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USJ to host open house January 29

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The University School of Jackson will host its annual schoolwide open house on Sunday, January 29. The event, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. According to a…

Mothers invited to postpartum support group in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. -- All West Tennessee mothers are invited to attend a free event coming up this Sunday. The West Tennessee Postpartum Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. on January 29. This group is intended for all feeding preferences,…

Poetry contest launching for West Tennessee students

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Griot Collective of West Tennessee is launching a poetry contest for local students. The Griot Collective is a nonprofit literary arts organization which sponsors monthly poetry workshops for adults and high schoolers, open mics and other…

Two food giveaways coming to West Tennessee this week

SELMER, Tenn. -- Those in need in the community are invited to attend one of two upcoming food giveaways. Mid-South Food Bank announces they will host two food drives in West Tennessee this week. The first will take place on…

Jan Rhodes appointed director of JSCC's Savannah-Hardin Co. Center

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Following an extensive search to fill the position, a new director has been announced for Jackson State Community College's Savannah-Hardin County Center. A news release states Jan Rhodes has been appointed to the position by Vice President…

Jackson Theatre Guild to present 'Escanaba in da Moonlight'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Theatre Guild invites the community to join them for a special fundraising performance. JTG will present "Escanaba in da Moonlight" by Jeff Daniels from February 9-11. The show is described as a comedy with mild…

Champion athletes honored by local church

JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local church honored a college sports team for making history. Saint Paul C.M.E Church held a worship service this morning to honor and recognize the Lane College…

Black Tie and Boxing returns to the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. ---A popular event returns to Jackson.  Black Tie and Boxing presented by Leaders Credit Union returned on Saturday night. This is one of the biggest events of…

Cub Scouts learn weapon safety tips

MADISON CO. Tenn. ---Scouts learn important safety tips. Today, some Cub Scouts had the chance to learn some tips about weapon safety. Several Cub Scouts in the West Tennessee…

Fighters duke it out for a great cause

JACKSON, Tenn. ---A popular event comes back to Jackson. Black Tie and Boxing returned on Saturday night. Fighters from all around the Mid-south had mixed martial arts and kickboxing…

Book event held at Turntable Coffee

JACKSON, Tenn. --Imagination Library held Dolly Day at Turntable Coffee. This event was held to inform people about what they do for the community. The library provides free books for youth from…

Seminar held to help home buyers

JACKSON, Tenn.---An organization hosts a free seminar. Century 21 presented a free event for first time home buyers on Saturday. The seminar took place at 2:30 pm Saturday and was…

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