Union students give back for Community Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University students stepped outside to help their community on Tuesday. "Today is Campus and Community Day, which is an annual event that Union does in gratitude to the…
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Operation Gratitude to raise donations for active military, veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- During the month of November, the Jackson-Madison County Library is asking for donations for a program called Operation Gratitude. It's a nonprofit that collects donations and sends them to active duty military, wounded military, and veterans. The…
Local shelter tells the importance of keeping pets indoors during winter
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Every year around the globe, an animal dies after being left outdoors in cold weather, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. As the cooler temperatures approach,…
Health department to offer free flu vaccine Nov. 9
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is helping in the fight against the flu. The department says it will be offering free flu vaccines on Tuesday, Nov. 9, which will be a part of a Fight Flu…
Jackson police investigating south Jackson homicide
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place Tuesday morning. According to a JPD news release, its officers responded to Holly Street in south Jackson around 9 a.m. in response to a report of…
City approves police dept. raises, considers new recycling position
JACKSON, Tenn. -- At Tuesday's city council meeting, over $1 million was passed in a budget amendment for Jackson Police Department raises. "We've been in discussions about moving on into a comprehensive PayScale study…
Free breast cancer screenings offered in Jackson on November 13
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Kirkland Cancer Center will host a breast cancer screening event on Saturday, November 13. The screenings will be free of charge to uninsured women. Those interested must register in advance by calling (731) 541-5087. The event…
32 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another 32 cases of COVID-19 in Madison County. The additional cases bring the total number of confirmed positive cases in Madison County to 18,326. The health department also released…
Teams prepare for upcoming Middle School All-Star game
CORRECTION (11/2/21): Kick off will be this Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at Trinity Christian Academy. JACKSON, Tenn. -- Middle school football players from 24 different schools across West Tennessee are preparing to…
Company shares update on JCM, Madison Academic construction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School leaders met for their work session meeting Monday evening. Several topics were discussed including a review of the internal school audit and an update on Jackson Central-Merry and Madison Academic progress. Hal Crocker with…
Kirkin' of the Tartans returns to celebrate all things Scottish
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, a local church is bringing back one of its biggest celebrations. First Presbyterian Church in Jackson is gearing up for its annual Kirkin' of the Tartans…
Weakley County Schools stresses need for nurses
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Weakley County Schools is in dire need of school nurses. Supervisor Beth Kempton says it's a problem that has been getting worse over the last few months. "I usually…
Shiloh National Military Park to host free bus tours for veterans
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park is providing veterans with a gift for Veteran's Day. The park says it will be providing two free guided bus tours to veterans and their spouses on Thursday, Nov. 11. Those tours will…
Wheelchair swing installed at North Park in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local park now has a new addition. On Monday, the City of Jackson added its first wheelchair swing in North Park for those with disabilities. "Today we're doing our…
Aaron Fitzgerald named October's Hub City Hero
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has announced Aaron Fitzgerald as October's Hub City Hero. The city says Fitzgerald, who is from California, is the owner of Christian Brothers…
