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JMCSS is renewing its math curriculum

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School System is renewing its curriculum in a specific subject. The state requires every school district to adopt new curriculum on a cycle. Tuesday, the school…

Comedian Leanne Morgan coming to Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Comedy is coming to the Hub City! Leanne Morgan, a comedian from Adams, in Middle Tennessee, will be performing at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on March 4.…

Several events to mark MLK Day in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Several events are being held in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Weakley County Reconciliation Project and Discovery Park of America are hosting an essay competition to honor King. They say high school seniors in Benton, Carroll, Crockett,…

United Way of West TN establishes Office of Childhood Success

JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee announces its current education initiatives have been merged under an umbrella called the Office of Childhood Success. According to a press release, the classification was created to emphasize the organization's increased support…

JPD investigating shooting of 19-year-old

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The shooting of a 19-year-old in northeast Jackson is under investigation. The department says around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, Shmyia Lashea Manley died from a shooting in the…

HCMC spotlights first baby of 2023

PARIS, Tenn. -- Henry County Medical Center is spotlighting their New Year baby for 2023. Pictured is Franklin Matthew, the HCMC New Year’s Baby born on January 1, 2023 at 6:53 a.m. to proud parents Ashley…

First Hub City Flea Market of the year opens this weekend

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The first Hub City Flea Market event of the year kicks off this weekend. The flea market will open at the Jackson Fairgrounds from Friday, January 6 through Sunday, January 8. The Hub City Flea Market features…

Blood donations needed as new year begins

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A blood center needs you to roll up your sleeves and donate to save a life, or three. With the start of the new year, there is an urgent…

First twins of 2023 born at Jackson general

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special delivery to rang in 2023 at a local hospital. The first twins of the new year at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital were born on Sunday. The…

People head to the gym as new year begins

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Your gym may get a little more crowded in the next few months. With the new year here, gyms are having a major increase in business. Usually…

Events this Week in West Tennessee: Jan. 2-8

Don't miss any of the fun in the 731! Check out our list of events happening this week in West Tennessee. Note: LIFELINE Blood Services has announced an urgent need for blood donations. Click here for mobile blood drive locations…

Residents share their New Year's resolutions

JACKSON, Tenn. -- There are many new year traditions. One of those is to set a New Year's resolution, which is when someone sets a goal for themselves that they want to…

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