International guests arrive in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A welcome reception was held to celebrate the arrival of some very special guests to the Hub City. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger welcomed international and exchange students…
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Mayoral candidate opens new campaign headquarters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A candidate for Jackson mayor celebrated the opening of his campaign headquarters. Thursday, at the historic Pythian building in downtown Jackson, Mayoral candidate Dr. Jerry Woods opened…
Dance recital held at Carl Perkins Civic Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Mona Lisa Lanier School of Dance held a performance Thursday night. Performers ranging from three-years-old to high school students participated in the dance recital at the Carl…
Glow Out 5K to be held April 20
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Runners, it's time to light up the Hub City for a good cause! The Glow Out 5K will return this year for the first time since 2019. The Glow Out Walk and Run will take place on…
New program available for Jackson college students
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Visit Jackson, TN has launched a new program. According to a news release, Emerge has been designed for Jackson's college students, giving them the chance to create cross-campus friendships, gain experience and leadership skills, and more. Visit…
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…
Info needed following Walgreens robbery
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department needs your help. Tuesday, officers responded to a robbery at the Walgreens located on the corner of Highland and University Parkway around 9:30 p.m. A witness stated that a man entered the store…
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…
Jackson police investigate fatal weekend shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred over the weekend. According to JPD, officers were dispatched to 15 Gillman Lane around 2:41 p.m. on April 1. A news release says upon arrival, they…
