Jackson woman celebrates 101st birthday on Christmas
JACKSON, Tenn-- One woman celebrates her 101st birthday on Christmas. Osie Bell Carter, of Jackson, had double the presents Tuesday, some for Christmas and some for her birthday. Her family came…
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Jackson police investigating woman's death
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police are investigating the death of a woman at an east Jackson apartment complex. In a news release Wednesday, police say officers found 64-year-old Doris Scott dead in an apartment at Lincoln Courts around 3:30 p.m.…
Emergency responders deliver gifts on Christmas
NORTHEAST Jackson, Tenn. -- Children across the Jackson community received a surprise visit from first responders. "We're with Beyond the Badge which is made up of fire and police and EMS,…
Old Country Store keeps holiday tradition alive with Christmas Eve Breakfast
JACKSON, Tenn — Thousands come Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store in Jackson every year on Dec. 24 to keep their holiday tradition going. Monday morning made it the 34th year…
Locals shop for last-minute gifts at Old Hickory Mall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Hundreds of shoppers are out and about looking for last-minute Christmas presents. It's a day before Christmas and all through the mall, people are out shopping for…
Shoppers head to small businesses for last-minute gifts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Last-minute shoppers are not forgetting to support local businesses. Folks were out and about Christmas shopping for last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve. "We've stayed full all day…
West Tennesseans shop for perfect Christmas meal
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennesseans are making sure they have everything in place to have the perfect Christmas meal. "I did all the cooking during Thanksgiving. I refuse to do it…
Police: 1 injured in east Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Police say one person was injured Monday afternoon in a shooting on Muse Street in east Jackson. Officers on scene confirm one person was injured and taken to a local hospital. There was no word on…
Local congregation celebrates special tradition
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local church is celebrating a Christmas tradition. "We do this every year so we are always very excited to offer this to the city," said carillonneur, Cody Blue Miller. …
Local church gathers for candlelight service
JACKSON, Tenn. - A local church comes together for a Christmas candle light service. Englewood Baptist Church on North Highland Avenue had their annual Christmas candlelight service. Friends, family and loved ones gathered together to listen to the service and join in…
Local nonprofit gives kids an early Christmas
JACKSON, Tenn-- The Hub Club invited kids from the community of East Jackson to show them what Christmas means a little early. The Hub club Christmas began with a church service and after a full course meal was prepared for…
Local church invites kids, parents out for 'Hub City Christmas'
JACKSON, Tenn-- There was more Christmas joy spread throughout West Tennessee with a local church's 'Hub City Christmas service. The Soul Quest Church invited the community out for a Christmas celebration at North Side High School. The celebration offered hot…
Blues legends come to West Tennessee for 'Southern Soul Christmas Festival'
JACKSON, Tenn-- West Tennesseans got to enjoy a night of music at the Southern Soul Christmas Festival. Saturday evenings festival was held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, with tickets ranging from $30-$40. Some of the night's talent included blues…
2 Jackson natives give back to their community with the 'Hug & Hustle Love Day'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Entrepreneurs Anthony Cuyler and Jamaal Brady said they want to show their community a little love, one coat at a time. "These coats, whenever, whoever put them on they…
Local family hosts 'Feed the Homeless' event
JACKSON, Tenn. - One local woman wants to make sure no one goes hungry during the holiday season. Saturday was the third annual "Feed the Homeless" event hosted by Veronica Hicks and her family. The event was held at the…
