Animal Care Center seeing increase in pet surrenders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is seeing an increase in owners surrendering their pets. "We do see a slight uptick in animals surrendered around the holidays," said Whitney Owen, Director…
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USPS offering free at-home COVID-19 tests
The United States Postal Services is offering a new way to receive a COVID-19 test. The postal service is now giving everyone a way to order at-home COVID-19 tests on its website. USPS says that each household will be limited…
Round of Tennessee Songwriters Week to be held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A round of the Tennessee Songwriters Week is being held in Jackson. A news release from Visit Jackson, TN says a qualifying round will be held at the Tennessee Legends of Music Museum at the Carnegie on…
Sign encourages water safety in honor of Tyler Spann
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Spann family wants to help save as many lives as possible with the help of a special monument honoring their son, Tyler Spann. "This is just a way to honor him and remember him. He…
27 dogs rescued from home in McKenzie
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The Animal Rescue Corps was able to rescue several dogs living in poor conditions. The organization rescued 27 dogs at a property in McKenzie after EMS and law enforcement were in the property last week. When…
Finish the FAFSA Week promotes steps to higher education
UPDATE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Promise FAFSA deadline was extended to March 1. EARLIER STORY: JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ahead of the Feb. 1 deadline to qualify for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship, the state is promoting Finish the FAFSA Week.…
Pet of the Week: Chloe
This week's Pet of the Week from Hero West Rescue is Chloe! Chloe is a spunky 5-year-old, who is 13 lbs, half saber tooth, half Pomeranian, and ALL LOVE! She loves…
Businesses work to keep positions filled as omicron plagues workforce
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "Now Hiring" signs are popping up at several businesses in the Hub City, and with the recent surge of the omicron variant, that may not change anytime soon.…
Union to host Faith in the Marketplace Feb. 3
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University is hosting a special guest in February. The university says its McAfee School of Business will be hosting Frank Harrison for its annual Faith in the Marketplace…
Human Trafficking Awareness Day brings issues to light
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Human trafficking is the second largest criminal industry in the world, and could be taking place right under your nose. The month of January is recognized as Human Trafficking…
