84th Humboldt Strawberry Festival officially begins
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- A tradition that has been around since 1930 is back for another year of festivities. Monday evening was the kick off to the 84th annual Humboldt Strawberry Festival. …
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Short film to show glimpse of Jackson in 1952
JACKSON, Tenn. -- You have the chance to time travel right here in Jackson. For the Bicentennial Celebration, the 1952 short film "Jackson in 1952" will be played on Saturday, May 7. The movie will show 1950s attire, Brooks Shaw…
Polling locations set to receive your vote
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. -- Election Day is Tuesday, and counties across West Tennessee are prepared for you to cast your vote. "We're always excited for elections. We encourage all of our registered…
Jackson-Madison Co. School Board denies application for charter school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County School Board has voted to deny the application for a charter school. The board voted 7-1 to deny Hillsdale College's American Classical Education Charter School, according to a news release from the school system…
Business owners react to Friday's shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local business owners and their employees shared their thoughts about the fatal shooting Friday evening involving the killing of a minor and one young adult. One business owner on the…
Exemplary United Way Leader Award presented to Jackson's Matt Marshall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Matt Marshall, President and CEO of United Way of West Tennessee, was given a special honor at United Way's Southeast Regional Conference last week. The multi-day event kicked off on April 26 in Greenville, South Carolina. More…
Tennessee State Parks serving special Mother's Day meals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee State Parks are celebrating Mother’s Day with special meals at four locations. Cumberland Mountain State Park in Crossville, Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, David Crockett State Park in Lawrenceburg, and Natchez Trace State Park…
Health department urges vaccine, testing during Hepatitis Awareness Month
JACKSON, Tenn. -- May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Those recognizing the month include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department. The health department says that the most common types of hepatitis are hepatitis…
Jim Jackson Golf Classic brings out golfers for a good cause
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local golfers hit the green for a great cause. The Jim Jackson Golf Classic took place Monday morning at the Jackson Golf and Country Club. The golfing event was held to raise money for Youth Town…
TDOT completes construction on Campbell Street bridge, I-40 project on track for November finish
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nearly two years ago, the Tennessee Department of Transportation announced the widening of I-40, along with the reconstruction of five bridges here in West Tennessee. "Campbell Street is part…
Household hazardous waste collection to be held in McNairy Co. on May 7
SELMER, Tenn. -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) will hold a household hazardous waste collection in McNairy County this week. The mobile service gives residents the opportunity to properly dispose of hazardous waste such as pesticides, cleaning…
Residents of Jackson gathered to celebrate the founding of a sorority
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Members of Phi Delta Kappa held their Founder's Day ceremony Sunday afternoon. During the ceremony, leaders of the sorority honored teachers and students of West Tennessee. One student,…
Pageant contestants welcome fans in The Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Miss Volunteer of America pageant competitors gathered at the Hub City Brewery to welcome fans Sunday night. Allison Demarcus, The Founder of Miss Volunteer America says…
Jackson welcomes Miss Volunteer America contestants
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Hub City welcomes contestants from all over the U.S. for an inaugural event. The opening ceremony of the first national Miss Volunteer America pageant took place in the Hub City letting the community get to know more…
Travel teams from five states gather for championship
JACKSON, Tenn. --It's time to play ball in the Hub City. Seven to fourteen-year-olds played in the Sportsplex Spring Championships this weekend. Sixty teams from Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, Arkansas and Missouri played in the tournament. One coach says the…
