School board meets to talk vouchers, more
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison County School Board held a meeting Monday afternoon. This meeting revisited some plans, one of them being the continuation of the new Pope School. This school…
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Milan woman arrested on attempted murder charge after stabbing fiancé, report shows
MILAN, Tenn. -- A Milan woman is behind bars facing an attempted murder charge. According to an incident report by the Milan Police Department, 25-year-old Caylie Parkerson was arrested Sunday morning on charges of attempted second degree murder and tampering…
Woman shares her story following October heart attack
JACKSON, Tenn. – In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. One woman shares her story to promote awareness to others. Kiera Jones, 31, is a mother of three who…
Salvation Army begins week with annual Angel Tree program
JACKSON, Tenn. – Angel Tree at the Salvation Army, a program intended to help families, spread some Christmas joy to start the week. In the fall, this ministry is set up at different…
Shiloh National Military Park to mark 129th birthday
SHILOH, Tenn. -- Shiloh National Military Park's birthday is coming up! Everyone is invited to come out on Wednesday, December 27 to mark the park's 129th anniversary of President Grover Cleveland signed into law, the legislation creating Shiloh National Military…
Cookie Eating Contest raises over $6,000 for local food pantry
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE HENDERSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Henderson County Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Sweet Success with Cookie Eating Contest Lexington,TN [Dec 18, 2023] – The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the successful completion of…
Robotic heart valve surgery available at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
PRESS RELEASE FROM WEST TENNESSEE HEALTHCARE: ROBOTIC HEART VALVE SURGERY AVAILABLE AT JACKSON-MADISON COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Jackson, Tennessee (December 18, 2023) - West Tennessee Healthcare is pleased to announce that its team of Cardiothoracic Surgeons is offering robotic heart valve…
United Way of West Tennessee to offer Virtual Agency Training for local agencies in West Tennessee
PRESS RELEASE: United Way of West Tennessee To Offer Virtual Agency Training for Local Agencies in West Tennessee Jackson, Tenn. (Dec. 18, 2023) — United Way of West Tennessee will offer one virtual agency training session for local agencies in…
Visit Jackson TN shares restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Visit Jackson TN has compiled a list of restaurants in the Jackson area that will be serving on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Take a look at their list below: Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Eats Christmas…
Tennessee unveils state’s first-ever 10-year Fiscally Constrained Transportation Project Plan
PRESS RELEASE: Tennessee Unveils State’s First-Ever 10-Year Fiscally Constrained Transportation Project Plan “What Gets Started, Gets Finished” Nashville, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) revealed its first-ever proposed 10-year fiscally-constrained project plan today, with the goal of better communicating…
Volunteers sought for free tax preparation service
PRESS RELEASE: Volunteers needed-AARP FOUNDATION TAX AIDE AARP Foundation Tax Aide provides free federal income tax preparation services at the Jackson Madison County Library, 433 East Layfette St. from 9 am until noon and on Fridays. This service will begin…
Jackson Transit Authority announces 25 cent rides on Dec. 22-23
PRESS RELEASE: QUARTER RIDE DAYS The Jackson Transit Authority (JTA) will have its annual holiday 25 cents days, December 22 & 23. All rides will be 25 cents on the fixed route buses and 50 cents on THE LIFT. The…
The Jackson Clinic announces first graduating class of Employee Medical Assistant Program
PRESS RELEASE: The Jackson Clinic Announces First Graduating Class of Employee Medical Assistant Program (Jackson, TN) The Jackson Clinic is pleased to announce the graduation of the inaugural class of its Medical Assistant Program. Launched earlier in 2023, The Jackson Clinic…
Dancers from the Hub City perform in Humboldt
HUMBOLDT, Tenn.-- Mona Lisa Lanier School of Dance performed at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church for the annual Christmas musical. Members of the church as well as guest were able…
Final day held of LOLO's Christmas shows
JACKSON, Tenn. ---To everything there is a season, a time to laugh, a time to cry and a time to give back. This event showed yet again, how giving is the reason for the season. Singer, songwriter and Jackson native…
