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Nite Lite Theatre bringing 'Mary Poppins' to Milan

TRENTON, Tenn. -- A local theatre group is bringing a magical production to Gibson County. Nite Lite Theater is presenting "Mary Poppins" on March 17-19 and March 24-26. Disney's "Mary Poppins" is a musical fantasy that focuses on the children…

Black History Month • Week Two

Harrell Carter Occupation Civil Rights Activist; West Tennessee NAACP Area Director; President of the Jackson-Madison County Branch President What’s new at the JMC NAACP Branch? A recent election of some new executive committee members…

Conger holds ribbon cutting for campaign office

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mayor Scott Conger held a ribbon cutting for his campaign office for his mayoral candidacy. Conger has announced his plan to run for Jackson mayor once again.…

Student art exhibit open at The Ned

JACKSON, Tenn. -- You can support local college artists through an art exhibit. The Ned is hosting the UpstARTS! Collegiate Student Art Exhibition this month. The art is being featured in…

University offering free class on blues

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University of Memphis Lambuth is hosting the Blues at Lambuth,  Master Class Series. The free weekly music education program started Tuesday and will run through April 4…

UPDATE: Amber Alert issued for two Jackson teens

UPDATE (2/8/23): The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirms Taveion and Traveion Rogers have been found safe in Jackson. Felicia Wilson has turned herself in and is now in custody. UPDATE (2/7/23): JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says…

Community invited to celebrate opening of new business

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nurse is inviting the community to help her celebrate her new business. On Friday, February 10, Shay Miller is hosting the grand opening of Basil and Bourbon Catering and Events. She is inviting the public…

Scam callers pose a members of law enforcement

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new type of scam calls are in our area. Tuesday, two law enforcement agencies warned the community about scammers pretending to be part of their agency. Victims of…

Former mayor joins SWTDD staff

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A former West Tennessee mayor has joined the Southwest Tennessee Development District. According to a news release, McKenzie's former mayor, Jill Holland, has joined the SWTDD as their Local Government & Special Projects Coordinator. Holland, who has…

UT Martin students to head to the next Super Bowl

MARTIN, Tenn. -- Twenty-one students are heading to the Super Bowl. According to a news release, the students are heading to Arizona to ensure everything runs smoothly, including helping current and retired players and Hall of Famers from one pre-game…

FHU announces upcoming changes to staff

HENDERSON, Tenn. -- Freed-Hardeman University announced upcoming staff changes on Tuesday. FHU says that Dr. Richard A. Brumback III, who is an associate professor of Bible, will be taking over Dr. Justin Rogers' current role as the director of Graduate…

"The Little Mermaid" auditions to be held for JMCSS students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Auditions for "The Little Mermaid" are set to be held next week. The auditions are for any Jackson-Madison County School System student from grades sixth to 12th. They will be on Friday, February 17 from 9 a.m.…

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