Students get private showing of 'The Nutcracker'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Christmas ballet was performed at a well-known location in Jackson. Students from all over West Tennessee went to the Carl Perkins Civic Center for a special showing of…
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Annual coat drive aims to keep local children warm
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Some children can now keep warm this winter with new coats. The Washington Douglas Headstart and Early Headstart Center held its annual Children's Holiday Coat Drive sponsored by the…
Ground broke for new Dixie facility in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The largest business investment in Jackson broke ground on Friday. The Georgia-Pacific project brings a big impact to the Hub…
Therapy dogs spread holiday cheer in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A few furry visitors make a stop in downtown Jackson. A group of local therapy dogs visited City Hall and the Madison County Courthouse Friday morning. They were dressed…
City makes decision to postpone Jackson's Christmas parade
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson has made the decision to postpone the downtown Christmas parade. According to a press release, the Christmas Parade Committee is making the change due to a threat of heavy…
Free Christmas giveaway event coming to Weakley Co. Saturday
GREENFIELD, Tenn. -- A generous event is being organized for one local community this weekend. Greenfield First Baptist Church will host a free Christmas giveaway on Saturday, December 10. Free items will be distributed to anyone in need, including new…
Law enforcement brings kids on shopping spree in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local city brought law enforcement and the youth together. The Milan Police Department held their annual Shop with a Cop event. This is…
'A Union Christmas' held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University's Choirs and Orchestra put on quite a show Thursday night for the university's "Music: A Union Christmas" event. The event consisted of a variety of…
Atwood swears in new mayor
ATWOOD, Tenn. – The town of Atwood officially has a new mayor. Thursday night, a crowd packed into a town hall meeting for the swearing in of Fridie Algee. Algee won the election in early November against Mike Tolley…
Eternal flame returns to UT Martin
MARTIN, Tenn. -- An extinguished flame is burning once again after nearly 22 years. From 1986 to around the year 2000, the University of Tennessee at Martin's eternal flame…
City leaders discuss plans to buy Jackson Plaza
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A special budget meeting was called for Thursday morning to discuss plans that could impact Jackson for years to come. "We had a special call meeting today to consider the…
Wanted man may be in Dyer, Obion, Lake County area
DYER COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Dyer County Sheriff's Office says a wanted man may by in the Dyer, Obion or Lake County area. The sheriff's office says that Tommy Griffin is wanted by US Marshals for violation of…
Health department hosts free flu shot clinic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's that time of the year again. With the cold weather coming in, more people are getting sick. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department offered free flu shots to fight…
Business sponsors nonprofit's 105th home build
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local business lent a helping hand to a nonprofit. The PRA Group is sponsoring Habitat for Humanity's 105th home build. Habitat for Humanity is currently in the phase…
Big Burger fires up the grill in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new burger joint makes its way into the Hub City. Big Burger got its start as a ghost kitchen inside the Nineteen B restaurant that was located in…
