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8th Annual LOLO Christmas Show & Gospel Brunch set for Dec. 16-17

PRESS RELEASE FROM KRISTEN KASPER, COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, RIFA: 8th Annual LOLO Christmas Show and Gospel Brunch JACKSON, TN, December 8, 2023- The 8th annual LOLO Christmas Show and Gospel Brunch, presented by Delta Faucet Company, will be held Saturday, December…

Lexington authorities respond to fire on Eastern Shores Drive

LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- First responders fought a fire at a home in Lexington Friday morning. According to Lexington Police Chief Jeff Middleton, the fire occurred at a residence on Eastern Shores Drive. Video shared with us by a WBBJ 7…

Awards given during Martin police academy Christmas party

From the Martin Police Department: Last night at the M.P.D. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Christmas Party several awards were presented. Ptl. Aaron Carter received the Chief's Outstanding Officer Award and Codes Enforcement Officer Kenny Edwards received the Chief's Outstanding…

Jackson welcomes Chris Coughlin as New Assistant Engineer

The following is a news release from the City of Jackson: JACKSON, Tenn. – The City of Jackson is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Chris Coughlin as the new Assistant City Engineer. A proud native of Jackson, Chris brings…

Jackson Community Garden to host Christmas Food Drive

FROM WILLIAM J. LEWIS, PRESIDENT AND FOUNDER, JACKSON COMMUNITY GARDEN: CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE Jackson Community Garden will be hosting a Christmas Food Drive on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lewis Tax Firm, located…

Milan, Humboldt hold holiday celebrations

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Milan and Humboldt each held their holiday celebrations on Thursday. Festivities kicked off in downtown Milan with their annual…

Jackson named host of State Games of Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson has been named the host city for the State Games of Tennessee. This comes after an announcement made Thursday, set to take effect in June 2025.   This has…

Demolition of UT Martin’s Grove Apartments to begin Dec. 4

The following is a news release from the University of Tennessee at Martin: The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Grove Apartments were home for decades to married students who attended the university. Later they also served as meeting space for…

Foundation celebrates recent name change

JACKSON, Tenn. – A familiar organization celebrated a recent change this morning with board members, staff, and members of the community. The Community Foundation of West Tennessee has been known as…

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