Community event celebrates local mothers
JACKSON, Tenn.---The Hub city hosts an event for mothers in the area. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department held their annual baby shower for new moms and current moms. Guests…
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One organization take strides to end Alzheimer's
JACKSON, Tenn.---A state association brings awareness to Alzheimer's right here in the Hub city. Tennessee Alzheimer's Association had their Walk to End Alzheimer's. This is one of the biggest fundraiser events…
West TN alumni honored as TICUA announces 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees
INFORMATION OBTAINED VIA PRESS RELEASE: Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities NASHVILLE, Tenn.---A collegiate organization announces its fourth class of Hall of Fame inductees and some hail from West TN colleges and universities.. According to a news release from Tennessee Independent Colleges…
Day 1 concludes for popular music festival
JACKSON, Tenn.---Day one of this Hub city music festival comes to an end. The Jacob Barker Music Festival returned for its seventh year of live music, good food, and fundraising at The Amp. This fundraising event benefits one recipient…
7th Jacob Barker Music Festival begins
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jacob Barker Music Festival had their first night fundraising for a Make-A-Wish recipient. For the past seven years the Barker family has held this music festival in…
Heart-healthy fundraiser returns to Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. – Friends of Heart hosted their Black Tie and Blue Jeans fundraiser at the Carl Perkins Civic Center Friday evening. Guests were invited to join in on…
Fire safety promoted by Lexington, Henderson County Fire Departments
LEXINGTON, Tenn. – The Lexington Fire Department and the Henderson County Fire Department are promoting fire safety as National Fire Safety Week approaches. Volunteers handed out pamphlets with tips on…
Faith and Blue weekend observed locally
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. – Community is the key word for this weekend, as local law enforcement are coming together to make a difference. The Faith and Blue weekend has officially started…
2nd Casey Jones Fall Fest to be held October 14
JACKSON, Tenn. – The second annual Casey Jones Fall Fest is happening on October 14. The event will be on The Farm behind the Old Country Store from 10 a.m.…
Stabbing in Dyersburg leads to arrest of 20-year-old
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A man is behind bars following a stabbing in Dyersburg. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, 20-year-old Jeremiah Toles is being charged with attempted second degree murder, aggravated robbery, and theft over $2,500. The department says on…
Humboldt child rape suspect found living in boat in Alaska
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A man wanted for sex crimes involving a minor has been captured in Alaska. According to a press release by the U.S. Marshals, 50-year-old Adam Gabarra was wanted out of Humboldt on the charges of incest, aggravated…
'Pink Ball Gala' in McKenzie to honor those impacted by breast cancer
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- An upcoming event in Carroll County will honor those impacted by breast cancer. Amid Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the "Pink Ball Gala" will be held at Webb High School. The gala recognizes survivors of breast cancer, and…
United Way of West TN and TN Commission on Children & Youth to host ALICE Conference
PRESS RELEASE VIA UNITED WAY OF WEST TN United Way of West TN and TN Commission on Children & Youth to ALICE Conference Jackson, Tenn. (Oct. 9, 2023) – United Way of West Tennessee and the Tennessee Commission of Children…
Federal, state leaders say there's an urgent need for organ donors
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Next time you visit the DMV, you may want to take extra consideration about checking a certain box. That's because we need more organ donors, according to the Department of…
Charter School cleared to come to Madison County
NASHVILLE, TENN-- It's been a decision more than a year in the making, should Madison County have a charter school? After two denials by the Jackson-Madison County School System, today a…
