Big Burger fires up the grill in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new burger joint makes its way into the Hub City. Big Burger got its start as a ghost kitchen inside the Nineteen B restaurant that was located in…
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Savannah resident among winners in statewide photo contest
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A West Tennessean is among the winners of a statewide contest! According to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, after a record number of entries into the 2023 Tennessee Wildlife magazine photo contest, their staff narrowed it down…
Locally-made wrapping paper to help local center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two groups have made it to where gifts can be wrapped in a good cause. According to a news release, Tennessee Industrial Printing and Adelsberger Marking have designed and made holiday wrapping paper. They say the design…
Poll of the Day: Jackson Plaza plans
The City of Jackson recently announced their planned purchase of Jackson Plaza, a nearly 21 acre lot off of Old Hickory Boulevard that houses a mostly-abandoned strip mall and the former Service Merchandise location. City officials say they plan to…
Angel Tree tags still available at south Jackson Walmart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Christmas season is a time of giving, and one nonprofit is helping those in the community to participate in a special way. The Salvation Army has been…
$1.8 million being put towards improving Tennesseans' health
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Over $1 million in grants are going towards projects regarding Tennesseans' health. According to the news release, the Tennessee Department of Health will be putting a total of $1.8 million into projects that help improve physical health,…
List of Christmas events to begin in Lexington
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A range of Christmas events is beginning Thursday night in Lexington. Thursday at 5 p.m., there will be a Lighting of the Tree at the Henderson County Courthouse! Then on Monday, December 12, there will…
Paris man gets 25-year sentence for producing child pornography
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Paris, Tennessee man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography while being a registered sex offender. According to U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz, 56-year-old Charles Anthony Anderson was sentenced by…
Milan felon sentenced to 7+ years in prison for illegal firearm possession
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A convicted felon will spend more time behind bars after being caught with a firearm. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 29-year-old Lavokeous Ivory has been sentenced to seven years…
JMCSS rolls out bonuses for support staff
WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School system is rolling out its winter bonuses for support staff this upcoming week. In September, Superintendent Dr. Marlon King announced a 6.2 million…
Local family receives a Christmas shopping spree
JACKSON, Tenn. -- On Thursday evening, one family got the opportunity to spend more than $200 on anything they wanted at a local Walmart. “We are partnering together to…
Jackson State selected to test run new initiative
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is receiving help from the state to better prepare its students. Jackson State Community College submitted a proposal to the Tennessee Board of Regents, Reimagining…
'Choice Lanes' could come to Tennessee in new proposal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced a new proposal. Gov. Bill Lee, in conjunction with TDOT, has announced their new proposal "Build with Us." This proposal…
Library holding contest to help 'disguise' gingerbread men
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee library is holding a contest that may save gingerbread lives! The Humboldt Public Library is hosting a Gingerbread Kid decorating contest for all ages, challenging everyone to help a foam cookie get disguised ahead…
JPD seizes over 30 pounds of marijuana
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department shared via Facebook their seizure of marijuana. The department says that investigators with the Metro Narcotics unit seized over 30 pounds of marijuana from a local shipping company. The department says if…
