Block Party celebrates small businesses in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A unique block party is held in the Hub City. The event was held downtown at theLOCAL and featured live music from local artists, vendors, yard games, and even food…
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Local event raises money to support Black entrepreneurs
JACKSON, Tenn.---Earlier today an annual fundraiser was hosted by the Soul Collective. The fundraiser was called the Jaxon Station Royal Reclamation. This is a black cultural celebration that offers a market,…
Old Country Store prepares for drive-thru service
JACKSON, Tenn.--- A local restaurant makes a move to offer a new way to dine. According to a news release, Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store just relocated the Wellwood Store to make room for a new drive-thru service. The move…
Local good Samaritans need your help
MADISON CO., Tenn.---Good Samaritans attempt to capture a homeless dog, and need your help. A group of West TN hometown heroes are working to capture a homeless dog. The group has made several attempts over the past year, including one…
Haywood County coach faces sex crime charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former coach that was wanted by investigators for multiple counts of alleged sex crimes has been captured. According to a news release from the US Marshals Two…
Car seat safety course held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages one to 13 in America. To help reduce fatalities, a standardized child passenger safety course was…
39th Tomato Festival begins in Ripley
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- The 39th annual Lauderdale County Tomato Festival has kicked off. The festival is presented by the Lauderdale Chamber/Economic & Community Development, the yearly event offers a variety of…
Mississippi church helps with remodel in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In a heartwarming display of kindness, a group of dedicated volunteers from Mississippi drove up to Jackson's Hub Club to help with some remodeling. Hub Club Director…
Local nonprofit, employment center join forces
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit and employment center have joined forces. An event was held Friday to kickstart the partnership between the Jackson Financial Empowerment Center and Manpower. The event…
Carroll County refuge dedicated to late sergeant
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- A former sergeant was honored on Friday. Sgt. Lee Russell Refuge is a new Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency refuge comprised of 570-acres in Carroll County. The…
Former coach arrested on multiple counts of sex crimes
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- A man wanted for multiple counts of sex crimes as a coach has been captured. On Thursday, July 13, Richard Nash Jr., 24, of Jackson, was arrested at his home on Netherwood Drive in north Jackson.…
Former Paris SSD Early Learning Coordinator indicted for theft
PARIS, Tenn. -- The former Early Learning Coordinator for the Paris Special School District (PSSD) in Henry County has been indicted for theft. Following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office, a…
Yancy Freeman confirmed as UT Martin's next Chancellor
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- After a special meeting of the University of Tennessee Board of Trustees on Friday, a new chancellor has been confirmed for UT Martin. …
'Trick or treat!': Halloween in July held at Rockabillys Stadium
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Dixie-Jackson hosted Halloween in July Thursday at the Rockabillys Stadium. An annual Halloween trunk-or-treat has been held in October at the Ballpark at Jackson, now known as…
Artists sought for crosswalk art in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Downtown Development Corporation is looking for artists to design and install temporary asphalt art in the crosswalks of Main Street and Church Street in downtown Jackson. The…
