City to host meeting on southern bypass in March
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is asking for your participation in a special project. The city and the Tennessee Department of Transportation are holding a public meeting to present…
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First Annual Black History Luncheon to be held in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- The community is being invited to the First Annual Black History Luncheon. The event will be held at the Polk-Clark Community Center in Milan on Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. You can get information on tickets…
West Tennessee Legal to host free clinic for tornado survivors
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Legal Services is hosting a pro bono clinic for tornado survivors in Weakley County. WTLS says its attorneys will be able to talk to survivors of December's tornadoes about housing, estate planning, debt collection,…
UT Martin to give potential students test flight in college life
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin is giving potential students a test flight in college life. Seniors and juniors will be able to tour the UT Martin campus, meet with staff and students, and see what college…
Milan High School to present 'Anastasia: A Journey to the Past'
MILAN, Tenn. -- Milan High School is presenting a musical this weekend. The school will present "Anastasia: A Journey to the Past" at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday in the Milan Middle School Auditorium.…
Future of Pope School project discussed at Madison Co. budget meeting
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Budget Committee met to discuss some important topics Tuesday morning, one being the Pope School project. "[Trying to determine] how much money we're actually going…
Old Country Store to offer free ice cream for limited time Tuesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A free treat is awaiting visitors of The Old Country Store for a limited time. The restaurant is unveiling a new look for their ice cream shoppe, and the community is invited to celebrate. From 3 p.m.…
Van crashes into dealership in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is looking to an Monday evening crash in downtown Jackson. A van crashed into 731 Ride LLC near Royal and South Highland Avenue. When a…
Drug Task Force makes largest meth bust in Gibson Co. history
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Drug Task Force announced they've made the largest methamphetamine bust in Gibson County history. "Madison County deputies stopped a Mercedes in the…
Union holds ribbon cutting for revamped dining hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students and staff at a local university are loving a new look. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Monday to celebrate the completion of renovations to Union University's Brewer Dining Hall. The demolition began over…
Helping Hands starts 'Same Day Denture' initiative
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local dentistry changed their policies to benefit those in need. Helping Hands implemented the Same Day Denture initiative in hopes of providing low income residents with the dentures they need sooner rather than later. Charles Harris,…
Olympic star shines light on importance of breast cancer awareness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An Olympic athlete is using their platform to save lives. April Ross, an Olympic beach volleyball star, has dedicated her platform to raising awareness for breast cancer after losing her mom to the deadly disease. "My mom…
Love Your Block to host neighborhood meet and greet
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A neighborhood meet and greet is being held in east Jackson on March 1. The event will give residents the chance to learn more about the Love Your Block initiative, and will be held at 5:30 p.m.…
I-40 traffic stops leads to arrest of Chicago woman
FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. -- A traffic stop along Interstate 40 led to the discovery of around $70,000 worth of drugs. The news release from the West Tennessee Judicial Violent Crime & Drug Task Force says 47-year-old Jamila Akita-Odebor, of Chicago,…
HCMC to host job fair on Feb. 17
PARIS, Tenn. -- The Henry County Medical Center is giving those interested in a career in health care a chance to apply and talk to staff in-person. HCMC says it will be hosting a job fair on Thursday, Feb. 14…
