A new candidate in the running for Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Tenn--Educator Dr. Jerry Woods made it very clear how he expects to win the people of Jackson over, as well as his vision for the Hub City. "By convincing them…
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Local College holds film screening commemorating Suicide Prevention Month
JACKSON, Tenn.--Suicide is the third leading cause of death among African Americans, ages 10-24 in west Tennessee. According to the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network and in commemoration of Suicide Prevention Month--a local college is aiming for change. Tuesday, from 4:30…
New partnership agreement reached between JSCC and UTM
JACKSON, Tenn.--Two local colleges announce a new partnership to benefit students.. Monday, Jackson State Community College and the University of Tennessee at Martin signed a partnership agreement, which will allow students to…
Local sheriff says old patrol cars may put deputies at risk
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. — A local sheriff is asking for more money in the budget for new patrol cars after he says there are concerns the old ones are putting deputies…
Organizers gear up for West Tennessee State Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This is the 163rd year for the West Tennessee State Fair. "We have got beauty pageants for West Tennessee's Fairest of the Fair, we've got livestock shows,"…
Spirit Halloween open for holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A cool and gloomy start to the week gave us an early taste of fall. Although Halloween is still more than a month away, stores like Spirit Halloween have…
TEMA trains first responders for hazardous material incidents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- First responders began their two-week training Monday on how to handle hazardous material incidents. "As everyone knows, we have so many hazardous materials running up and down the interstates and…
Local universities compete in first ever Madison Co. Battle of the Colleges Blood Drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local colleges and universities compete to see who can help save the most lives. The first ever Madison County Battle of the Colleges Blood Drive kicked off Monday. The…
Dr. Jerry Woods announces run for Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Another mayoral candidate is looking for your vote. Dr. Jerry Woods has announced he is running for mayor of Jackson. Woods made the announcement Monday at the Carl Perkins…
Hardeman Co. fugitive captured in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Hardeman County man has been captured after being added Friday to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's Top 10 Most Wanted. Johnathon Shaquille Genes, 24, was taken into custody Sunday without incident at a residence in…
Antique shop starts up brunch service
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local antique store begins a Sunday brunch cafe. Carriage House Antique Market and Cafe has been open for 15 years. The antique shop previously offered a lunch…
Local church celebrates 130th anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn -- Lester's Chapel United Methodist Church has been active for over 10 decades. This weekend the congregation celebrated that milestone. "130 years of faithful service to God, to man,…
Toys for Tots Trot 5k raises money for underprivileged children
JACKSON, Tenn. — The community came out to run and walk with marines for the 3rd annual Toys for Tots Trot. The 5k is hosted by Captain Jack Holland of the…
Firefighters climb steps to remember the lives lost on 9/11
Union City, Tenn. -- Step, after step, after step. Over 300 hundred firemen climbed flights of stairs in the twin towers. Putting their lives at risk for others. Doing what many…
Jackson Symphony fills auditorium with music for new season
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson symphony opened its 58th season tonight with it's concert based on the folktale Arabian nights. Organizers say the concert recounted classic stories through music filled with romance…
