Madison County

First Friday Forum looks at Jackson-Madison County sports

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This month's First Friday Forum honored the past, present, and future of Jackson-Madison county athletics. Dan Morris and David Thomas, both board members of the Jackson-Madison County Sports Hall of Fame, were speakers of the event.…

Local group looks to honor women in the military

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is looking to honor women who served. The Daughters of the American Revolution are honoring local women veterans on June 12 at 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6496 on Airways…

New pediatric unit opened in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and West Tennessee Healthcare marked the opening of a new pediatric unit at Jackson- Madison County General Hospital. Community members, staff and families celebrated the center's opening with a ribbon cutting on…

Two groups deliver free donuts across Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A donut chain and a local organization partnered to deliver the sweet breakfast favorite. In honor of National Donut Day, Dunkin Donuts donated over 70 dozen donuts for the Salvation Army to distribute throughout Tennessee. Lt.…

1972 time capsule unfortunately filled with water

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 1972 time capsule was dug up on Wednesday, but it has had a rough time. Getting the time capsule, which was buried on Oct. 13 of 1972 in what is now Muse Park, turned out to…

Community wishes luck to local Olympian

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Proud supporters of Meghan Roeder wished her good luck before she heads off to Orlando, Florida. Roeder leaves Saturday to compete in the 2022 Special Olympics…

Pets Rock Fest coming to Jackson Fairgrounds on June 18

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Animal Care Center is hosting the 2022 Pets Rock Fest this month. The event will take place on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jackson Fairgrounds. "We are delighted to…

Salvation Army holds camp orientation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One non-profit has big goals this summer. The Salvation Army held their camp orientation Thursday night. Parents and kids came out to ask questions and learn more about camp. The Salvation Army has a goal of sending…