Court appoints Joseph C. Murphy, Jr. to US Attorney
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A court has temporarily appointed a United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee. According to a news release, Joseph C. Murphy, Jr.…
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Five high schools participate in career fair
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Students from a local county had the chance to learn about different opportunities in their community. Carroll County Vocational Technical School welcomed five high schools from the county to…
Jackson General names Antwan Robinson its Doctor of the Year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County General Hospital has announced its 2022 Doctor of the Year. The award was given to Antwan Robinson, M.D., according to a news release. The release says those who are given the award have shown…
Family dance night coming to downtown Jackson in May
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A night of family fun and dancing is coming to downtown Jackson this May. The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department is partnering with Ballet Arts of Jackson and The Ned to present "Heart of the…
Residents invited to historic walking tour of east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The history of East Jackson will be celebrated this weekend with a guided walking tour on Saturday, April 30. The historical tour and wellness walk is part of the year-long Jackson Madison County Bicentennial celebration. Organizer Michael…
Politics for the People: Interviews with Chester County Mayor Candidates
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — Continuing our political coverage, we sit down with the candidates running for Chester County Mayor. *Note: These interviews are listed in alphabetical order. Barry Hutcherson [caption id="attachment_1071195"…
2022 Madison County Mayoral Forum held
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County mayoral candidates tackled issues in the county. Both the Democratic candidate and the Republican candidates answered a list of questions in a public forum on Tuesday. Among the topics discussed were the importance of…
Library class teaches ways to make something old into something new
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library kicked off their first Upcycling Class on Tuesday, teaching people to make something old into something new. On the last Tuesday of each month you can join community members in learning to…
Community bike ride to be held to support biking
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming bike ride is being held to bring attention to the need for more biking infrastructure. The Madison County Parks Department, City of Jackson Parks Department, and the Bicentennial Committee have joined together to sponsor a…
Woman Recreates Vintage Photos Of Grandmother For Amazing Birthday Surprise
Jackson local, Lakyn was featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show this past Friday. Ever since Lakyn was little, her family always told her how much she looked like her grandmother. With her grandma's 71st birthday coming up, Lakyn decided to…
End of Tennessee early voting just days away
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- After two weeks, early voting is coming to an end in West Tennessee, and it is ending with quite the turn out. "This year the voter turnout has been quite brisk, and we've been busy everyday,…
West Tennessee woman honored for work with veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee woman is being honored for her work with veterans. According to a news release, Jackie Utley has been awarded the 2021 NSDAR Service for Veterans Outstanding DAR Volunteer Award. The news came during the…
STAR Center names Jennifer Graves as next president
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The STAR Center has named its next president. According to a news release, Jennifer Graves will assume the role of president effective June 1 of this year. The release says that Graves was the founding director of…
Books at the Barn event helps get books to kids
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local library held a special event in downtown Jackson on Tuesday. The seventh annual Books at the Barn Drive-thru Dining Event was held at the Farmers Market in Jackson to benefit the Madison County Imagination…
WRAP shares advice for survivors, supporters during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sexual assault can happen to anyone, anywhere. The month of April is dedicated to bringing awareness to sexual assault, harassment and abuse. "Supporting survivors coming forward, getting the help, reaching out for services, whether it's counseling or…
