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Foundation accepting proposals for Community Impact Grants

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation is accepting proposals for its annual Community Impact Grants. The Foundation says grants will be awarded in amounts between $5,000 and $20,000. “We know these organizations are serving our community well, and…

Jackson launches contest to redesign city flag

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Attention vexillologists and those with an artistic eye, the City of Jackson is aiming to have a new flag flying high! As part of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial celebration, the City of Jackson is hosting a contest…

CASA Chefbox fundraiser to return in March

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A cooking fundraiser is making a return. According to a news release, Madison County CASA is holding CASA Chefbox on March 10. During the event you will be able to pre-purchase a box of ingredients, bring them…

JMCSS to use ESSER funds to purchase CyberSchool location

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System says it is ensuring CyberSchool students have a place to learn. The school system says it is using the ESSER 2.0 federal funds to purchase a building it had been renting from…

Parents, prospective students tour JCM, Madison Academic

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Elevated learning campuses across Jackson hosted an open house Monday evening. Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School, along with Madison Academic opened its doors for both parents and potential students to see all they have to offer.…

Governor delivers 2022 State of the State address

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee has delivered the 2022 State of the State address. The governor's address touched on education, saying in part: He also spoke on law enforcement, saying: "Law enforcement officials from across the country see Tennessee…

Students invited to submit art for Earth Day themed gallery

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Artwork made by Jackson and Madison County students is coming to Jackson City Hall. The City of Jackson and Jackson Arts Council are working together for the Mayor's Collection of Masterpieces. Their goal is to display the…

UT Martin to hosts multiple Black History Month events

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has a large set of events for this year's Black History Month. The university's news release says the 22nd annual Civil Rights Conference will feature four speakers, and will have both…

City says Sportsplex is hiring part-time positions

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Looking for a part-time job? The Sportsplex is hiring! The City of Jackson says the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex is seeking groundskeepers, concessions cooks and workers, janitors and gatekeepers. The city says most work would be on…

TCA open house held on Sunday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Parents hit the road in search of a new place their kids can call school. Trinity Christian Academy hosted their open house Sunday afternoon hoping to encourage parents…

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