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University names classroom for esteemed graduate

MARTIN, Tenn. --A local university names classroom for esteemed graduate. According to information from the University of Tennessee at Martin, on May 5 a classroom naming event was held for former graduate, and well-known businessman, James “Jimmy” Tosh and his…

Kicking off summer with the joy of reading

LEXINGTON, Tenn.-- Kids get ready to dive into an ocean of possibilities. The Everett Horn Public Library in Lexington kicked-off its Summer Reading program Friday. This year's theme is: "Ocean of Possibilities." Kids…

Local law enforcement talks with state's house speaker

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local law enforcement leaders gathered at the Old Country Store to discuss some on-going topics happening in Tennessee. They met with Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton to discuss their thoughts…

First Friday Forum looks at Jackson-Madison County sports

JACKSON, Tenn. -- This month's First Friday Forum honored the past, present, and future of Jackson-Madison county athletics. Dan Morris and David Thomas, both board members of the Jackson-Madison County Sports Hall of Fame, were speakers of the event.…

Local group looks to honor women in the military

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local organization is looking to honor women who served. The Daughters of the American Revolution are honoring local women veterans on June 12 at 2 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6496 on Airways…

New pediatric unit opened in the Hub City

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and West Tennessee Healthcare marked the opening of a new pediatric unit at Jackson- Madison County General Hospital. Community members, staff and families celebrated the center's opening with a ribbon cutting on…

March for Jesus set for Saturday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- March for Jesus is coming to the Hub City this weekend. The march will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday at 405 Airways Boulevard and end at The AMP in downtown Jackson, near the Farmers Market. The…

2022 Hub City Health Expo held on Friday

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A free community event is promoting wellness and a healthy lifestyle. The Jackson Recreation and Parks Department, in partnership with Sisters With Aspiring Goals and the Jackson-Madison County School System, hosted the Hub City Health Expo…

Two groups deliver free donuts across Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A donut chain and a local organization partnered to deliver the sweet breakfast favorite. In honor of National Donut Day, Dunkin Donuts donated over 70 dozen donuts for the Salvation Army to distribute throughout Tennessee. Lt.…

New data on county youth stirs leaders to action

JACKSON, Tenn. -- State and local leaders are hoping to help steer Madison County youth on a path to success. According to the 2021 Tennessee Kids Count Report, Madison County ranked 95th out of the 95 counties in the state…

Celebrating Pride Month in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is Pride Month once again here in Tennessee. If you are looking to celebrate with the community, there are a few places you can go. In West Tennessee, the celebration has already begun! The Mid-South Pride…

Local man arrested for allegedly claiming to be lawyer

SEE ALSO: Boyd discusses criminal charges, responds to claims he represented self as lawyer JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local man has been arrested for allegedly impersonating a lawyer, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The TBI says that in…

Man charged in 2021 murder of Army veteran

UNION CITY, Tenn. -- A man that was already behind bars has now been charged with murder. Back in November, agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation joined the Obion County Sheriff's Office and other agencies in investigating the suspicious…

1972 time capsule unfortunately filled with water

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The 1972 time capsule was dug up on Wednesday, but it has had a rough time. Getting the time capsule, which was buried on Oct. 13 of 1972 in what is now Muse Park, turned out to…

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