$3.5 million to be invested into West Tennessee communities
JACKSON, Tenn. – Delta Regional Authority announced a $3.5 million investment into West Tennessee’s communities. Structural steel is erected less than one year after Ford and SK On…
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Jackson becomes second Tennessee city with Safe Haven Baby Box
JACKSON, Tenn. – Jackson is now the second city in Tennessee to install a Safe Haven Baby Box. The Baby Box, described by the founder Monica Kelsey as a “last resort”…
4th annual Jackson Pride celebration returning with events at Conger Park, Civic Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is preparing to celebrate the Hub City's LGBTQ+ community. The 4th annual Jackson TN Pride event returns with two separate events on Saturday, September 16.…
M. D. Anderson Planetarium’s October of 2023 schedule
From the University of Memphis Lambuth: JACKSON, Tenn.— The University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium recently announced its schedule of shows for October: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 5:30 p.m. – “Hubble Vision” Friday, Oct. 6, 1:30 p.m. – “Hubble Vision”…
UT Gardens Jackson to hold plant sale in early October
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson has announced the dates for this year's Fall in the Garden plant sale. The news release says the plant sale and lecture series will be on October 5 from 9…
West Tennessee State Fair returns to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 168th annual West Tennessee State Fair has returned to the Hub City. Located at Jackson Fairgrounds Park, friends and family can enjoy fun rides and great food. …
JMCSS Education Vision Committee meets
JACKSON, Tenn. – Local school leaders met to discuss some important issues related to the school district. The Education Vision Committee with the Jackson-Madison County School District met Tuesday…
Celebrity Golf tournament held in Madison County
JACKSON, Tenn. – A former NFL player visited the Hub City to raise funds for a great cause. The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce held their 12th annual Celebrity Golf…
Gentiva Hospice relocates in Jackson, director explains their services
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Conversations around hospice care have opened for many Americans after former President Jimmy Carter entered hospice earlier this year. Now, Gentiva Hospice in Jackson is aiming to educate the…
Popular vendor returns to West Tennessee State Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee State Fair has officially begun and one vendor has been present for quite a few decades. The smell of chicken was taking over the…
Students get a look into an interactive adventure semi
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Army AS4, an interactive adventure semi, is giving students at area high schools an experience September 12-14 and 19th. The Army AS10, the eSports gaming experience, will…
Illinois fugitive located in West Tennessee
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. – An Illinois fugitive has been captured in West Tennessee. According to the US Marshals Service, Eric Hardy, 32, of Decatur, IL, was found on Wynn Street in Tiptonville. The news release says that Hardy was wanted for…
FAME holds inaugural convening of Technical Advisory Council
From Jackson State Community College: JACKSON, TENN. – Jackson State Community College’s (JSCC) completion coordinator for the Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) Co-op, Catherine Roberts, was recently inducted into the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Technical Advisory Council. The FAME…
Grand opening set for 2 new businesses moving into theLOCAL
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Hub City will soon welcome new businesses to its center for micro-retail. On Saturday, September 30, a grand opening will be held at theLOCAL for new tenants: Burn Your Truth and Grinning Soul Crochet. Described as…
Hub City schools do their part for 2023 Hunger Action Month
JACKSON, Tenn. – September is "Hunger Action Month" and students in the Hub City have decided to do their part to help. This is 12th year of this tradition that…
