10 students awarded scholarships
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Leaders Education Foundation has awarded a new scholarship to 10 students from West Tennessee. The Workforce Readiness Scholarship is a $9,500 award split among 10 students who attend with…
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Tyson gives update on Newbern expansion
NEWBERN, Tenn. -- Tyson released an update on efforts to expand into Newbern. Tuesday, a news release from Tyson said that the final two phases of their $20 million expansion is underway.…
Trees available for reserve for Tennessee Tree Day
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Looking to spruce up your yard? You can claim your new tree ahead of Tree Day! According to the Tennessee Environmental Council, residents of the state will be able to reserve a tree for small donation up…
Fundraiser being held to support Bob's Burgers owners
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Bells community is coming together to help Bob's Burgers, and you can be a part of it. The restaurant was lost to an early morning fire on Tuesday. The Bells First Baptist Church is hosting a…
Suicide prevention fundraiser to be held in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local musician is hosting an event for suicide prevention. Tosh Newman, a country music singer and songwriter, is hosting a fundraising event at Hub City Brewing Friday night. The event will not only raise funds for…
Issue of sex trafficking raised after August 2021 arrest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The topic of sex trafficking has been raised after a local man was arrested. Christopher Clark was arrested by the Jackson Police Department in August of 2021. Clark offered money…
Jackson-Madison Co. School Board holds first meetings of 2023
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board held their first meetings of 2023 on Tuesday. Various committees met to discuss their plans for the remainder of this school year, and future…
Training sessions address EMS worker shortage across state
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Every week, people in the community have the chance to train for life-saving work and provide critical access to medical care. The Tennessee Ambulance Services Association, along with emergency…
Bells restaurant total loss after early morning fire
BELLS, Tenn. -- Early on Tuesday morning, a call was made concerning a beloved restaurant in Bells, Tennessee: Bob's Burgers. "Upon arrival, we found heavy smoke coming from Bob's Burgers," said…
New field manager named for Jackson Rockabillys
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local summer baseball team has announced their first manager. The Jackson Rockabillys introduced their inaugural field manager, former Major League Baseball player Matt Franco, Tuesday morning at the…
UTM to host annual Civil Rights Conference next month
MARTIN, Tenn. -- A local university is preparing for a month full of events. The University of Tennessee at Martin will host the 23rd Annual Civil Rights Conference in February. According UT Martin's website, the yearly event aims to "broaden…
Applications open for Sue Shelton White Scholarship
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An opportunity for financial assistance is being offered for some local students. Madison Area Democratic Women (MADW) announce applications are now open for the $2,500 Sue Shelton White Scholarship. A news release states the scholarship is in…
Local bakery feels the effects of a national shortage
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Egg prices have soared to historically high prices. Although households across the country are feeling the effects, so are the places that need them the most. For the…
Two schools host open houses
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two schools in the Jackson-Madison County School System held open houses Monday night. Jackson Central-Merry Early College High School held their open house, giving future students and parents a chance to see what the school has…
Authorities investigating fire in vacant home
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Authorities are investigating a fire at a home in the Hub City. Firefighters were called to a house fire on Daugherty Street in east Jackson. Authorities say it is a vacant home and no one was…
