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Carl Perkins Center celebrates 40 year anniversary

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Carl Perkins Center and to celebrate, what better way to celebrate any event, than with music. The celebration featured a show from the WannaBeatles. This group of men recreate…

The New Hub Club receives special donation

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College is celebrating their homecoming and the game is a homecoming staple. During half time a local organization received a special surprise.  “Today we received a check from Academy Sports, a $2,000 donation for youth at…

Walk for Life fundraiser held to help local women

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One organization is helping women navigate unexpected pregnancies. Birth Choice hosted a Walk for Life fundraiser at West Jackson Baptist Church Saturday. The organization gives women with unexpected pregnancies options of care including ultrasounds and check-ups.…

West High School Class of 69' recognizes their teachers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One class is celebrating 52 years of memories by honoring special guests. The last class to graduate from West High School walked the halls once again. And this time, they brought along the people that taught them…

Lane College holds Greek Mixer for homecoming

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is celebrating their homecoming. Lane College had their Greek Mixer, with seven Greek fraternities and sororities coming together to celebrate. This is the first time they all met, and they say they are excited…

Funeral held for Hardin County Sheriff's deputy Matthew Locke

HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- A father, son, brother, and deputy was laid to rest Friday. Loved ones gathered to remember the life of Hardin County Sheriff's deputy Matthew Locke. The Hardin County deputy made the ultimate sacrifice to protect his…

Jackson Central-Merry, TCAT debut new addition

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school got a makeover. Tennessee College of Applied Technology held a ribbon cutting at Jackson Central-Merry Early College High to debut the school's Workforce Development Center. "This was funded by a grant from Governor Lee's…

Learning fire safety with the Jackson Fire Department

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Fire Department wants you to "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety." A news release says the department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association for the annual Fire Prevention Week. This year's focus…

JMCSS receives five new vehicles for LOOP

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Five new vehicles are helping Jackson-Madison County students with their education and future employment. The five Toyota Sienna minivans will be used for the Learning Options and Opportunities Program, according to a news release from JMCSS.…

Freed-Hardeman to welcome students, alumni for 2021 homecoming

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University is welcoming both current students and alumni for its homecoming weekend. FHU's homecoming weekend will be Nov. 5 to Nov. 7, with student activities beginning even earlier on Oct. 31. FHU says this year's theme…

Haunted attractions in West Tennessee for 2021

Spooky season is upon us, and haunted attractions around West Tennessee are opening their doors to guests ready for a fright. House of Horror (Bells, TN) 769 Highway 88 East, Bells Click here for dates/times The 13th Realm (Atwood, TN)…

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