West Tennessee Healthcare welcomes in new surgeon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare has welcomed in a new surgeon. According to a news release, West Tennessee Healthcare now has Jordi Espel,…
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Corinth, Mississippi store to hold closing sale this week
CORINTH, Miss. -- A Mississippi store is going out of business, according to a news release. The release says that Casabella Furniture in Corinth is, unfortunately, going out of business. The two store owners, who have been there for more than…
Local Salvation Army heads to Kentucky as flood waters recede
HAZARD, Ky. -- The Salvation Army's mobile kitchen from Jackson has gone to assist with Kentucky flooding. The unit from Jackson, along with a unit from Louisville, Kentucky, arrived on Monday to assist those that have already been on…
Teacher of the Year down to 9 finalists in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nine finalists have been chosen for Tennessee's Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023. The news release from the Tennessee Department of Education says the finalists represent each of the eight Center of Regional Excellence areas in the…
Teachers receive a warm welcome, orientation in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Classes for Jackson-Madison County schools don't officially get underway until next week, but teachers and staff are already preparing. As part of this week's teacher in-service activities,…
Town hall held to focus on economic development
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A state leader is making stops across Tennessee to hear from local leaders on the topic of economic development. Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner…
Job fair held by Goodwill in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Job seekers were able to find new careers on Tuesday. The Goodwill Career Solutions Center in south Jackson held a job fair and community resource event from…
Church to host 'Back to School' giveaway Saturday in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students will have the opportunity to receive free items to help start off their school year. Empowerment Church is hosting a "Back to School" giveaway on Saturday, August 6. Beginning at noon, backpacks and school supplies…
Jackson City Council talks surplus property plan, may put more funds toward street paving
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Tuesday morning, the Jackson City Council approved on first reading a resolution establishing a surplus property policy. "One interesting thing I love about this policy is the mow-to-own,"…
Jackson Chamber's Mandy White elected Vice Chair to Japan-America Society of Tennessee's Board of Directors
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Mandy White, Chief Economic Development Officer for the Jackson Chamber, has been elected Vice Chair to the Japan-America Society of Tennessee, Inc. (JAST) Board of Directors. Headquartered in Nashville, the nonprofit JAST was established in 2000 to…
Madison County mayoral candidates tout qualifications, issues
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two men are on the ballot running for Madison County mayor. A.J. Massey is the Republican candidate. Fren'Cherry Miller is the Democratic candidate. The two both…
Students return to class for the new school year in Hardin County
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Hardin County students started returning to class on Monday to begin the new school year. "Super excited. It's one of the most exciting times of…
First Amendment Festival to be held in West Tennessee
UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A nonprofit is hosting a First Amendment Festival at Discovery Park of America. The festival is being hosted by The Freedom Forum at the park on Sept. 24. A news release from the park says there…
Stanton mayor speaks to Old Hickory Rotary Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Old Hickory Rotary Club held their weekly meeting on Monday. The meeting included a lunch, along with guest speaker, Stanton Mayor, Dr. Allan Sterbinsky. He…
United Way celebrating 80 years with Unitas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee hosting Unitas in celebration of its 80th anniversary. The event will take place on Aug. 18 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. This…
