Porchfest unites community through music
JACKSON, Tenn. --- "Just a wonderful event, I'm really happy Jackson has this going on, for real," said Cliff Jkson, local rapper. "Our Jackson Home, every year we celebrate '731 Day' and that is just…
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Families make a splash for 731 Day
JACKSON, Tenn., --- It's a very special day for the 731 area code. Today is '731 Day' and that means celebrating any and everything 731. There were many events happening today, but one…
JSCC hosts Grand Reopening
JACKSON, Tenn. --- A local college welcomes new faces. Jackson State Community College held their Grand Reopening Saturday. The school had closed their doors and moved completely online due to the pandemic. Now the…
Farmers and First Responders unite to save lives
GIBSON CO., Tenn. --- First Responders and local farmers team up for a prevention training. Saturday local farmers and First Responders joined together for a Grain Bin Rescue Training. "Road crops have increasingly…
New director named at McKenzie senior facility
McKenzie, Tenn. --- West TN senior facility names new director. According to a news release from Lakeside Senior Living in McKenzie, TN, a new Executive Director has been named. Lisa Griffin will assume the position of Executive Director beginning on…
COVID-19 surge hits Jackson hospitals, health officials say
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Health leaders have given constant updates throughout the week on the spike in COVID-19 cases, and just as things started to look like they were getting back to normal. West Tennessee Healthcare Communications and Compliance Officer Amy…
Youth Town, West Tennessee Healthcare hold dedication ceremony
PINSON, Tenn. -- Health officials dedicated a building to a local academy. Friday, West Tennessee Healthcare and Youth Town Academy held a dedication ceremony for the healthcare's donation to the George Thomas Junior Academy Building. This building sits on the…
Tennessee Highway Patrol hosts blood drive
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol hosted a mobile blood drive Friday with LIFELINE Blood Services. Members of multiple agencies gave blood, including the Madison County Fire Department and more. Sgt. Jena Eubanks with the Tennessee Highway…
Tax free weekend begins in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tax free weekend is here and many local businesses are preparing for their weekend sales. "We've already been busy. Busier than last year because even the teachers wouldn't…
Gov. Bill Lee issues limited state of emergency as pandemic continues
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Lee issued a limited state of emergency on Friday. The order extends the use of…
Organizers seek volunteers for state's oldest marathon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tennessee's oldest marathon is celebrating its golden anniversary in Jackson. Organizers want everyone to be a part of it. The Andrew Jackson Marathon is celebrating their 50…
TDOT to open some lanes on I-40 bridge Saturday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation says some lanes of the Interstate 40 bridge will open sooner than later. TDOT said on Friday the eastbound lanes of the…
Walmart mandates vaccines for workers at headquarters
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is requiring that all workers at its headquarters as well as managers who travel within the U.S. be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 4. The retailer based in Bentonville, Arkansas, is also reversing its mask…
Schools in Gibson County prepare to welcome students back
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- On Monday, desks will be filled with students for the upcoming school year. Eddie Pruett, Director of Schools for the Gibson County Special School District, says students…
23 student-inmates graduate in Hardeman County
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- CoreCivic announced the graduation of 23 student-inmates. In a news release, CoreCivic says 18 students at the Hardeman County Correctional Facility in…
