Jackson State mourns unexpected death of Dr. Mechel Camp
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson State Community College is mourning the loss of one of their own. Dr. Mechel Camp, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences and longtime English professor at Jackson…
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Staff celebrate academic achievements at Arlington Elementary
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school is celebrating an academic achievement. Tuesday evening, teachers at Arlington Elementary School were treated to a dinner and reward ceremony. The event was an opportunity to celebrate the school exiting the Tennessee Department…
A local state representative receives small business award
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Representative Johnny Shaw was awarded the Guardian of Small Business award by the National Federation of Independent Business. The award is given to legislators to recognize their…
West Tennessee State Fair returns to the fairgrounds
JACKSON,Tenn. -- The West Tennessee State Fair is back! Until September 18, fair goers have the chance to enjoy some annual fun. “We came last year and had a blast…
Officials talk details on new affordable homes coming to east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Plans for new homes have started in east Jackson. The groundbreaking for Legacy Estates took place on Monday. City Councilman Johnny Dodd shares what's next. "Right now we…
Salvation Army to host car show in Jackson, raise funds for building repairs
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Salvation Army in Jackson is beginning the "Raise the Roof" campaign, which will allow the building's roof to be repaired due to some major leaks.…
Annual golf tournament held in Jackson to benefit youth entrepreneurship program
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local nonprofit organization is taking a swing towards mentoring future entrepreneurs. The Jackson-Madison County African American Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual golf tournament at the Bent…
NASCAR driver to sport Blue Oval City logo for weekend race
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A NASCAR driver hits the track with an exciting new sponsor this weekend. NASCAR Driver Aric Almirola teams up…
First Research Symposium held at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare kicked off their first Research Symposium on Tuesday. The event took place at Jackson Madison County General…
Vols Baseball team to face Memphis Tigers in Jackson this November
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Rockabillys announce a special event coming to the Ballpark in November. The University of Tennessee Volunteers Baseball team will host the University of Memphis Tigers in their last game of the 2022 Fall Season. The…
The Chicken Shack celebrates 60 years at West Tennessee State Fair
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The West Tennessee State Fair is back in Jackson, and the Madison County 4-H organization is getting chicken ready for the week. The Chicken Shack has been serving…
Food Truck Brunch event coming to Jackson this Sunday
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Food truck fans may want to check out an upcoming event in the Hub City. Floral Cakes will host their first Food Truck Brunch event on Sunday, September 18. It will take place from 11 a.m. to…
Henderson County Fair returns for 2022
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- You know fall isn't too far away, with cooler weather beginning to set in, and because the county fair is back! The Henderson County Fair returns for another…
Police investigate car crash in east Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson police were on the scene Monday evening of a car that ran off of a busy Jackson street. The crash happened around 9 p.m. in the 200 block of East Forest Avenue, between Muse Street and…
New zoning proposal sparks disagreements in Carroll County
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. -- Tensions ran high during a local county commission meeting Monday evening. The purpose of this meeting was to vote on a change to the planning regulations in the area of the Carroll County 1,000 Acre…
