Local university kicks off homecoming week with color run
MARTIN, Tenn.-- A local university paints the streets with all of the colors of the rainbow. To kickoff homecoming week at the University of Tennessee at Martin, the university put on…
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Tournament brings teams from across the U.S. to the Hub city
JACKSON, Tenn. --Baseball teams from five different states came together to play ball. The West Tennessee Sportsplex held a baseball tournament this weekend. Seventy teams from five different states were in attendance.…
BBQ, mild, or spicy a local festival offers it all
JACKSON, Tenn. - First it was the barbecue festival and now... Hot wings. One local group hosts their first ever Hot Wing Festival. The Jackson Entrepreneur Group is back with another…
Shiloh event to commemorate 160th battle anniversary
CORINTH, Miss. – A national park will honor the anniversary of a major battle. According to Shiloh National Military Park, the first weekend in October is the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Corinth. In commemoration of the anniversary, the…
World famous musician honored by community concert
JACKSON, Tenn.-- A world-renowned musician was celebrated in Jackson this weekend. Friday morning, Gil Scott-Heron was celebrated with a mural reveal and then with a special concert event on Saturday evening…
Jacksonians enjoy a symphony under the stars
JACKSON, Tenn.--One orchestra gives a classical twist on some well known hits. An annual event comes to one local church's lawn. The Starlight Symphony is an annual favorite in Jackson, with music…
JMC Library hosts 4th annual Book Fest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local library hosts annual author event. The Jackson-Madison County Library held their 4th annual Book Fest event today. This year's event was a huge success with around 100 people in attendance. The event welcomed 26 authors…
Union kicks off its bicentennial with special brunch
JACKSON, Tenn. --Local college hosts President's Brunch. Union University is having events all day today, starting with the university's President's Brunch. The event took place at the G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel and…
A West TN town celebrates Fall with festival fun
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. --A West Tennessee town host its Fall Festival. The City of Humboldt celebrated their 13th annual Downtown Fall Festival today. This fun-filled festival had plenty of games for the children, food vendors, merchandise for sale, crafts booths,…
Adoption event finds homes for local dogs in need
JACKSON, Tenn. --Homes for Dogs Project comes to Jackson. An event took place today in Jackson, where you could give a dog a loving home by adopting them. The event…
Annual RIFA event happens next week
JACKSON, Tenn. –RIFA is gearing up for its annual contest event. RIFA has recently announced that the 17th annual “Canstruction” event will be held this year at 6pm on Thursday, September 29, at Carl Perkins Civic Center. The event features…
44th Annual Chester County BBQ returns to Henderson
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One county welcomes an annual festival back to town. The 44th Annual Chester County BBQ Festival returns with plenty of vendors taking the streets. But what everyone was there for was, of course: the barbecue. Attendees could…
Union University brings Bicentennial celebration to Carl Perkins Civic Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university is celebrating 200 years of education, faith, and excellence. To continue the year-long celebration, current students and alumni from Union University gathered at the Carl Perkins Civic Center to reflect on the university's history.…
Mural honoring musician Gil Scott-Heron unveiled in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson community honors a world-renowned musician. A new mural was revealed in downtown Jackson in honor of Gil Scott-Heron on Friday morning. Prior to becoming a musician,…
Suicide prevention volunteers present 'Signs of Hope' to Jackson travelers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee organization spreads awareness of suicide prevention by holding signs at busy intersections in Jackson. The month of September is dedicated to suicide awareness. The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) hosted its annual volunteer-driven campaign…
