Tips to help lawns survive the winter
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Temperatures are starting to drop and leaves are starting to die, but can you keep your lawn from doing the same? A local company is sharing what you can do…
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FHU wraps up three year accreditation process
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University has been received accreditation from the Southern Association of College and Schools Commission on Colleges. FHU is required to undergo the three year process began in 2018 and is required every 10 years, the news…
Dresden Middle School holds food drive for Christmas
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- Schools across Weakley County are racing to the finish line to feed as many families ahead of Christmas. Dresden Middle School Fine Arts Club is participating in Santa's Food Drive to collect food items to…
TWRA gives update on CWD in West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Chronic wasting disease cases are on the rise in Tennessee, which may pose a problem for some hunters. Four new counties have been added to the CWD positive list this season: Henry County McNairy County Gibson County…
Jackson City Council approves recycling, study proposals
JACKSON, Tenn. -- City leaders discussed plans to assess recycling and housing needs in Jackson during Tuesday's City Council meeting. The council approved a proposal for the $200,000 purchase of five new vehicles…
USJ senior wins Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A University School of Jackson senior was recognized during a Tennessee Titans banquet. The news release says Steele Haynes was one of nine awards winners for the…
JPD: 1 killed in Jackson Street shooting on Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The fatal shooting a 31-year-old man is being investigated by Jackson police. The department says that its officers responded to the call of a shooting on Jackson Street Sunday around 11:20 p.m. Jackson police arrived to find…
Canadian company to invest $150 million in Lake County plant
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- A global company is putting a $150 million investment into West Tennessee. Tennessee and Sinova Global officials announced on Tuesday that the company is bringing a silicon metal refining plant to Tiptonville. The new site will be…
Jackson State to host fiber optic boot camp in January
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Fiber Optic Boot Camp is set to be hosted by Jackson State Community College. The college says its five-day course will teach participants how to complete…
FAFSA Challenge launched to increase access to higher education
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Two state organizations are launching the Tennessee FAFSA Challenge. The challenge is being held with the aim of increasing FAFSA completion among the state's students, according to a news release. The challenge will see everyone from the…
JTA to host free rides on Dec. 17
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Transit Authority is holding a Customer Appreciation Day. JTA says no fares will be needed on fixed routes throughout the day, Friday December 17. JTA says the day will be sponsored by BancorpSouth. You can…
Annual Jackson Christmas parade is back
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You could say it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Hub City is getting into the holiday spirit. "It's a good kick off to the Christmas season," said Carmen Lemaster, a parade viewer. The…
The Hub City hosts its Christmas tree lighting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community members gathered in front of Jackson City Hall for the annual Christmas tree lighting on Monday night. Jackson Mayor Scott Conger spoke at the ceremony. Attendees included pageant contestants and of course, Santa Claus himself. One…
Local businesses prepare for busy holiday season
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With Christmas only two weeks away, many shops are preparing their stores for the holiday shopping frenzy. "Definitely the busiest season of the year," said York Laine Botique co-owner Brooke Hinson. "Double the walkthrough, double the online…
Porch pirate season: Sheriff's tips for keeping packages safe
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- It's that time of year again to keep an eye out for possible "porch pirates." Madison County Sheriff John Mehr says every year near Christmas, the amount of people who steal packages off porches increases. Sheriff…
