JMCSS leaders talk Jackson Central-Merry updates
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson-Madison County School leaders met Monday evening for a work session. The school system is waiting on bleachers for Jackson Central-Merry, and they…
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Surgeons face difficulties amid blood donation shortage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Surgeons are having a difficult time performing surgeries due to the lack of an important resource that you can help provide. Due to the pandemic, natural disasters, and…
Law firm helps disaster victims with important documents
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local law firm says they can give you the help you need. West Tennessee Legal Services is reaching out to disaster victims who may have lost important documents. Officials at the firm say the first step…
Kenton police: Man allegedly consumed mushrooms prior to Friday shooting
KENTON, Tenn. -- A shooting took place in a town that authorities say is normally a stranger to crime. Friday, Jan. 7 at 10:48 p.m., the Kenton Police Department received a call…
QSI to hold job fair on Wednesday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A business is seeking to fill its ranks with new members. QSI says it is hosting a job fair on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to find new recruits for its sanitation team. QSI says…
Spotting the signs of human trafficking
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- January is National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and there are some things you can learn to help save a life. “Human trafficking continues to affect every corner of our state,” said Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Dr.…
Hike to retrace Union counterattack during Battle of Shiloh
SHILOH, Tenn. -- A ranger-led hike is retracing the steps of Union Generals William T. Sherman and John A. McClernand. The hike, called "The Counter-Attack from Jones Field," will take…
Jackson eyes city-wide upgrades with American Rescue Plan funding
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson City Council is still finalizing where the money from the American Rescue Plan will go. While there are a few items that still need to be…
Mail forwarding program prevents abusers from locating victims
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Victims of human trafficking, domestic abuse, stalking and other sexual offenses can now protect their addresses from public record. Secretary of State Tre Hargett is reminding Tennesseeans about the program in recognition of National Slavery and Human…
Keestone Academy hosts open house
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- After opening their doors less than a week ago, Keestone Academy in Henderson hosted its open house for current and potential parents. The day care is the first full time child…
Local family hosts benefit concert for son's medical treatment
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- Family, friends and members of the community gathered at Allen Baptist church in Brownsville for Ben Rodgers' benefit concert. “The concert tonight is to fund the hyperbaric chamber that we’re hoping…
Heavy rain causes flood concerns in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- As the downpour of rain continues, Milan Police Department warns residents of potential flooding. The ditches on Stinson Street near the Stinson street Extension and Rolling Meadows were said to be overflowing into the streets. Milan…
Jackson Bridal Show offers a one-stop wedding shop
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wedding bells are ringing throughout Jackson as businesses and residents gathered to plan their special day. The Carl Perkins Civic Center hosted an event today exclusively for newlyweds to be. …
The Ned seeks donations of winter wear
JACKSON, Tenn. --- The cold temperatures have once again returned to West Tennessee, and it's a good time to remember those who may be without proper winter wear. The Ned in Jackson has once again started its Tree of Warmth…
Two paintings commissioned by Jackson Bicentennial Committee
JACKSON, Tenn. --- Local Bicentennial Committee commissions two oil paintings. According to a news release, the Jackson-Madison Co. Bicentennial Committee is commissioning two oil paintings to honor Jackson and Madison County's vast history. The two paintings will need to…
