JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local library held a special event in downtown Jackson on Tuesday. The seventh annual Books at the Barn Drive-thru Dining Event was held at the Farmers Market in Jackson to benefit the Madison County Imagination…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sexual assault can happen to anyone, anywhere. The month of April is dedicated to bringing awareness to sexual assault, harassment and abuse. "Supporting survivors coming forward, getting the help, reaching out for services, whether it's counseling or…
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…
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Continuing our political coverage, we sit down with the candidates running for Henderson County Mayor. *Note: These interviews are listed in alphabetical order. Eddie Bray The Henderson County…
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- Decatur County held a commission meeting Monday. Among the topics on the agenda was the discussion of adding a new fire truck for Decatur County Fire Department. Also, Decatur County Mayor Mike Creasy said the commission…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Get ready to hit the links and take a swing to help out a good cause. The Jim Jackson Golf Classic has returned for its 18th year. The annual golf tournament benefits Youth Town of Tennessee, a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college welcomed a new addition. The University of Memphis Lambuth hosted a panel to welcome the new president of the University of Memphis, Dr. Bill Hardgrave. He…
Here is a brief summary of some of the bills and issues addressed in Nashville on Monday: In the House Floor Session HB2633 to allow a teacher to use pronouns not used by the student: amended and passed by a…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library will be closed for a few days at the start of May. The library says it will be closed from May 2 to May 4. The library is switching its checkout system, and…
BELLS, Tenn. -- A local company has set out to make the world a better place through the power of recycling. Recycle Aerosol, a small family-owned company in Bells partnered with Ball Corporation to…
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…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is almost here! According to a news release, during the October 2021 Take Back Day, the Tennesseans were able to dispose of 17,000 pounds of medications at 112 sites…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- In January, Dot Transportation Inc. debuted a new program for those who want to become a certified semi-truck driver. "We started a CDL class the first of the year for folks…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- 47 state title holders, 32 teens, and 43 princesses are en route to Jackson for Miss Volunteer America, the Hub City's first national scholarship pageant competition. "I've been planning with so…
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…
PARIS, Tenn. -- It’s that time of the year again: the City of Paris is kicking off the World’s Biggest Fish Fry the last week of April. [caption id="attachment_1069588" align="aligncenter"…
MAURY CITY, Tenn. -- Residents of West Tennessee gather to celebrate the founding of a beloved church. Members of the Community Church of God in Christ celebrated their 112th church anniversary…
NORTHEAST MADISON, CO., Tenn.--Local communities are bringing back old memories. "So much of our county was made up in rural areas, they had community schools, community churches and people lived here…
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Hub City was filled with baseball this weekend. The T-Mobile Mid-South SlamFest tournament took place at the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex. About 30 teams from…
DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- A poetry open mic session was held in Downtown Jackson Saturday afternoon. James Cherry, president of the Griot Collective of Tennessee says poetry is a vital…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Saturday evening vendors gathered in Downtown Jackson to sell a multitude of items ranging from handmade dolls to homemade barbecue. Jaquisha Buddie, Founder of the Jackson Entrepreneurs Group…
JACKSON, Tenn. --While some recycled for Earth Day, others helped Mother Nature in a different way. Green Interchange, a non profit, set a goal this year to plant more than eight…
JACKSON, Tenn. --Local residents are getting colorful for a cause. The annual 5K Splash and Dash is back in the Hub City. Runners and walkers of all ages were…
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Hub City is looking to help the environment in different ways. "The City of Jackson this year has really surrounded itself with recycling and sustainability and so we…
This week’s Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Dodger! Dodger is a good boy looking for his happily furever after. Dodger came to Hero West after being left at a shelter. Despite his tough start, he…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Music lovers from all over the U.S. gathered in Jackson to make dreams come true. Leaders with the Jacob Barker Music Festival gathered in downtown Jackson to…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of Jackson gathered to celebrate the young women of the Hub City. Nu Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority held the 70th Annual Miss Debutante Scholarship Cotillion on Friday. The night was held to…
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local university held their annual benefit dinner to sponsor school athletics. Tennessee Women's Basketball Coach and former Lady Vol Kellie Harper headlined Freed-Hardeman University's Sports Advisory Council Benefit Dinner. The annual event raises funds for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can help stop out stigma and complete a 5K all at once. Union University is hosting its sixth annual Stomp Out Stigma 5K and One Mile Walk on April 30, according to a news release. The…
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn visited Bolivar Central High to see their innovative Tennessee high schools in action. In May 2021, 21 school districts across the state were…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson and Madison County are preparing for their year-long celebration to come to an end this summer. "It's been a full year from August to August, celebrating the history of Jackson,…
It's time to recognize this week's Educator of the Week, presented by the Tennessee Education Lottery. Avrie Scott is a second grade teacher at South Elementary School and says becoming a teacher has been a lifelong goal of her's. "I…
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- One community college received a donation for its students. The Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities made a visit to the Dyersburg State Community College's main campus to present a check for the Tennessee Believes Grant.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Parks and Rec Department is breaking the stigma one group at a time. Members of the community gathered at Northside Lions Club for a conversation on breaking the stigma.…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Early voting for the primaries is underway. The polls for early voting will be open until next Thursday, April 28. Chairman Larry Lowrance with the Madison County Republican Party says there has been confusion on who can…
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…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- If you are looking for a warm, fuzzy and a little wild, The Ned is putting on the Lion King Jr. Performances will be this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 p.m. in downtown Jackson. The…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Earth Tour made its way to the Hub City. The Citizens Climate Lobby kicked off their tour through Tennessee this week in honor of Earth Day. The non-profit talked about climate change solutions that…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are some changes parents and students need to be aware of heading into the next school year. The Jackson-Madison County School System has pushed the return date for teachers up a week. For students, it is…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Eleven ordinary people doing extraordinary things in their community were recognized in an awards ceremony sponsored by Leaders Credit Union and WBBJ-TV. "The Jefferson Awards is an opportunity for…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Country Store is hosting the inaugural Casey Jones Village Festival! The festival is coming to the city on July 9, and will have food, music, activities, local artists, arts and more! Music includes faith-based artist…
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities confirmed a wreck off of Exit 68 in Madison County left one person dead. Authorities say the wreck occurred Sunday, April 10 at 7:30 a.m., and there…
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson held their monthly Budget Committee meeting on Thursday at City Hall. Although there weren't many items on the list, there was much to discuss. "In the past…
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…
