Labor Day motorists aim for safe travels amid pandemic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gasing up cars and hitting the road for holiday travel can keep many families on the go, with some traveling as long as 10 hours, hoping to spend time with family…
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Old Country Store installs 'Little Free Library'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Country Store revealed their Little Free Library Monday in dedication of late Old Country Store CEO Clark Shaw. "Today we're having a dedication for the Little Free Library here…
Spirit Halloween returns with new Jackson location
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Spirit Halloween is now open in the Hub City to prepare you for all your needs this upcoming Spooky Season. This year, the pop-up store has moved to a new location at 175 Stonebrook Place. Customers can…
Residents enjoy last day of local cultural festival
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 31st Annual African Street Festival ended its last day, giving residents the chance to buy last minute items from vendors, plus enjoy food with plenty of music. For the…
Shiloh Nat. Military Park closes out summer with a bang
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park closes out the summer with a bang. In commemoration of Labor Day weekend, the Shiloh National Military Park held its last cannon firing demonstration of the summer.…
Shiloh Nat. Military Park to honor fallen with American flags
SHILOH, Tenn. --- Flags to be placed at the park in honor of 9/11. According to a news release from Shiloh National Military Park, the public is invited to be a part of the flag placing ceremony in honor of…
Residents enjoy annual cultural festival in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. --- A local festival is kicking off for Labor Day weekend. The 31st Annual African Street Festival is giving plenty of people the opportunity to explore a variety of items, food,…
Balloon release held in memory of loved ones
MILAN, Tenn. --- A balloon release and candlelight vigil was held in memory of lost loved ones. "She's very outspoken, very good spirited, always in a good mood, and just very comforting about…
Farmers' Market vendors reflect on the season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West TN Farmers' Market vendors reflect on the season and what's next. As summer comes to an end and temperatures decrease many Farmers' Market vendors may see a decrease in sales.…
9/11 Memorial Ride planned for military and first responders
LEXINGTON, TENN. --- Lexington non-profit to honor military and first responders. The American Legion Riders Post 77 will host an appreciation ride for the Military and First Responders on Saturday, September 11. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with…
31st annual African Street Fest begins in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A festival looking to bring people back to their roots is here after a year of absence. "We call it a party with a purpose," said Wendy Trice Martin, President of the Society for African-American Cultural…
Annual Soybean Festival returns Sept. 4
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The largest festival in northwest Tennessee is back. Sept. 4 through Sept. 11 marks the 28th year of the annual Soybean Festival. After being cancelled last year,…
School renames library in honor of teacher, librarian
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local middle school is dedicating its media library to a former teacher and librarian. Jackson Careers and Technology Middle School dedicated its library to Felicia Farr Fuller,…
As college enrollment drops nationwide, Freed-Hardeman sees increase
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- With the COVID-19 pandemic, college enrollment has decreased nationwide. But for Freed-Hardeman University, that's not the case. In fact, the university saw a 6% increase in student enrollment…
Union's Alumnus of the Year to join national group of nurse leaders
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson native Carla D. Sanderson, PhD, RN, was recently named the 2021 Union University Alumnus of the Year. Now, she's receiving one of the highest honors in nursing. She has been selected to join the 2021 Class…
