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Martin MLK Breakfast canceled due to inclement weather

From the University of Tennessee at Martin: This year’s breakfast in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Martin originally scheduled for Jan. 15 has been canceled due to inclement weather. Brad Thompson, the director of the City…

Jackson Christian to Host Discover Days for Potential Students K-12

PRESS RELEASE FROM JACKSON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL: Jackson Christian to Host Discover Days for Potential Students K-12 JACKSON, Tenn. (Jan 12, 2024) – Jackson Christian School, a private, Christian-based college preparatory school located in Jackson, Tenn., plans to host “Discover Day/Night”…

$15.9 million grant to advance conservation practices in West Tennessee

The following is a news release from University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee Extension and partners Agricenter International and Tennessee Wildlife Federation have received a $15.9 million grant from USDA’s NRCS Regional Conservation Partnership Program to advance conservation…

SWHRA Head Start now accepting applications

The following is a news release from the Southwest Human Resource Agency Head Start in Chester County: The Southwest Human Resource Agency Head Start program is now accepting applications for 3 and 4-year-old children to attend Head Start classes beginning…

Jackson Fire Department provides safety tips for the winter

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE CITY OF JACKSON, TENNESSEE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Jackson Fire Department Provides Safety Tips for the Winter JACKSON, Tenn. – Due to the potential threat of high winds, winter precipitation and extremely cold  temperatures, the Jackson Fire Department…

Warming shelters to open across West Tennessee

UPDATE FROM THE CITY OF JACKSON: The City of Jackson will extend emergency services to provide a Temporary Warming Center for homeless men, women and children for freezing weather days. Beginning Wednesday, January 17, 2024 through the remainder of the…

TDOT crews prepare for year's first potential winter weather

JACKSON, Tenn. -- With possible snow days away, state crews are preparing roadways. The Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Community Relations Officer, Nichole Lawrence, talked about how they are preparing for possible adverse road conditions.…

CEG Winner: Jackson Nutrition

The City of Jackson, Boren and Boyd, Deaton's Carpet One, Allen Samuels and WBBJ-TV have partnered to once again give back to small businesses in West Tennessee through a monthly competition. December's winner…

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