Fourth of July events in West Tennessee
WEST TENNESSEE --- Looking for fun on the Fourth of July? West TN has you covered! According to a post from the Visit Jackson TN Facebook page, the West TN area has all kinds of fun events scheduled for the…
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United Way West TN host Community Impact Celebration
JACKSON, Tenn. --- United Way West Tennessee hosted their Annual Celebration Breakfast. According to a news release, the organization met at First United Methodist in Jackson to recognize the Top Giving Companies, Corporate Sponsors, Campaigns of Excellence and to honor…
Students volunteer at Pinson Mounds
PINSON, Tenn.-- Students across the state participated in the Tennessee Promise Volunteer Day, including at Pinson Mounds State Park. They need 8 hours of community service by July 1st of this year to qualify for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship, a…
Lexington hosts tractor pull
LEXINGTON, Tenn. --- Saturday night fans gathered at the old Lexington airport for the 8th Annual Mid-South Pullers Association Young Farmers and Ranchers Tractor Pull. There were three tractor classes and a truck…
Student-athletes sign up for Hub City Lions
EAST JACKSON-- Organizers say the Hub City Lions are more than just a football team. Saturday, they held sign ups for the football team at the Hub Club in East Jackson. One of their coaches is Artis Hicks, a former…
Lifeline in need of more than just blood donations
JACKSON, Tenn. --- Lifeline Blood Services is not only in need of blood donations, but also needs plasma and platelet donations. When most people think about donating blood they think about regular blood donations.…
Fundraiser held to benefit children of veterans
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. --- A local organization is making sure children of veterans are taken care of after a tragedy. Community members came out to Parkers Crossroads City Park to support a good…
Pop up shop showcases local businesses
JACKSON, Tenn. --- Small business owners in Tennessee set up shop outside The Lost Reserve. The store hosted the vendors to display their store items to the public. The shop included live…
Shiloh Nat. Military Park plans cannon firings for Independence Day
SHILOH, Tenn. --- Shiloh cannons to bring in July 4th with a boom! Shiloh National Military Park will present cannon firing demonstrations for the upcoming Independence Day holiday. According to a news release, the park has scheduled demonstrations to…
New cemetery marker honors late state representative
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Officials are dedicating a cemetery marker to a former state representative who made a lasting impact for women in Tennessee. On Friday state officials and many from the…
Pinta ship replica docks in Decaturville
DECATURVILLE, Tenn. -- Just off the dock of the Fisherdale Marina in Decaturville, the Pinta ship is currently docked. The replica ship is a traveling museum modeled after one of three…
Governor Lee, First Lady join food distribution in Hardeman Co.
HARDEMAN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Feeding the community, one box at a time. The Health, Hunger, and Hope Network Organization at First Baptist Church of Middleton is doing just that. The…
Former CEO of Impeli Health indicted in Decatur Co. General Hospital investigation
DECATUR COUNTY, Tenn. -- The former CEO of Impeli Health has been indicted in connection with an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office into Decatur County General Hospital. Kelly Codega has been indicted on two counts of theft of property…
Shooting Hunger event raises funds for food insecurity
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Tennessee Farm Bureau, Farm Credit Mid-America, and Farmer's Co-Op partnered to host "Shooting Hunger" in Huntingdon. It's a way for those who love to shoot to raise funds…
JTA observing July 4 holiday on Monday, July 5
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson Transit Authority will not be operating their regular bus routes on Monday, July 5 in observation of the July 4 holiday, according to a news release. Regular service will resume on Tuesday, July 6 at 6…
