Tennessee native creates chemo kits
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One Tennessee native is giving back to cancer patients after being personally affected by the disease. Sidney Church is a grad student at the University of Tennessee at Martin.…
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Church donating clothing, items to foster children
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- One church is taking steps to fill a need one bag at a time. The First United Pentecostal Church in Lexington is starting Hangers of Hope, a project to help students in foster care receive clothing…
Director of Schools needed in local district
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- The McKenzie Special School District is seeking a new director of schools. The school district says they are looking for someone with a Masters Degree in education and would like…
District gives update on long-awaited Pope School
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- There is an update on the new Pope School for the Jackson-Madison County School System. Anyone who has lived in Madison County for over the last decade…
Some roads slick following second round of winter weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- How did last night's freezing rain and ice impact our area? Many businesses and city offices were closed to start the first day of February. The condition of the roads…
JMCSS open enrollment extended due to weather
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Due to recent weather, you may still have a chance to enroll your child in a school outside of your zone. Open enrollment is a program offered by the…
Icy weather brings potential for dangerous roads
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- Round two of the winter mix came through between Tuesday and Wednesday. With snow and ice hitting throughout the West Tennessee area, it was important to see how…
Ray Condray to announce candidacy for Jackson mayor
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Ray Condray is set to announce that he is running for Mayor of Jackson. In a news release on Wednesday, Condray says on February 4, he will join family and his supporters outside City Hall to announce…
JEA announces organization changes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Energy Authority has a new President/CEO. As of Wednesday, Monte Cooper assumed the role after it was first announced back in August. JEA says that Ryan Porter will become the company's Chief Operating Officer…
Proposals being accepted for annual grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Have an initiative that can help the community? The West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation is now accepting proposals for the next round of Community Impact Grants, according to a news release. The Foundation says that non-profits could that…
Old Country Store to host unique Valentine's experience
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store is preparing to host a unique Valentine's dinner experience. The third annual Valentine's Day three-course dinner for couples will be held from Monday,…
3 West TN State Parks offering romantic Valentine's dinner
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some of Tennessee's State Parks are offering a romantic dinner for Valentine's Day. Among those participating include three in West Tennessee: Natchez Trace State Park, Pickwick Landing State Park, and Paris Landing State Park. Couples can visit…
School & Business Closings: Thursday, Feb. 2
The following schools will be closed on Thursday, February 2 due to inclement weather: Alamo City Schools Bells City Schools Benton County Schools Bethel University (Delayed opening until 9:30 a.m.) Bradford Special School District Carroll Academy Carroll County Schools Chester…
Black History Month • Week One
Juanita Jones Occupation Founder & Executive Director of Keep My Hood Good (KMHG) and Jackson Madison County Commissioner, District 5 What’s new with you? We will be celebrating Keep My Hood Good 13 year Anniversary Banquet, February 9, 6:30p at…
Crews ready as second day of ice sticks to West Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The second round of winter weather has already started, and after getting through the first round of rain, electric crews are preparing for another night of…
