US Senate candidate Phil Bredesen makes stop in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One of the candidates vying for the senate seat being vacated by current U.S. Sen. Bob Corker was in Jackson Thursday. Democratic candidate Phil Bredesen made a stop…
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"Women in Business" meets to discuss how mentors influenced their lives
JACKSON, Tenn.-The group, "Women in Business", met at the Carl Grant Events Center on the campus of Union University for one of their yearly meetings. The group was created by the Jackson…
JMC School Board votes on teacher termination
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Elementary school teacher Jason Dover sat next to his attorney as the Jackson-Madison County School Board determined the fate of his teaching career, Thursday evening. "The board wants…
Leaders Credit Union offering Martha Britt Presidential Scholarship
JACKSON, Tenn.--Leaders Credit Union is offering a scholarship to four outstanding students in West Tennessee. The Martha Britt Presidential Scholarship is for $1,000 per year for four years and will be awarded to one graduating student in West Tennessee. Leaders…
JPD: Possible bomb threat at North Jackson business, no bomb found
NORTH JACKSON, Tenn.--Jackson police responded to a report of a possible bomb threat Thursday night at Portfolio Recovery Associates Collection Agency off the 45 bypass in North Jackson. Police say they received…
Charges reduced for suspect in baseball bat assault
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man accused of beating another man with a baseball bat at an Old Hickory Boulevard apartment complex returned to court Thursday. Christopher Lee, 23, was charged with attempted…
Man charged in deadly shooting appears in court; victim's mother speaks out
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "I'm happy to know that he's at peace right now," Jacqueline Cobb said. For the first time, the mother of Daithan Cobb, who was shot in January speaks out. Her…
Counselors discuss how parents can talk to children about school shootings
JACKSON, Tenn. — With the threat of gun violence at schools, parents may be wondering what's the best way to talk to their kids about the ongoing issue. Once a rare…
Black History Month: Tony Black mentors youth across West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- "We are put on this earth to help others," Tony Black said. It's that service mentality Jackson Executive Director of Recreation and Parks Tony Black lives by. "It's…
JSCC holds information event for Tennessee Reconnect campaign
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College held an information event for the official kickoff day for the Tennessee Reconnect campaign. Tennessee Reconnect is a scholarship program aimed at getting adults back…
Health departments to hold 'Flu Shot Friday' event
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health is urging all Tennesseans who have not received a flu shot to get one as soon as possible. Tennessee county health departments are providing flu vaccines at no charge while supplies last. They…
March for Babies walk kicks off in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday was the official kickoff for the March for Babies walk. Community residents gathered at The Lift to sign up for the walk and become a sponsored team.…
TN College of Applied Technology McKenzie holds signing day for students
McKENZIE, Tenn. -- Friends and family gathered Thursday morning to congratulate soon-to-be students at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology McKenzie campus. "We're having up to 30 or more career and technical…
Local couple renews vows, Celebrates 70th wedding anniversary on Valentine's Day
PINSON, Tenn -- Love is in the air as a local couple celebrated 70 years of marriage this Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day is a significant time for Troy and Mary Lee…
Monique Merriweather announces candidacy for Jackson City Court Clerk
JACKSON, Tenn.--A local woman has announced her candidacy for Jackson City Court Clerk. Monique Merriweather is the Academic Dean of West Tennessee Business College in Jackson. Her opponent in the race is…
