New eatery available in Bolivar
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- There's a new business in Bolivar. The Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of Market Street Eatery & Bar at 109 West Market Street. It…
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2023 Circles of Hope Telethon set for August 13
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit is preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year. The 40th annual Circles of Hope Telethon is just a few weeks away. The Exchange Club Carl…
UT Gardens expert shares tips you can use
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A landscaping and gardening expert from the University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson shared tips you can use. Jason Reeves, a curator at UT Gardens, said that most people…
Teen arrested in connection to 2022 homicide
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a teen has been arrested in connection to a 2022 homicide in Ripley. The TBI says that on Dec. 7, 2022, their agents joined in on the investigation into the fatal…
Job fair held for Dixie plant in Jackson, second set for Saturday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Georgia-Pacific is hosting two job fairs this month for careers with Dixie Jackson. According to a news release, these events aim to recruit local talent for…
City looks to add 'speed humps' in new neighborhoods
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents of Jackson could soon see a new change where they live. Mayor Scott Conger held a meeting Thursday discussing adding speed humps into new neighborhoods. Since 2019…
3 Jackson men receive sentence over 2020 carjacking
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Three Jackson men have been sentenced over a 2020 carjacking in Bolivar. Thursday, the United States Department of Justice announced that Delvion Beard, 22, Quadarius Greer, 21, and Bryson Townsley, 21, all of Jackson, have been sentenced…
Henderson County hospital earns grant from the state
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Health is supporting a local hospital with a grant. According to BradenHealth, the Henderson County Community Hospital has been granted $687,500 to help with infrastructure improvements and expanding access to healthcare services. The…
Tickets on sale for Catfish Derby, Riverfest
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tickets are on sale now for the Catfish Derby & Riverfest in Hardin County. This year's headliner is Jo Dee Messina, who is currently on her Heads Carolina-Tails California Greatest Hits tour. It will also feature…
Local organizations participate in Red Sand Project in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local organizations take part in the Red Sand Project. The Red Sand Project is a collaborative art installation designed to shed light on human trafficking. On Thursday, the…
Poll of the Day: 'Barbie' vs. 'Oppenheimer'
Moviegoers will have two very different big-budget films to choose from while visiting the theater this weekend: Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer." The two high-profile films, which are seemingly opposite in tone, have sparked multiple jokes and memes…
Magna announced as first supplier for BlueOval City, will create around 1,300 new jobs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- One of the world’s largest automotive suppliers will create over 1,000 new jobs across the state. On Thursday, Governor Bill Lee and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C.…
U of M Lambuth recruiting new students for Fall '23
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college says it's never too late to sign up for classes. Leaders with the University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus are asking for those interested in attending college or…
Jackson Theatre Guild presenting '9 to 5: The Musical' through Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can "tumble out of bed" and stumble to downtown Jackson for an exciting performance. The Jackson Theatre Guild will present "9 to 5: The Musical" at The Ned beginning…
TBI answers array of questions for Media Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation opened the doors to their newest lab. On Wednesday for Media Day, representatives from the TBI spoke about several topics. One of…
