Jackson Symphony Kicks off their concert pop series
JACKSON, Tenn. --- October 16 kicks of the 61st Concert Pop Series for the Jackson Symphony. This is the October concert for the Jackson Symphony and the Spooktacular. Guests got to enjoy a…
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Chickasaw State Park hosts annual Frontier Days
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- This weekend is Frontier Days at Chickasaw State Park and there are several events for you and the family to enjoy. “So we’re highlighting kind of pre-modern life out here at the park, before the park was…
Kids celebrate the spooky season with the Jackson Symphony
JACKSON, Tenn. --- It was all creepy and crawly with the Jackson Symphony Saturday afternoon. The symphony performed an interactive show for kids with classic songs from the most iconic Halloween movies. And attendees were asked to come dressed…
Lexington Bike Fest raises money for children in need
LEXINGTON, Tenn. --- Bikers revved their engines for a good cause. The Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse in Lexington hosted their 16th Annual Bike Fest. Over 60 motorcycles were entered in the ride. The bikers rode a…
International Festival invites Jacksonians to travel the world
JACKSON, Tenn. --- Jacksonians are traveling the world today. Around the world in one day, Jacksonians got a taste of each culture Saturday at the International Food and Art Festival. Attendees were…
Tyler Spann honored by family, former coaches
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Tyler Spann is being honored by his family and former coaches in a special way. "I guess when you think of the mamba mentality, like in general, Kobe wasn't a big talker, but he was a…
Cowboy Jim's hosts first ever Haunted Market, House
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cowboy Jim's is hosting its first ever Haunted Market. The event will feature a haunted house right behind Cowboy Jim’s on 1328 South Highland Avenue. The Haunted House will be open Friday and Saturdays from 6…
Jackson park holds dedication for long-term employee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Cypress Grove Nature Park dedicated one of their buildings to a long-term City of Jackson employee. "She was a teacher at heart and spent her entire life teaching others to do good, and to enjoy the outdoors.…
Jackson-Madison County Library presents 'The Making of Historic Madison'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Library held a history presentation. In partnership with the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial, the library brought members of the community together to discuss "The Making of Historic Madison." The book dives into the history of…
JMCSS Family Fun Day to be held Oct. 23
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is inviting the community to its District Family Fun Day. JMCSS says it will be held on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Parkview Learning Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Along…
Fall weather, weekend of events come to West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- We will finally see some fall weather this weekend, and there is plenty of ways to get out and enjoy it. Saturday, Oct. 16, West Tennesseans will flood downtown for the Jackson International Food and Art Festival.…
Selmer Middle School custodian charged with 2 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor
MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local custodian has been arrested and terminated from a school district following an investigation. 35-year-old Christopher Weatherford was taken into custody Thursday by the McNairy County Sheriff's Department. Weatherford, who worked as a custodian at…
Jackson 911 dispatchers get big boost to budget after $20k award
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local dispatchers will be getting a boost in their training soon. "We are very excited and totally blessed," said Jackson Central Dispatch Director Lanonda Jernigan. Jackson Central Dispatch is getting a helping hand in training certification. The…
Repairs to close two Madison Co. trash collection sites Monday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced that two Madison County Solid Waste Convenience Centers will be closed Monday, October 18. The health department says the Pipkin Road site (21 Overpass View, Jackson) will be closed for…
3 deaths, 89 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed another three Madison County residents have died due to COVID-19 complications. The health department confirms those individuals are: A 69-year-old female who died October 9 A 72-year-old male who…
