
DYER, Tenn. -- One local school district is making their students aware of drunk driving. The Gibson County Special School District Office of Coordinated School Health and community partners hosted an educational…
Lovett’s Western Auto celebrates former owner Georgia Drumwright
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local store hosts a celebration for its former owner. The new owners of Western Auto held a celebration in honor of former owner Georgia Drumwright. Drumwright took…
Relay for Life to bring community together to fight cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the world's largest peer-to-peer fundraising event is set to take place right here in the Hub City. For over 36 years, communities across the world…
Second Chance event held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One company celebrated Second Chance Month with giving people a chance at a new career. April is National Second Chance Month. To celebrate, the American Job Center hosted a Second Chance Resource and Hiring Event Thursday…
Gibson County church provides meal to those helping others
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A Gibson County church provided a meal to those who help others. Antioch Baptist Church in Humboldt provided the noon meal for the Helping Hands of Humboldt. The volunteers and workers usually cook for those in…
Union University president speaks to local club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Downtown Rotary Club met for another luncheon. Wednesday, the club's guest was Union University's President Dub Oliver. Under his leadership, Union began and completed construction of The Logos, a new 54,000-square-foot library that opened in November…
Madison County budget committee members meet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local county budget members met on Wednesday. The committee allocated grant money they received for different departments. Next week, the committee will start their budget hearings for all the departments in the county. The committee is also…
Bus drivers discussed by school leaders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- School leaders met to discuss the increases in the transportation team's driver fleet and driver retention. Increasing the transportation team's driver fleet has been a significant goal for the Jackson-Madison County School System. The two-fold mission of…
FBI visits West Tennessee campus to host academy
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college invited special guest to their campus. On Tuesday, the FBI held its second collegiate academy in the state of Tennessee at Lane College. The day started at 8:30 a.m. with arrival and student…
Andrew Jackson Marathon to be held Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's a race to make a difference in a child's life. Starting back in 1972, the Andrew Jackson Marathon is the oldest marathon in Tennessee. Once a stand-alone race, it became a project of the Jackson Exchange…
Semi-annual Steals & Deals sale to return
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A semi-annual event is returning to the Hub City, and is expecting thousands of shoppers. West Tennessee locals, and even residents past the state's borders, are preparing for the doors of the Deals and Steals Sales…
Choir Day held in Jackson-Madison County Schools
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System held a Choir Day. Middle and high school choirs performed concert music for each other to celebrate "Music in Our Schools" month and…
Local tech earns high honor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local technician received a very high honor. ReNew Biomedical technician Josh Weatherford is the first technician in the world to complete the Association for the Advancement…
Fundraiser to be held Saturday for veteran
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local man is receiving a celebration for his service. A community-wide fundraiser and celebration is being held Saturday in Gibson County to honor Air Force Veteran and…
Veterans receive a ‘welcome home’ long after war’s end
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Veterans of the Vietnam War received the welcome home they deserve on Wednesday. The Jackson-Madison Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored the service, sacrifice, and…
First responders compete in ‘Guns vs. Hoses’ blood drive
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- First responders go head-to-head for a great cause. The Lexington Police Department, Henderson County Fire, and Henderson County Sheriff's Department "battled it out" in the Guns vs. Hoses…
US Marshal speaks at local club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The downtown Rotary Club invited a special guest to one of their club meeting on Wednesday. Tyreece Miller was sworn in as the United States Marshal for the…
All-breed dog show begins Thursday in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson, Tennessee Dog Fanciers Association and the Tupelo Kennel Club have joined forces for an all-breed dog show. Hundreds of dogs and their owners will get…
Bomb unit crafts beeping eggs for inclusive Easter egg hunt
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement is hosting an event for those with disabilities. The Jackson Police Department Bomb Unit is hosting an "Easter Eggs-plosion'' event on Saturday, April 1. It will…
Local school receives Lighthouse designation
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local school celebrated a big accomplishment on Tuesday. Haywood Elementary School received word right before their spring break that they, after many years of improvements and…
Annual St. Patrick’s Day meal hosted by Catholic church
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The saying is when in Ireland, you eat as Ireland. Friday, St. Andrews Catholic Church in Lexington hosted their annual St. Patrick's Day meal. This has been…
‘Fierce Femmes’ panel held at local college
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In honor of Women's History Month, a local college is hosting two events. Jackson State Community College will host two public events during its 13th annual Women's History…
LIFELINE hosting ‘Luck of the Irish’ blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Celebrate St. Patty's Day by saving a life! LIFELINE Blood Services is hosting their "Luck of the Irish" themed blood drive this week. The blood drive is taking…
Future baseball players treated to shopping spree
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The weather is warming up, so it's time for some baseball! And a local store made sure the players have the gear they need. Academy Sports and Outdoors…
Hospital-within-a-hospital to open in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A specialty hospital is making its way to the Hub City. Select Specialty Hospital West Tennessee, a new 50-bed critical illness recovery hospital, is officially opening its doors…
