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LIFELINE in immediate need of blood donations

From LIFELINE Blood Services: LIFELINE Blood Services has an immediate need for Type O, A negative, and B negative blood types. “The need for blood is constant and sometimes that need becomes critical. We have a few local heart surgery…

JSCC names Cameron Cates as new basketball Head Coach

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College announces that Cameron Cates has been selected as the new men's basketball Head Coach. A press release states Cates is a former JSCC student-athlete who comes to the team from Western Texas College,…

Ria Patel named as July 2023 Hub City Hero

JACKSON, Tenn. — Ria Patel, 2023 Madison Academic Magnet High School graduate, has been named as the June 2023 Hub City Hero. According to Patel's nominator, her goal is “to make an…

First cross country jamboree held in McKenzie

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A local town hosted its inaugural cross country jamboree. The event took place in McKenzie and featured participation from nine teams representing various regions of West Tennessee,…

First board meeting of school year held Thursday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board met on Thursday. This marks the school board's first meeting since the commencement of the new school year. During the session, the board recognized…

New business arrives in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn.-- A new business arrives in Jackson as Heartland Infusion opened its doors. The company, hailing from East Tennessee, joined forces with the Greater Jackson Chamber for a ribbon-cutting event…

Carroll County Fair returns to Huntingdon

HUNTINGDON, Tenn. -- An annual fair has returned to a local town. The Carroll County Fair is back in Huntingdon at the Carroll County Fairgrounds and Civic Center. Those in…

Rep. David Kustoff visits West Tennessee

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Congressman David Kustoff, representing the majority of West Tennessee, has dedicated this week to engaging with the local area. Congressman Kustoff has already visited several counties, including Hardin,…

Gun violence bus tour makes a stop in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A bus tour raising awareness on gun violence made a stop in Jackson on Thursday. State representatives and state senators across Tennessee supported the tour. One of…

10-year-old dies after house fire in Paris

PARIS, Tenn. -- Local authorities confirm a child has died following a house fire in West Tennessee. According to a social media post by the Henry County Sheriff's Office, a house fire at 2155 Highway 69 South in Paris was…

UTM Family Weekend schedule set

The following is from the University of Tennessee at Martin: MARTIN, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee at Martin will host its annual Family Weekend Sept. 8-10, featuring several events that will showcase the university and its community. [caption id="attachment_1666941"…

UofM Lambuth planetarium announces September schedule

From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn. — The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium has announced its schedule of shows for September: Friday, September 1, 1:30 pm – “TimeSpace” Tuesday, September 5, 5:30 pm – “Two Small…

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