Salvation Army helps kids ‘splash out of summer’
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Thursday, kids had the opportunity to come together to celebrate the return of school. The Salvation Army hosted the "Splash Outta Summer" event. The event had fun activities…
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Community gathers to learn about new Hope and Healing Foundation
JACKSON, Tenn. – There's a new resource focusing on the healthcare needs of West Tennessee. Thursday, friends, family members, and donors gathered to learn more about the new West…
Work session addresses anti-litter code, police staff
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson city officials convened for their monthly workshop session Thursday afternoon. In preparation for the September city council meeting, Mayor Scott Conger and council members convened to review…
Local coalition marks Overdose Awareness Day
JACKSON, Tenn. – It's International Overdose Awareness Day. The Jackson-Madison Prevention Coalition and the City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department held a community awareness fair at Westwood Community Center. In…
Birth Choice holds celebration for new additions
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Birth Choice held a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting Thursday as they celebrated new additions. Birth Choice celebrated their third mobile clinic, their latest ultrasound machine, and…
Jackson library receives grant for technology
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Hub City’s local library is thrilled for their recent grant that helps out their technology access. The Jackson-Madison County Public Library has been granted up to…
Finance department meets with constructors over Pope School
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Finance Department and constructors convened Thursday afternoon to place bids on the Pope Elementary School project. Up to 20 construction businesses were in attendance.…
School board chairman discusses yearly evaluation of superintendent
JACKSON, Tenn. – Dr. Marlon King, Superintendent of Jackson-Madison County Schools, is being evaluated by the school board. The school board held a meeting Thursday morning to discuss the superintendent's performance. They…
NFL star from West Tennessee visits students
GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn. – Students at one area school had a chance to kick-off football season and hear from an NFL sports figure who is also a West Tennessee native. …
Police: Large fentanyl seizure, multiple arrests made after stolen vehicle located
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- Local police make multiple arrests and a large fentanyl seizure after locating a stolen vehicle. According to the Dyersburg Police Department, around 12:30 p.m. on August 30, a license…
African Street Fest to begin Friday, continue into weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. – An annual celebration is returning to the Hub City this weekend. Preparations are underway for the 33rd annual African Street Festival. The festival will be held Friday…
Repairs to bridge to begin after Labor Day, says TDOT
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A three-year repair project is set to begin after Labor Day. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, contract crews will begin putting up signs on September 5 for a bridge repair project on SR 128…
Haywood Co. authorities seek ID in burglary investigation
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- Authorities are asking the public to help identify a suspect following a recent burglary. According to Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett, the man in these photos is wanted…
Bell ringing to be held to mark Constitution's anniversary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson community is being invited to celebrate the signing of the country's Constitution. The Jackson-Madison Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution says their organization will be celebrating Constitution Week from Sept. 17 to Sept.…
LIFELINE shares list of September blood drives
LIFELINE Blood Services has shared a list of blood drives being held during September of 2023: Simmons Bank -Bolivar 9/01/2023 12:00pm – 5:00pm Save-A-Lot – McKenzie 9/01/2023 12:00pm – 6:00pm Lowe’s – Milan 9/01/2023 1:00pm – 6:00pm Food Rite (Armory…
