Black History Month celebrations continue in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. – Music and poetry filled downtown Jackson on Friday as the community gathered for the city's Black History Month celebration at City Hall. This month, the city is…
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2024 Hub City Innovation Cup begins
JACKSON, Tenn. – The 2024 Hub City Innovation Cup began Friday at the Jackson Energy Authority training center. It is a pitch-style competition sponsored by the JEA. Teams of students…
Rising country music star Jesslee to bring tour to Dyersburg
JACKSON, Tenn. – Rising country music star Jesslee has begun her small-town go-round tour across the nation. Nashville's Jesslee is known for her soulful voice and genuine songwriting. She rose to national recognition after…
FHU's 2024 Bible Lectureships come to a close
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local university hosted a week-long event. Freed-Hardeman University just closed out its annual Bible Lectureships. It has been going on all week. Throughout this week, including students, there…
Kizer Fire Protection acquired by Memphis company
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local business, which has served West Tennessee for more than a quarter century, is under new ownership. Lexington-based Kizer Fire Protection has been acquired by State Systems in…
JMCSS celebrates National School Counseling Week
JACKSON, Tenn. – The first week of February is National School Counseling Week. To celebrate, the Jackson-Madison County School Board gathered Friday at their central office to recognize district professional school counselors. From…
Madison County lawyer permanently disbarred
JACKSON, Tenn. -- As of February 9, a Madison County lawyer has been disbarred. A news release says that the Supreme Court of Tennessee has permanently disbarred Angela Joy Hopson from practicing law. She has also been ordered "restitution in…
Early voting to begin on Valentine’s Day
The following is a news release from the Tennessee Secretary of State: (NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office wants to remind every registered Tennessean to utilize the early voting period to cast a ballot for the March…
Thursday shooting at Lincoln Courts leaves one person dead
JACKSON, Tenn. – A shooting occurred Thursday night, leaving one person dead. Several residents were heard throughout this live video courtesy of Tracy Boyd. One woman could even be heard in…
Gibson County home declared public nuisance
UPDATE (2/12/24): District Attorney speaks out after Gibson Co. property declared public nuisance EARLIER STORY: GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – A Gibson County home has been deemed a public nuisance following two separate incidents. Friday, a request was granted to remove…
LIFELINE announces critical appeal for Type O positive, O negative blood
JACKSON, TN (February 9, 2024): -- An urgent need for Type O positive and Type O negative has been announced by LIFELINE Blood Services today. Our blood supply is less than one day’s worth for Type O positive and Type…
The Dixie Café at The Old Country Store reopens
The following is a news release from Bramblett Group: Jackson, Tennessee - (February 9, 2024) - Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store is inviting Guests to return to The Dixie Café, which has reopened following an extensive renovation to its service…
Man wins $100k prize from scratch off sold in Dyersburg
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Congratulations are in order for a big winner courtesy of the Tennessee Lottery. The TN Lottery shared that Adam R. won $100,000 playing a Millionaire Jumbo Bucks instant ticket. The…
Search continues for missing man James Wray
PERRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A search continues for a missing man last seen near the Perry/Decatur County line. James Wray was last seen Tuesday morning at Fat Man's Keystop, located at Highway 412 & Little Spring Creek Road in Linden.…
Gibson County deputy receives Purple Heart
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A Gibson County deputy is presented with a special honor. Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas presented Deputy Joshua Johnson with a Purple Heart Friday morning. The Sheriff's…
