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Union University hosts annual evangelism rally

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university held an evangelism rally Sunday. People gathered at Union University for the evangelism rally, which was co-sponsored by the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board and Union University. Ray Van…

Local church holds 'Forgiveness Sunday' service

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday was Forgiveness Sunday at a local church. The St. Nicholas Orthodox Christian Church on Old Humboldt Road held a service where they practiced the act of forgiveness within the community…

Lane College gala raises money for scholarships

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Lane College hosted its sixth annual Founders Day Scholarship Dinner and Gala. Students, staff, friends and guests of Lane gathered Sunday for the celebration. "In which we raise money for student…

Jackson Choral Society performs poetic concert

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A choral group performs the art of poetry. The Jackson Choral Society hosted a concert titled 'Poetry and Song' at First Presbyterian Church. The concert featured songs composed from famous…

'Generositea' party raises funds for children's hospital

DENMARK, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans gathered for a special event to support Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. The event is called the annual West Tennessee Generositea Party. Organizers say funds raised at the event will…

Locals visit post office for passport fair

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Post offices in Tennessee held a passport fair for customers who intend to travel internationally. Several locals showed up to Jackson's main post office for the event Saturday. As an added…

Jackson Service League holds 2nd annual Masquerade Ball

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Families and friends danced the night away at a festive Mardi Gras event. Community members dressed in cocktail attire and full on masks came together for the second annual Jackson Service…

Four economic projects could impact West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Officials are expecting new projects to bring significant economic and tourism impacts to West Tennessee. "2020 is shaping up to be an incredible year for Jackson and West Tennessee," Visit…

Seminar shows how Google benefits local businesses

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The local Small Business Development Center hosted a seminar on Friday, focusing on Google. Grow with Google speaker Dave Delaney was the guest speaker for the event. He explained to local business owners how they can reach…

Lane College holds Leadership Conference

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's Founders weekend at Lane College. The Lane College chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success and the Power of Potential Scholars held the Lane College Leadership Conference this…

Lexington high schooler earns full scholarship

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Karlee Willis got a life-changing surprise at school on Friday. "I've got to be honest. When Carla called me, I went into the office and started talking to one of…

Educators, leaders gather for WestTeach seminar

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nineteen West Tennessee counties and 23 school districts were represented at the WestTeach Seminar on Friday morning. What was their goal? "To bridge the gap between classroom, commerce and…

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