Flower shop switches location in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local flower shop has a new home. Anointed Flowers and Gifts is a faith-based gift shop in north Jackson. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at 10 a.m. to…
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RIFA says teams can now apply for 2022 Canstruction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The time to pick your teams is here for this year's Canstruction! RIFA announced on Thursday that it is taking applications for teams for its next Canstruction event, which is set to be held in September. The…
COVID-19 vaccine to be available to kids 6-months and up
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Starting Friday, children aged six months to four can receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says the age group will get three doses, with three to eight weeks between the first and…
Milan man found guilty of killing mother in 2018
MILAN, Tenn. -- A Milan man was found guilty of killing his mother following a near three day jury trial. Benjamin Bradford was found guilty in the 2018 death of his mother, Gwendolyn Hall, according to District Attorney General Frederick…
Four locals talk about CDC mask recommendation
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Centers for Disease Control has placed Madison County on a high COVID-19 community level. And with that, they gave a recommendation to wear a mask in a public, indoor…
$50,000 winning Powerball ticket sold in Hardin County
COUNCE, Tenn. -- On Wednesday, one lucky resident in Hardin County won $50,000 in the Tennessee Lottery's Powerball drawing. The winning ticket was purchased at Sportsman's One Stop in Counce, located at 12935 Highway 57. According to the Tennessee Lottery,…
Jackson State among TN colleges getting grants for education programs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The board that oversees Tennessee's community colleges and technology colleges says seven schools are getting a total of more than $5.7 million for career and technical education programs. In a news release this week, the Tennessee…
Jackson musician to hold album release party Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local artist is preparing to press "play" on his debut album. Hunter Cross, musician and owner of Third Eye Curiosities, is releasing his first full album titled "Existential Origami" on Saturday, June 25. That evening, a…
Pride Month display sparks controversy at Jackson-Madison library
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At the Jackson-Madison County Library, a display is commonly used during observations like Black History Month or Presidents Day to present relevant books for the public to…
Salvation Army hands out food to Jackson residents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army is continuing to help the Jackson community. The organization held a mobile food distribution Wednesday at noon. Lt. Mark Cancia, with the Salvation Army,…
Report shows COVID-19 cases rising in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has placed Madison County under a new recommendation. With several months of low COVID-19 numbers, a new report from the CDC…
Trenton police: Former teacher charged with 6 counts of statutory rape
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A former teacher at a school in Trenton has been charged with six counts of statutory rape by an authority figure. The Trenton Police Department confirms 25-year-old Brandon Doyle, who taught chemistry and physics at Peabody High…
Local church hosting Hope and a Haircut in July
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee church is helping people get free haircuts. On July 30, Archer’s Chapel is hosting Hope and a Haircut in the city of Alamo. The event will bring local stylists, food and more outside…
Discussions continue over Memphis Regional Megasite impact
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders across West Tennessee met to discuss the potential economic and cultural impact of the Memphis Regional Megasite. Establishing the Blue Oval project won't happen over night. Officials…
Residents asked to reduce energy use, raise thermostats if possible
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We could be seeing triple digit temperatures this week, and the Jackson Energy Authority has a few tips to keep your power running strong. The Tennessee Valley Authority…
