Car show, concert among weekend events to benefit charities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A few events start Friday afternoon around the Hub City all to raise money for charities. The inaugural Jacob Barker Musicfest will be rocking out for a cure Friday…
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Union University senior class donates live mascot to campus
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University has grown by four feet — make that four paws — with the addition of its new live mascot, Buster. Buster is a 12-week-old English bulldog who comes…
Jackson Theatre Guild to hold auditions for summer musical 'Guys and Dolls'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Theatre Guild will hold auditions for their summer musical, "Guys and Dolls," in arrangement with Music Theatre International. Auditions for the show will take place May 7 through May 10 in the upstairs rehearsal room…
4 men charged in Huntingdon flash mob thefts appear in court
HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- Four men appeared Thursday morning in Carroll County General Sessions Court on charges stemming from flash mob thefts at a local convenience store. They faced the woman…
Police: Man charged with hepatitis exposure after spitting in officer's face
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man who allegedly spit into a police officer's face is now charged with possibly exposing him to hepatitis C. According to…
City leaders say business picking up in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Woodstock Bake Shop cut the ribbon Thursday at its new location on East Baltimore Street, and city leaders say they expect more businesses to open downtown soon. Woodstock Bake…
Jackson Generals look to fill summer job openings
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The staff of the Jackson Generals' ballpark need a little more help around the stadium. Anyone looking for a summer job or extra work can apply to work as cashier or runner at the Jackson Generals' ballpark. Interested…
Police say man lied about accidental Dyersburg shooting
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Two men are facing charges after police say one of them lied about an accidental shooting. Officers responded April 4 to…
The Bloodmobile travels to three West Tennessee locations Thursday
WEST Tenn. -- Lifeline Blood Services are making their way around West Tennessee Thursday in search of volunteers to donate blood. The Bloodmobile can usually be seen traveling the West Tennessee roadways going from one town to the next, but…
Liquor store clerk shoots at robbery suspects
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee liquor store owner took the law into his own hands, firing at two men he said tried to rob him. Johnny Adams said it…
"Clothesline Project" on display in Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn.-A nationwide campaign to end violence against women makes its mark in the Hub City. Dubbed the "Clothesline Project", dozens of t-shirts were created by survivors of violence or in honor…
FHU rummage sale is back in business
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A Henderson tradition opened its doors Wednesday with a number of home goods and hidden treasures for sale. Freed-Hardeman University's rummage sale is up for another year and takes place at…
Emergency Communications Conference is this week in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dispatchers from across the area gathered Wednesday for the third annual Emergency Communications Conference. The conference provides free training to 911 telecommunicators from across the state. The Telecommunicator of the…
Jackson Symphony announces 2016-17 concert lineup
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Symphony announced its 2016-17 concert lineup on Wednesday. Opening night will be Saturday, Sept. 17, at the First Baptist Church in Jackson. Throughout the symphony's 58th season, performances…
Madison Co. Sheriff's Office presents budget to County Commission
JACKSON, Tenn. -- This week, the Madison County Budget Committee is meeting with county agencies to hear their requests for the next fiscal year. Wednesday, the Madison County Sheriff's Office…
