Touch-a-Truck Career Day held near downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was Touch-a-Truck Career Day in the Hub City. The annual event was held at the Jackson Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to noon. Children, and those young at heart,…
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Tips for taking care of your air conditioning
JACKSON, Tenn. -- What happens when your air conditioning or power goes out in the middle of this heat? Nick Hayes, with Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, says they have been busy…
TVA asks for reduction in energy use
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking for a reduction in energy use once again. The request is to all electric customers. Find more local news here.
Prayer box placed in HCMC chapel
PARIS, Tenn. -- An idea born in the spring has been brought to life. A prayer box has been bought for the chapel, allowing people to share concerns and request with the Henry County Medical Center Chaplain Craig Peevyhouse.…
Movies in the Park: Free screenings coming to Liberty Garden
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A series of free movie screenings is coming to one local park in Jackson. The City of Jackson's Recreation and Parks Department is hosting Movies in the Park at Liberty Garden. The screenings will be held outdoors…
Celebration held for Flag Day in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Three cheers for the red, white and blue! The City of Jackson, Keep Jackson, TN Beautiful, American Legion #12 and more came together at Liberty Gardens to…
Residents talk neighborhood concerns with city officials
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson residents gathered at the Jackson-Madison County Branch of the NAACP to discuss community issues, concerns and questions about their community. City Councilman Johnny Dodd, Mayor…
RIFA shows thanks to volunteers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- For the past year, the Regional Inter-Faith Association has welcomed volunteers to help carry out their mission across Jackson. On Tuesday, they took a moment to say thank you. "This…
Special meeting called in Jackson to look at 2023 budget
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local city leaders discussed and approved the first half of the 2023 Fiscal Year budget. The Jackson City Council met for a special called meeting to review and…
STAR Center holds opening for new art room
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit is launching its new program. The STAR Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Ria's Heart on Tuesday. It's a vision brought to life by Madison…
6 local nonprofits receive grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A non-profit has awarded six organizations with impact grants. The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation began awarding Community Impact Grants in 2016, awarding over $205,000 since inception. Organizations being awarded…
28th Hot Rod Tour revs through West Tennessee
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The world's largest traveling car show zoomed into West Tennessee. The 28th Hot Rod Tour made its way from Memphis into Henderson County on Tuesday. On day two of the…
TBI: Gibson County man arrested for murder of girlfriend in Dyer
DYER, Tenn. -- 24-year-old Jamocus Jackson has been arrested for the murder of his girlfriend following an investigation into a suspicious death in Dyer, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.…
Heat wave continues affecting West Tennessee, posing risks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Extreme heat is back in West Tennessee, and there are many important heat safety tips to keep you safe. Mallory Cooke with the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department explains small children…
Juneteenth 2022
Juneteenth, short for June Nineteenth, marks the day back in 1865, when enslaved African Americans were freed, ending slavery. Because of this, it's is also referred to as Jubilee Day, Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, and Black Independence Day. And what…
