Local NAACP chapter hosts mayor, City Council candidate forums
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For the first time in over a decade, a new mayor will soon be elected for the city of Jackson as well as new City Council members. The local…
Author: Stephanie Fernandez
Families gather for a Cinderella Tea Party
JACKSON, Tenn. - Young girls in the Hub City had a chance to dress up as princesses for a day. Sunday the Ballet Arts celebrated the Cinderella ballet with a tea party. Families gathered and got to meet special characters…
A West Tennessee church honors local athletes
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. - It was a day of fun for families coming together at the Family Life Fellowship Church. Everyone dressed up in purple to show their support Haywood County schools. Sunday was Tomcat Nation Day and the church is recognizing…
Annual teen summit makes return to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. - An annual summit encouraging teenagers made a return to Jackson. The teen summit is sponsored by the Jackson Tennessee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the Theta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.…
Runners hit the road for fifth annual Cowboy Canter Run
JACKSON, Tenn. - People in Jackson are coming together for a 5k run, and it's all for a good cause. Racers laced up their running shoes for the fifth annual Cowboy Canter…
Local museum celebrates birthday of historic Jackson figure
JACKSON, Tenn. - The Casey Jones Railroad and Museum held a special celebration on Saturday. They are celebrating the birth and life of one of America's most famous train engineers, Casey Jones. They celebrated with a birthday cake and a…
Dyer Co. citizens makes donations to help retired officer
DYERSBURG, Tenn. - A retired local law enforcement officer is getting some help from friends, family and co-workers. A fundraiser was held Friday for retired deputy Heath Walker who suffers from cardiovascular disease. Walker is…
Local businesses awarded at Jackson Chamber's Annual Celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local businesses were recognized and honored Thursday at the Jackson Chamber's annual awards ceremony. West Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center won the award for Nonprofit of the Year. "We are…
Tornado destroys several homes in Tishomingo County, MS
TISHOMINGO COUNTY, Miss. -- Weekend storms raked across parts of northeast Mississippi as one tornado destroyed dozens of homes. "I was pretty scared at the moment. I was praying to God…
Members of a local church gather for Forgiveness Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. - Today was forgiveness Sunday at a local church. The St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian church on Old Humboldt Road held a service in which they practiced the act of forgiveness within…
