A taste of the islands available in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. ---One restaurant is opening their doors to the community with a taste of island cuisine. Island Jamaican Spice is an authentic taste of Jamaican food with a few soul…
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Sorority celebrates over a century of service
JACKSON, Tenn. — A local sorority celebrates over 100 years of service. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated celebrated its Founders’ Day Saturday. The day marked the 110th Founders’ Day for the organization.…
Event returns celebrating the 'Boys in Blue'
JACKSON, Tenn.---A local ball is held here in Jackson. The annual Law Enforcement Ball was held Saturday night at the Jackson Fairgrounds. Law enforcement from all around the surrounding areas were…
A dream event returns to the Carl Perkins Civic Center
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local organization hosts an exciting event. The annual "A Night at the Caribbean" was held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center on Saturday night hosted by the Dream…
Haywood Co. Sheriff's Office needs assistance finding a missing person
HAYWOOD CO., Tenn.---Local law enforcement needs yours help finding a missing woman. According to the Haywood County Sheriff's Office, Britney Anderson Watson has been missing since Saturday, January 7th. [caption id="attachment_1296491" align="aligncenter"…
Local city honors MLK's legacy with parade
BOLIVAR, Tenn. ---A local city celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The streets of Bolivar were packed Saturday as many came together for a big celebration: the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King…
Local organization donates funds to fight cancer
JACKSON, Tenn. —Local organization makes a donation to fight against breast cancer. Elks #192 of Jackson presented a $9,000 check to the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation's Breast Cancer Awareness Fund on Saturday.…
Elks #192 makes donation to help local youth
JACKSON, Tenn. —Organization donates to help local youth. Elks #192 presented a $4,000 check to the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson on Saturday. According to the Boys and Girls Club Executive Director, Sabrina Anderson, the funds will be used…
"Kill list" discovered at West Tennessee high school
DRESDEN, Tenn. -- A "kill list" was discovered at a local high school. In Weakley County, a kill list was discovered at Dresden High School in one of the bathrooms last…
Two birthdays celebrated at Brookdale Jackson Oaks
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two special ladies were recognized today at Brookdale Jackson Oaks. A celebration was held for Caribel Herndon and Maxine McNatt to celebrate their birthdays. Herndon turned 103 on January…
Jackson State initiative pushes for use of grants
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is promoting an education initiative. Tennessee Reconnect, which was established in 2018, is an initiative to help more adults attend community college or a technical college. Tennessee Reconnect recently dropped the minimum age requirement…
School official talks about new bus tracking app
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local school has found a way for students and parents to be more informed going forward. With a new app comes a greater opportunity and experience for parents…
Nominations being accepted for 2023 Sterling Awards
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nominations are being accepted for the 2023 Sterling Awards. According to the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women, the awards will honor the 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee, the Outstanding Woman Military Veteran, and presents…
Several events set to be held over weekend
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Coming up this weekend, West Tennessee has several events you won't want to miss. Starting off on Saturday, the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade will be held in…
Lexington students hospitalized after inhaling Delta-9
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- Students at a local school were hospitalized after arriving to campus impaired. Friday morning, tipsters alerted us to a law enforcement and ambulance presence at Lexington High School. We…
