City of Jackson discusses zoning of 'Tall Oaks Freeman'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- There was a special meeting by the Jackson City Council on Monday. There was only one item on the agenda, and that was the consideration to adopt the plan of service…
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UT Martin views Civil Rights Movement through photography
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local college is exploring the Civil Rights Movement through photography. The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting a museum exhibit that explores voters registration through photos taken in…
Bethel students head to Super Bowl LVI to volunteer
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- Bethel University students are on their way to the next Super Bowl. Students with Bethel University Sports Management will be serving as volunteers during celebratory events before and after Super Bowl LVI, according to a news release.…
TGI Fridays to offer free appetizers to delivery workers Thursday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- TGI Fridays has a special offer for delivery workers. The restaurant is dedicating Thursday, February 10th as a day of "app"reciation for those in the delivery business. According to a…
National Heart Health Month aims to raise heart disease awareness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- February is National Heart Health Month, a time for everyone to focus on their cardiovascular health. According to the American Heart Association, disorders of the heart and blood vessels accounted…
2 songwriters head to semi-finals in Tennessee Songwriters Week
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Twenty local songwriters gave their best for a chance The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. On Saturday, songwriters gathered at the Delta Heritage Center. Among those who performed, two emerged to head into the semi-finals in Memphis:…
New LOOP program connects local students to healthcare field
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The pathway to employment in healthcare is expanding for local students through a new Local Options and Opportunities Program (LOOP). The Jackson-Madison County School System and West Tennessee…
West Tennessee residents deal with the aftermath of recent ice storm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We spoke to local residents in the City of Dyersburg to see how they were coping with the leftover damage from the inclement weather. Many of them say things are…
School Closings for Monday, Feb. 7
The following schools will be closed on Monday, February 7, 2022. Obion County schools will be closed due to ice remaining on back roads within the county. Union City schools will be starting one hour later than usual at 9…
COVID survivor beats the odds, shares his journey
LEXINGTON, Tenn. ---What if you were told that your chance of living was slim to none, or that you'd never be able to walk again? Those are a few things that were told to…
Health officials say omicron cases peaking, stay cautious
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health officials with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have an update on the recent COVID-19 variants. As the omicron variant continues to spread rapidly, health officials said there is…
It's National Frozen Yogurt Day! Go celebrate!
If you needed an excuse for a sweet treat today, then wait no more, it's National Frozen Yogurt Day! According to nationaldaycalender.com, frozen yogurt has been around since 1970, with H.P Hood being the first to discover the sweet treat.…
Two local schools come together for special fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Residents of Jackson gathered to help raise funds for schools in need. St. Mary's & Sacred Heart hosted a Casino Gala in attempts to raise money for their schools. Joann Wormer, principal of St.Mary's says the more people…
Musicians compete in first round of Tennessee Songwriters Week
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. — The Delta Heritage Center hosted one of three rounds for the annual Tennessee Songwriters Week. “We are in qualifying rounds right now. We are one of six locations in West Tennessee doing…
Fall in love with a book and bingo
JACKSON, Tenn. ---Fill your hearts with love and literature. The Jackson Madison County Library is hosting Library Lover's Bingo. For the entire month of February you can participate in a month long game of bingo. All you have to do…
