Jackson's Kitchen + Catering opens in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City welcomed a new breakfast and lunch spot downtown. The business owners that brought Jackson's Rock'n Dough Pizza and the Hub City Brewery have now opened their…
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Jackson police temporarily close portion of East Chester during barricade
JACKSON, Tenn. — Jackson Police temporarily closed a portion of East Chester Street, Monday afternoon. Jackson police say that officers arrived to serve a search warrant on a home in the area around Hillcrest Circle Drive. A lieutenant says that…
TBI releases annual 'Crime in Tennessee' report
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released their annual "Crime in Tennessee" report. Their news release highlights a decrease in murder, rape, kidnapping reports from 2021 to 2022, a decrease in DUI arrests from 2021 to 2022,…
Mayor, judge look back on life of late lawmaker Roy Herron
WEAKLEY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A long-time Tennessee lawmaker and former Democratic Party Chairperson has died, leaving an empty void in the hearts of many. Roy Herron, 69, passed away on Sunday at the…
Long-awaited ramen bar officially opens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new dining option has been added to north Jackson. Kami Ramen Bar had there grand opening on July 10. Families can pick from options like ramen, Japanese…
GALLERY: Sinkhole forms in mall parking lot
UPDATE (8/11/23): GALLERY: New sinkhole appears near businesses in north Jackson A crew could be seen making repairs to the sinkhole at Old Hickory Mall on Friday, August 11, as a new sinkhole appeared at a nearby shopping center (see…
Waste Convenience Center to close for construction
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Solid Waste Convenience Center at Passmore Lane is temporarily closing one day this month. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department says that the center on Passmore Lane will close on Thursday, July 20 so that a…
Textile Art Exhibit on display in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Textile Art Exhibit is on display in downtown Jackson. The exhibit, which was first setup on July 5, is a collaborative effort between Valerie Poston Porter and her friend Doris Mays. Their exhibit includes several homemade…
Construction to begin on sidewalk project in downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- A new sidewalk project is announced for the City of Lexington. Construction will soon begin on a new sidewalk project spanning from Main Street/South Broad Block east to the Main Street/Fielder Street Block. According to information shared…
McKenzie Mayor releases list of businesses cited for underage sale
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The McKenzie Police Department has issued several citations to local businesses for selling tobacco or alcohol to underage customers. According to McKenize Mayor Ryan Griffin, authorities conducted compliance checks at multiple locations throughout the city in May.…
Yancy Freeman to be recommended as next Chancellor of UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd will make a recommendation for the next Chancellor of UT Martin. According to a press release, Yancy Freeman will be recommended by Boyd to the UT Board of Trustees. Freeman…
Friendship Day party, potluck to be hosted at Hub City Brewing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An upcoming event will celebrate friendship in the Hub City. Local artist and publisher Carla Cruit, also known as Rose Elaine, will host a Friendship Day party and potluck on Saturday, August 5. The event will…
United Way West TN awarded grant to launch Rockabilly Readers program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee has been awarded a grant to begin the Rockabilly Readers program. A $4,000 grant provided by the Community Foundation of West Tennessee will allow the new program to launch in partnership with…
School uniforms, supplies needed for local children in foster care
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Madison County Foster Parent Association announces a need for school uniforms and school supplies for local children. According to a press release, there are 72 children in foster care in Madison County, and the Jackson…
New Jackson restaurant host soft opening
JACKSON, Tenn.--- A new restaurant has its soft opening. The wait is over Kami Ramen Bar hosted its soft opening this weekend. It was a packed house for the soft opening…
