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Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store announces September events

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A news release shared a full schedule of events planned for community members in September at Brooks Shaw’s Old Country Store and Casey Jones Village. The news release: Weekly events begin with Craft Camp at 10:30 a.m.…

Local sites receive portion of historic preservation fund

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Several historic sites across Tennessee are getting preservation grant funds. Sites receiving a portion of over $1.1 million from the Federal Historic Preservation Fund include: Benton County -- NAPAS: $17,335 to fund archaeological investigations at the Moore…

Crips gang member receives collective 44 year sentence

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday that a member of the Crips has received a sentence. The news release says that Devin Jerrod Long, 32, of Jackson, was arrested by Jackson police back in June of 2020…

Many celebrate 2023 Labor Day at Beech Lake

HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Monday marked Labor Day, a day where families go out and spend some fun in the sun while they enjoy their time off work. Community…

Dyer County fair underway for 2023

DYER COUTY, Tenn. -- The fair is currently underway in Dyer County, offering rides, food, and plenty of fun. Residents have flocked to the fairgrounds to participate in exhibits, shows, and…

THP works to keep travelers safe during Labor Day

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Highway Patrol has implemented an increase in enforcement for Labor Day travel. The increased enforcement began on Friday at 6 p.m. and will continue until Tuesday…

Starts With Us holds solution session in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Starts With Us  hosted a solution session to discuss gun safety in Tennessee. Following the Covenant Elementary School shooting, Tennesseans rallied together to have a group discussion regarding gun safety with citizens solutions. This discussion was hosted…

Ripley marks impressive anniversary on Labor Day

RIPLEY, Tenn. -- A local town celebrated an impressive anniversary. The City of Ripley observed their 100th annual Labor Day celebration Starting on the September 2, it continued through to…

9th 'Guitar as Art' contest held in Martin

MARTIN, Tenn. -- The Soybean Festival commenced its events with an interesting art gallery. The Soybean Festival commences its events with an interesting art gallery. The University of Tennessee at…

Residents enjoy Day 3 of a cultural festival

JACKSON, Tenn.---Residents enjoy Day 3 of a local festival. The African Street Festival presented by the Society for African American Cultural Awareness held day three of  its festival on…

September programs at the Jackson Madison County Library

JACKSON, Tenn. —-JMC Library offers fun for all ages. The Jackson-Madison County Library has a variety of programs for teens and children to enjoy this month. Check out all the library has to offer. This month’s activities for teens include: Teen Advisory…

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