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Charity Gala Announcement Party

JACKSON, Tenn.-- In advance of the upcoming Charity Gala, winners and organizers met for a preview event. To kick off the 32nd annual Charity Gala, the community foundation of West Tennessee invited…

Neighborhood Academy returns for second year in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local program started to help Hub City residents is returning for its second year. Jackson's Neighborhood Academy is gearing up once again. The purpose of this program is to educate residents who live in Jackson about…

Union University welcomes in Class of 2027

  JACKSON, Tenn. — Union University welcomed the Class of 2027 by helping them move in. This is an annual event for the university, with upperclassmen, staff, and faculty…

Jackson's budget meeting held Thursday morning

JACKSON, Tenn. — The agenda was full for the Jackson city budget meeting Thursday morning. A few items on the agenda consisted of the proposed budget amendments, including the salary for…

Pretzelmaker opens in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new dining option is added to the Hub City. Pretzel Maker opened its doors to Jackson residents. The store is located on Stonebrook Place. Pretzel Maker has…

No injuries in early morning Henderson County fire

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There were no injuries following an early morning house fire in Henderson County. According to Lynn Murphy, with the Henderson County Fire Department, firefighters were called to the 15000 block of Highway 104 North around…

Newbern Police step up enforcement for Labor Day

NEWBERN, Tenn. -- The Newbern Police Department says they are stepping up their enforcement on impaired driving. The department shared on Facebook that they will be working with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office for the "Booze It and Lose…

Nonprofit to host cornhole tournament in September

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A nonprofit says they are bringing back their cornhole tournament. CASA of West Tennessee says their Rock and Roll Cornhole Tournament will be at the Farmers Market in downtown Jackson. The tournament will serve as a fundraiser…

Gibson County Sheriff's: Scammers posing as Fireman Association

GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of scammers posing as the Gibson Fireman's Association. The sheriff's office shared via Facebook that the scammers are calling from a Pennsylvania number (717) 971-6619. They say…

FULL INTERVIEW: LIFELINE Back to School blood drive

JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is hosting its Back to School Blood Drive! The drive is set for Thursday, August 24 at 183 Sterling Farms Drive in Jackson, with they Dyersburg location…

2nd Annual Casey Jones Village Festival set for October

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Second Annual Casey Jones Village Festival has been announced! The festival has been set for Saturday, October 14 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., according to a news release. The release says the festival, which is…

Abby Wolfzorn • Drawing/Painting

As an artist in Jackson, TN, how has the local community influenced and inspired your artistic journey? Are there any specific aspects of the city or its culture that have had a significant impact on your creative process? The local…

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