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6th annual Crawfest to benefit local nonprofit

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Shrimp, burgers, and crawfish all for a good cause? A weekend event has you covered. The sixth annual Crawfest event is being held to support the Scarlet Rope Project this weekend at Hub City Brewing. This event…

HOTWORX to host Stress Awareness Month Event

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One business says they are joining in on Stress Awareness Month. According to a news release from HOTWORX, their Jackson location will be holding a Stress Awareness Month Event on April 27. HOTWORX says the event will…

Tea party event to bring mothers, daughters together

JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school is hosting an event to bring mothers and daughters together. Jackson Christian School's Alpha Omega will present their "Mommy, Me and Tea" event on Saturday, April 22. Guests are invited to dress in their…

New industry comes to West Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A company called 6K Energy announced Tuesday that they chose Jackson for the location of their brand new manufacturing site. The factory, which is scheduled to open in…

$25k in scholarships go to high school seniors

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Leaders Education Foundation awarded several scholarships during their fourth annual meeting Tuesday night. The foundation works to make lives better for students and teachers by awarding scholarships…

Man faces charges for shooting at Jackson gas station

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man if facing multiple charges after a shooting last week. According to a court document, Maurice Savalas Porter allegedly blocked in another person who was at the gas pumps at the Exxon on North Highland Avenue…

43rd Tennessee Iris Festival to begin next week

DRESDEN, Tenn. -- One city's biggest event is scheduled to kick off next week. The 43rd annual Tennessee Iris Festival is scheduled for April 29 through May 6 in Dresden. It was…

Mayor Candidates Respond: Housing

Ahead of the City of Jackson Municipal Election, we sat down with five of the mayoral candidates for their responses on a series of topics. Each candidate was asked the same questions…

Woman arrested after allegedly shooting person in head

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman from Henderson County has been arrested for allegedly shooting a person in the head. According to the US Marshal Service, 60-year-old Bobbie Delk, of Henderson County, was arrested Tuesday in Jackson. They say that on…

Teacher salaries, charter schools discussed

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board held a special work session, discussing several important topics. The committee in charge of doing the necessary research regarding a potential charter school…

Car show to benefit Carl Perkins Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- An event is being held to support the Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. According to a news release, Parkway Christian Auto Club of Jackson will be hosting their sixth annual "Blue Suede Shoes…

556 fallen law enforcement officers to be honored

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The names of 18 fallen Tennessee officers will soon be enshrined in our nation's capital. In May, a total of 556 names of U.S. law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty will be added…

Annual RIFA event shows appreciation to volunteers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA shows appreciation for their volunteers. RIFA hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation event on Tuesday, sponsored by Cadence Bank, at Baker Brothers BBQ downtown Jackson. Mayor Scott Conger addressed…

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