Union University welcomes in Class of 2027
JACKSON, Tenn. — Union University welcomed the Class of 2027 by helping them move in. This is an annual event for the university, with upperclassmen, staff, and faculty…
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Jackson's budget meeting held Thursday morning
JACKSON, Tenn. — The agenda was full for the Jackson city budget meeting Thursday morning. A few items on the agenda consisted of the proposed budget amendments, including the salary for…
Pretzelmaker opens in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new dining option is added to the Hub City. Pretzel Maker opened its doors to Jackson residents. The store is located on Stonebrook Place. Pretzel Maker has…
No injuries in early morning Henderson County fire
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There were no injuries following an early morning house fire in Henderson County. According to Lynn Murphy, with the Henderson County Fire Department, firefighters were called to the 15000 block of Highway 104 North around…
Newbern Police step up enforcement for Labor Day
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- The Newbern Police Department says they are stepping up their enforcement on impaired driving. The department shared on Facebook that they will be working with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office for the "Booze It and Lose…
Madison County Sheriff's Office investigating theft of vehicles, firearms
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is investigating thefts of both vehicles and firearms. According to a news release, between late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning, the sheriff's office responded to thefts reported in the Cotton…
Nonprofit to host cornhole tournament in September
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A nonprofit says they are bringing back their cornhole tournament. CASA of West Tennessee says their Rock and Roll Cornhole Tournament will be at the Farmers Market in downtown Jackson. The tournament will serve as a fundraiser…
Gibson County Sheriff's: Scammers posing as Fireman Association
GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Gibson County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of scammers posing as the Gibson Fireman's Association. The sheriff's office shared via Facebook that the scammers are calling from a Pennsylvania number (717) 971-6619. They say…
FULL INTERVIEW: LIFELINE Back to School blood drive
JACKSON, Tenn. -- LIFELINE Blood Services is hosting its Back to School Blood Drive! The drive is set for Thursday, August 24 at 183 Sterling Farms Drive in Jackson, with they Dyersburg location…
2nd Annual Casey Jones Village Festival set for October
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Second Annual Casey Jones Village Festival has been announced! The festival has been set for Saturday, October 14 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., according to a news release. The release says the festival, which is…
Abby Wolfzorn • Drawing/Painting
As an artist in Jackson, TN, how has the local community influenced and inspired your artistic journey? Are there any specific aspects of the city or its culture that have had a significant impact on your creative process? The local…
Final night for rehearsals before local production of 'Dream Girls'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's nearly showtime for the local production of a well-known musical. Wednesday evening was the final night of rehearsals for the upcoming production of 'Dream Girls" at 'The Ned'…
Homeless dog Dora captured over weekend
MEDINA, Tenn. -- Good Samaritans have finally captured a homeless dog. For around a year, a local group of concerned citizens has been trying to catch a stray dog. The dog could…
1 killed in FBI-involved shooting; neighbor shares what he saw
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- There was an FBI-involved shooting on Sanford Street in Henderson Wednesday morning. A neighbor provided some details about what they heard in the early hours of the morning.…
American Idol live auditions are just days away
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Virtual auditions for "American Idol" are just days away from coming to a screen near you! Could you be the next American Idol? That's always the question contestants…
