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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…

30-year tradition to continue in Darden

DARDEN, Tenn. -- One family is continuing a more than 30-year tradition this holiday season. The Wood family have once again decorated their home with a drive-thru light display. Aaron and…

Sterling Awards applications open for 2024

UPDATE: Due to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday observed on Monday, January 15, the deadline for submitting nominations for the annual Jackson Area Business and Professional Women Sterling Awards has been extended to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 17.…

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