JMCSS Education Vision Committee meets
JACKSON, Tenn. – Local school leaders met to discuss some important issues related to the school district. The Education Vision Committee with the Jackson-Madison County School District met Tuesday…
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Celebrity Golf tournament held in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. – A former NFL player visited the Hub City to raise funds for a great cause. The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce held their 12th annual Celebrity Golf…
Gentiva Hospice relocates in Jackson, director explains their services
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Conversations around hospice care have opened for many Americans after former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice earlier this year. Now, Gentiva Hospice in Jackson is aiming to educate the…
Popular vendor returns to West Tennessee State Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee State Fair has officially begun and one vendor has been present for quite a few decades. The smell of chicken was taking over the…
Students get a look into an interactive adventure semi
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Army AS4, an interactive adventure semi, is giving students at area high schools an experience September 12-14 and 19th. The Army AS10, the eSports gaming experience, will…
Illinois fugitive located in West Tennessee
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. – An Illinois fugitive has been captured in West Tennessee. According to the US Marshals Service, Eric Hardy, 32, of Decatur, IL, was found on Wynn Street in Tiptonville. The news release says that Hardy was wanted for…
FAME holds inaugural convening of Technical Advisory Council
From Jackson State Community College: JACKSON, TENN. – Jackson State Community College’s (JSCC) completion coordinator for the Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) Co-op, Catherine Roberts, was recently inducted into the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Technical Advisory Council. The FAME…
Grand opening set for 2 new businesses moving into theLOCAL
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City will soon welcome new businesses to its center for micro-retail. On Saturday, September 30, a grand opening will be held at theLOCAL for new tenants: Burn Your Truth and Grinning Soul Crochet. Described as…
Hub City schools do their part for 2023 Hunger Action Month
JACKSON, Tenn. – September is "Hunger Action Month" and students in the Hub City have decided to do their part to help. This is 12th year of this tradition that…
First responders come together with ‘Sea of Lights’
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. – First responders in a local county came together to commemorate those who gave their all to save others. The Crockett County Chamber held a "Sea…
AACC Celebrity Golf match to be held September 12
JACKSON, Tenn. – A former NFL player visited the Hub City to fundraise for a good cause. The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce is having its 12th annual…
‘Battle of the Badges’ held Monday at civic center
JACKSON, Tenn. – First responders competed with each other during the 10th Battle of the Badges on Monday. The battle at the Carl Perkins Civic Center saw seven different emergency…
9/11 memorial event held in Bolivar
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Bolivar Fire Department hosted a 9/11 breakfast, memorial processional, and program Monday morning. First responders, local law enforcement, firefighters, military, and EMS personnel were all invited. A…
Annual Tina Turner Heritage Days set for later this month
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The annual Tina Turner Heritage Days celebration is taking place from September 22 to September 24. It's the 11th year of this free event which boasts three days…
'Your Vote Matters': Leaders gather to encourage voter registration in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- September is a month that encourages voters and potential voters to get out and get informed. Tennessee's Secretary of State, Tre Hargett, visited with many leaders in the…
