New building opens on UT Martin campus
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A new three-story building is now open at the University of Tennessee at Martin. The new Latimer-Smith Engineering and Science Building was opened as…
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Local restaurant to be nationally recognized
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- A local restaurant is to be nationally recognized. Livingston's Soda Fountain and Grille, a restaurant in Brownsville, will be featured by a national internet show titled America's Best…
New Year, New You blood drive held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services will hosted their annual New Year, New You themed blood drive at their Jackson center. The first 100 donors received a t-shirt and a coupon for…
Organizations recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Human trafficking can present itself in many forms, and each crime means one more person becomes a victim. Scarlet Rope Project and the Hope Center recognize…
Jackson's Love Your Block programs enters year two: What to expect
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is preparing for year two of Love Your Block. Love Your Block is a City of Services grant program that allows communities and their…
Health dept. encouraging cervical cancer screenings, HPV vaccine
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is joining the CDC in recognizing January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. A news release from the health department states the…
Person airlifted following crash at Old Humboldt Road, bypass
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Around 7 p.m., we received a tip of a wreck near Old Humboldt Road and Highway 45 Bypass. When our crews arrived on the scene, two wrecked vehicles could be seen, both suffering damage from the…
How balloon releases impact the environment
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Littering can look different in several ways, and can impact the environment and even the wildlife, which are crucial to our future and way of living. Balloon releases are…
JCS Theatre to perform 'The Sound Of Music'
JACKSON, Tenn. – A local school is preparing to bring the stage alive with the sound of music. Jackson Christian School's Theatre Department held dress rehearsals on Wednesday as they…
Madison County mayor discusses housing needs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Mayor AJ Massey spoke on housing needs in our area on Tuesday. The mayor spoke with us on the matter while at the Jackson Rotary Club, speaking…
County mayor speaks to Rotary Club
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local organization held a special guest on Wednesday. The Jackson Rotary Club welcomed Madison County Mayor A.J. Massey, where he spoke about future plans for…
Law enforcement looking for those willing to serve
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is looking to hire new police officers. The starting salary for someone who is not certified to be a police officer is around $44,000. If…
Crockett County student takes first place in essay contest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A Crockett County student has placed first in a statewide essay contest. The news release says that William "Liam" Douthit, from Crockett County Elementary School, placed first in the pre-K through second grade level of the 2022…
New transportation plan aims to improve travel in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A plan was released recently allowing drivers and businesses the opportunity to learn about future expansions. "The Governor has just recently announced his Tennessee Modernization Transportation Act of 2023,"…
Families receive free food in Crockett County
ALAMO, Tenn. -- The Northwest TN Economic Development Council, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, held a mobile food distribution Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 11 in Crockett County.…
