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VFW Post 6496 hosts 20th Recognition Commemoration for 9/11

JACKSON, Tenn. --- Back in West Tennessee, the City of Jackson VFW Post 6496 hosted the 20th Recognition Commemoration in remembrance of September 11, 2001. Today marks twenty years since one of America's biggest tragedies. The commemoration included keynote…

A local church celebrates 50 years with a Multicultural Festival

JACKSON, Tenn. --- The St. Mary's Catholic Church held their first Multicultural Festival. St. Mary's Catholic Church is celebrating its 50 year Diocesan Anniversary by hosting their first Multicultural Festival. "Today is a multicultural expression of God's love for…

Jackson native graduates as new firefighter

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- A Jackson native graduates as a new firefighter. According to information received from the family, one Jackson native graduated as a new fireman for the city of Chattanooga. …

Trenton honors those lost on 9/11

TRENTON, Tenn. ---- Trenton holds 1st Annual Patriots Day event. Today in honor of 9/11, the 1st Annual Patriots Day festivities were held in Trenton. The community gathered for guest speakers, and refreshments. Courtesty of T.…

Jackson Barber School reopens after 9 years

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Barber School reopened their doors after closing on 2012. To celebrate the grand opening, the school supplied free food and free haircuts. There are currently 15 available chairs in…

First Friday Forum looks at past, future education in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bicentennial Celebration in Jackson and Madison County is reflecting on education. The First Friday Forum of the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Celebration stepped back into the past with the origins of education in the county. It looked…

Tennessee mayors collect to form 'Flood Ready' group

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Following the floods across Middle Tennessee, state leaders are coming up with ways to try and prevent them. "You can never comprehend the destruction that can occur when a flood comes or a tornado comes. Anything we…

Lane College announces changes to Homecoming events

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College announced on Friday that select in-person Homecoming events will be cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. The college says cancelled in-person events include the Homecoming Gospel Concert, prayer breakfast, parade, and tailgate extravaganza. “The parade and…

Creative Expressions Contest open for all Madison County students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Students across Madison County have the chance to show off their creativity. The city is hosting a Bicentennial Creative Expressions Contest, which ends on Oct. 29, according to a news release. The contest gives students the chance…

Whiteville Elementary to host fall festival Sept. 25

WHITEVILLE, Tenn. -- Whiteville Elementary School is gearing up to host their annual fall festival. WES Fall Fest will be held Saturday, September 25 beginning at noon. It will be a day full of activities for the whole family, including…

Local students honor 9/11 victims with song, prayer

JACKSON, Tenn. -- St. Mary's Catholic School students honored the victims of 9/11 Friday. Students first started with a prayer in mass, then came outside to form a circle around the flagpole to…

99-year-old report card found in Waverly flood debris

WAVERLY, Tenn. -- An unexpected item was found among the debris left behind by August's devastating flood in Middle Tennessee: a report card dating back to 1922. Amy Miller, coordinator for Tennessee's National Flood Insurance program, made the discovery…

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