Madison County

M. D. Anderson Planetarium July of 2022 schedule

UPDATE: JACKSON, Tenn. -- All shows are cancelled indefinitely due to no air conditioning in the building. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking to learn more about our universe right here in Jackson? The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D.…

U of M Lambuth plans August 'Movies on the Lawn'

JACKSON, Tenn. --The University of Memphis-Lambuth has outdoor movie nights planned. In August the university will show two films on the lawn. The first film is considered a throw back from 1995, "Jumanji' and will be shown on Thursday, August…

'Pets Rock' makes first debut at Jackson Fairgrounds

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Animal Care Center hosted its first 'Pets Rock' at the Jackson Fairgrounds Saturday. Residents, pet owners, and their dogs joined the fun of competing in a dock dogs competition.…

Residents celebrate at Jackson Juneteenth event

JACKSON, Tenn. --Ahead of the Juneteenth holiday, many events were held today all throughout West Tennessee to celebrate. The 33rd annual Jackson Juneteenth Freedom Day was held in the Hub city Saturday. It's put…

'Learn to Fish' day at Muse Park

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Kids can learn how to reel in a big one at new event. According to information from the Jackson Recreation and Parks Department, and in partnership with Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency a community 'Learn to Fish' day…

'Love Your Block' seeking volunteers

JACKSON, Tenn.-- Volunteers are still needed for Love Your Block. According to the City of Jackson Facebook page, the Love Your Block program will begin the first home repair projects to help the community next week on Thursday and Friday,…

The Foundation Awards $55,000 in Community Impact Grants

MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. --According to a news release, on June 14, 2022, The Foundation awarded a total of $55,000 for their annual Community Impact Grants to six organizations during a celebration at The CO. The organizations awarded are as follows:…

Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant: Night 3

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Contestants hit the stage for the final night of the preliminary portion of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Scholarship Pageant on Friday. Executive Director Jeni Beth Vincent says it's…