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Local Salvation Army heads to Kentucky as flood waters recede

HAZARD, Ky. -- The Salvation Army's mobile kitchen from Jackson has gone to assist with Kentucky flooding. The unit from Jackson, along with a unit from Louisville, Kentucky, arrived on Monday to assist those that have already been on…

Teacher of the Year down to 9 finalists in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nine finalists have been chosen for Tennessee's Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023. The news release from the Tennessee Department of Education says the finalists represent each of the eight Center of Regional Excellence areas in the…

Teachers receive a warm welcome, orientation in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Classes for Jackson-Madison County schools don't officially get underway until next week, but teachers and staff are already preparing. As part of this week's teacher in-service activities,…

Town hall held to focus on economic development

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A state leader is making stops across Tennessee to hear from local leaders on the topic of economic development. Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner…

Job fair held by Goodwill in south Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Job seekers were able to find new careers on Tuesday. The Goodwill Career Solutions Center in south Jackson held a job fair and community resource event from…

Church to host 'Back to School' giveaway Saturday in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students will have the opportunity to receive free items to help start off their school year. Empowerment Church is hosting a "Back to School" giveaway on Saturday, August 6. Beginning at noon, backpacks and school supplies…

First Amendment Festival to be held in West Tennessee

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A nonprofit is hosting a First Amendment Festival at Discovery Park of America. The festival is being hosted by The Freedom Forum at the park on Sept. 24. A news release from the park says there…

Stanton mayor speaks to Old Hickory Rotary Club

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Hickory Rotary Club held their weekly meeting on Monday. The meeting included a lunch, along with guest speaker, Stanton Mayor, Dr. Allan Sterbinsky. He…

United Way celebrating 80 years with Unitas

JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee hosting Unitas in celebration of its 80th anniversary. The event will take place on Aug. 18 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. This…

Monte Cooper named as new Chief Operating Officer for JEA

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Energy Authority has a named a new Chief Operating Officer.   JEA announced on Monday that Monte Cooper has been appointed to the position following an open application process and several weeks of interviews with…

Health department hosting back-to-school vaccine clinic

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is helping everyone get back to school healthily. The department says it is hosting a back-to-school vaccine clinic on Saturday, Aug. 6 by appointment only. “This is a great opportunity for…

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