7th Jacob Barker Music Fest set for October 6-7
JACKSON, Tenn. – The seventh annual Jacob Barker Music Festival is right around the corner! Ronnie Barker and his wife are volunteers for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This music festival is an…
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WestStar accepting applications for class of 2024
From the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. -- Applications are now being accepted for the University of Tennessee at Martin WestStar Leadership Program’s class of 2024. The WestStar program is the largest and oldest regional leadership program in…
First ever Robert Kirk Lee Scholarship given to Bolivar officer
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The first recipient of the Robert Kirk Lee Scholarship has been announced. According to a news release, Bolivar Police Department Officer Aaron Hasapis received the scholarship at the University of Tennessee Martin Selmer Center. The release says Hasapis…
Shooting suspect sought by McNairy County Sheriff's Office
UPDATE (9/25/23): Authorities capture McNairy County shooting suspect MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- The McNairy County Sheriff's Office is seeking help in locating a shooting suspect. The sheriff's office says the shooting occurred in the early morning hours of Wednesday,…
West Tennessee Legal Services receives grant
WASHINGTON -- West Tennessee Legal Services is getting a grant for Pro Bono services. According to the news release, WTLS has been awarded $56,717 from the Legal Services Corporation, making them one of 17 organizations to receive the grant. The release…
Multiple residents displaced following apartment fire in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after an apartment building caught fire Tuesday in Jackson. The Jackson Fire Department responded to an apartment building fire around 11:40 a.m. at the Brookfield…
2023 OktoberFest set for September 30
JACKSON, Tenn. – OktoberFest is returning, bringing back beer, brats, and football for the good of a local school. OktoberFest will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 30 at…
North Side soccer players visit elementary students
JACKSON, Tenn. – Members of the North Side High School girls soccer team held an exhibition for elementary students at Thelma Barker Elementary School on Monday. The student athletes encouraged the…
‘Remember Me’ walk set for early October
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local university is set to host a special event. The event is the 15th annual Remember Me Commemorative Walk, which is taking place on Monday, October 2. …
City of Jackson to offer new grant for improvements
JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson is launching a new grant to provide improvements around the city. The Neighborhood Improvement Project grant is being run through the Love Your Block program…
Farm Credit Mid-America Education Pavilion and Greenhouses open at Discovery Park
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- The Discovery Park of America is highlighting some exciting new additions this week. Pictured left to right: Kris Hooper, Keisha Hooper, Gaynelle Johnson and Karl Johnson of the Frank Johnson Family; Scott…
Man convicted after shooting victim 11 times, district attorney says
TRENTON, Tenn. -- A man has been convicted after shooting a victim 11 times back in 2021. According to District Attorney General Frederick Agee, 34-year-old Jarvis Emerson was convicted of attempted first-degree murder with serious bodily injury, especially aggravated burglary, employing…
Trenton City Hall evacuated, employee 'fell ill' after suspicious mail received
TRENTON, Tenn. -- An investigation is underway after a local City Hall was evacuated after receiving suspicious mail. According to a press release from the West Tennessee Drug Task Force (28th, 29th, 30th Districts), on Tuesday, Trenton Mayor Tony Burress…
Positive Living Group to host trunk-or-treat event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Positive Living Group says they will be hosting a trunk-or-treat in October. The Positive Living Group says the event will be from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on October 29 at Sacred Heart of Jesus High…
JTA to offer shuttle service during food festival
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is offering a shuttle during the Jackson International Food and Art Festival. JTA says the shuttle will leave…
