Celebration to mark 35th Anniversary of The STAR Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A celebration marking a major milestone here in the Hub City is coming up soon. On Thursday, May 11, the STAR Center is celebrating its 35th Anniversary, honoring…
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Friends of Heart to host series of fundraising events next month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Friends of Heart, a local nonprofit aiming to improve heart health in West Tennessee, will be hosting a series of upcoming events. On Thursday, May 4, the organization…
'Heart of the Hub City' dance night coming in May
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Break out the dancing shoes! The City of Jackson Recreation and Parks Department is partnering with Ballet Arts Jackson and The Ned to bring a night of…
Mr. & Miss FHU named at annual ceremony
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- A local university awards one of its highest honors to a few students. Freed-Hardeman University recognized eight students as nominees for Mr. and Miss FHU Thursday morning.…
3 arrested in Henderson County drug investigation
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Three people have been arrested following an ongoing drug investigation in Henderson County. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 36-year-old William Corey Hayes, 32-year-old…
Prayer group visits Jackson elementary school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A group of pastors joined to pray at a local elementary school. Led by Pastor Clarence Currie of New Day Church, the group meets weekly to hold a prayer…
United Way West TN to offer new tutoring program following grant
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new tutoring program will soon be offered by United Way of West Tennessee. The program, called Tutor U, is made possible following a Connected Literacy Partner grant by the Tennessee Department of Education. A news release…
Jackson filmmaker releases new movie 'The Reaper Man'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson resident is releasing a new movie to the world. Jaron Lockridge wrote, directed, and produced his film, "The Reaper Man." The film follows a widow as…
Fish Tent opens at World's Biggest Fish Fry in Paris
PARIS, Tenn.--It's fish frying season here in West Tennessee and Wednesday marked the opening of the fish tent at the World's Biggest Fish Fry in Paris. The day started out with a…
Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance celebrates history
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The year 2023 marks 100 years of Tennessee having a sustainable funding source for roads. The Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance see this time as a way to celebrate,…
United Way releases new ALICE data
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of Tennessee released a groundbreaking study that reveals the size and scope of financial hardship across the state. UWTN has partnered with "United for ALICE," which developed…
Millions of dollars granted to combat homelessness
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Wednesday, local mayors, Tennessee Continuum of Care Directors, and more gathered to receive a $3.2 million Continuum Care grant to address homelessness in Jackson. "Today's check was over…
Blue Oval meeting focuses on workforce involvement
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Blue Oval City Community Impact meeting was held on how to get more people involved in the workforce. The Workforce Development Director of Eastman Chemical Company and…
Local farmer speaks to Rotary Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Downtown Rotary Club invited a local farmer as their guest for this week's meeting. Patterson Freeman became the manager of McWherter Farms in 2013, and he…
Girl Scouts Heart of the South announces new CEO
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Girl Scouts Heart of the South has a new staff member. Wednesday, they announced Venus Chaney as their new Chief Executive Officer. “Venus embodies 360° of exceptional leadership. She is the first CEO to rise through…
