3rd Reelfoot Lake Osprey Festival begins
TIPTONVILLE, Tenn. -- The third annual Reelfoot Lake Osprey Festival is underway! You can bring the family to Reelfoot Lake State Park for a fun filled weekend. You can reserve your…
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West Tennessee Recovery Roundup set for Saturday
JACKSON, Tenn. – West Tennessee Recovery Roundup is being held in Jackson on Saturday. The event will feature several guest speakers including: David Shane Young Caleb Brooks Jonathan McClayton Michael Jamieson Richard Braggs Amy Coleman Among more It will be…
Day Camp powers kids to grow their abilities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Summer camps can be one of the highlights in a child's summer vacation, but this camp is empowering them not to just to have fun but to grow their…
Inmates make donation to JMCGH bereavement program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Inmates at a local correctional facility have made a donation to the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. CoreCivic says that the Crochet Class at the Whiteville Correctional Facility puts together handmade items to donate to groups within…
K9 Rex continuing to recover after lightning strike
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- The Dyersburg Police Department has shared an update on K9 Rex. Friday, the department shared that he has returned home after being rushed to the Animal Care Clinic earlier this week. Rex is still in non-enforcement status…
Browns Creek Lake to temporarily close for construction
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says Browns Creek Lake will temporarily close in August. The TWRA says the lake in Natchez Trace State Park will be closed for construction starting on August 1 and will continue…
Anita Cannedy named director of UTM Jackson Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new director has been named for the University of Tennessee at Martin Jackson Center. A press release confirms the position will go to Anita Cannedy, former director of…
Brownsville mayor addresses State of the City
BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. -- The City of Brownsville presented their annual State of the City address. In it, city leaders discussed the monumental task of upgrading the city's infrastructure to accommodate the predicted population increase due to new industries coming to…
Book talk, reception held for author in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A book talk and reception was held at the Ned in downtown Jackson Thursday to celebrate author Pamela Marshall's release of her book "The Art of Forgiveness." Marshall…
Residents welcomed to review plans for west Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson is looking for your input on future plans. A Community Open House was held Thursday night for the public to review proposed designs…
New eatery available in Bolivar
BOLIVAR, Tenn. -- There's a new business in Bolivar. The Hardeman County Chamber of Commerce has announced the opening of Market Street Eatery & Bar at 109 West Market Street. It…
2023 Circles of Hope Telethon set for August 13
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local non-profit is preparing for their biggest fundraiser of the year. The 40th annual Circles of Hope Telethon is just a few weeks away. The Exchange Club Carl…
UT Gardens expert shares tips you can use
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A landscaping and gardening expert from the University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson shared tips you can use. Jason Reeves, a curator at UT Gardens, said that most people…
Teen arrested in connection to 2022 homicide
RIPLEY, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says a teen has been arrested in connection to a 2022 homicide in Ripley. The TBI says that on Dec. 7, 2022, their agents joined in on the investigation into the fatal…
Job fair held for Dixie plant in Jackson, second set for Saturday
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Georgia-Pacific is hosting two job fairs this month for careers with Dixie Jackson. According to a news release, these events aim to recruit local talent for…
