Jacksonians enjoy a symphony under the stars
JACKSON, Tenn.--One orchestra gives a classical twist on some well known hits. An annual event comes to one local church's lawn. The Starlight Symphony is an annual favorite in Jackson, with music…
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JMC Library hosts 4th annual Book Fest
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local library hosts annual author event. The Jackson-Madison County Library held their 4th annual Book Fest event today. This year's event was a huge success with around 100 people in attendance. The event welcomed 26 authors…
Union kicks off its bicentennial with special brunch
JACKSON, Tenn. --Local college hosts President's Brunch. Union University is having events all day today, starting with the university's President's Brunch. The event took place at the G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel and…
A West TN town celebrates Fall with festival fun
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. --A West Tennessee town host its Fall Festival. The City of Humboldt celebrated their 13th annual Downtown Fall Festival today. This fun-filled festival had plenty of games for the children, food vendors, merchandise for sale, crafts booths,…
Adoption event finds homes for local dogs in need
JACKSON, Tenn. --Homes for Dogs Project comes to Jackson. An event took place today in Jackson, where you could give a dog a loving home by adopting them. The event…
Annual RIFA event happens next week
JACKSON, Tenn. –RIFA is gearing up for its annual contest event. RIFA has recently announced that the 17th annual “Canstruction” event will be held this year at 6pm on Thursday, September 29, at Carl Perkins Civic Center. The event features…
44th Annual Chester County BBQ returns to Henderson
HENDERSON, Tenn. -- One county welcomes an annual festival back to town. The 44th Annual Chester County BBQ Festival returns with plenty of vendors taking the streets. But what everyone was there for was, of course: the barbecue. Attendees could…
Union University brings Bicentennial celebration to Carl Perkins Civic Center
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university is celebrating 200 years of education, faith, and excellence. To continue the year-long celebration, current students and alumni from Union University gathered at the Carl Perkins Civic Center to reflect on the university's history.…
Mural honoring musician Gil Scott-Heron unveiled in downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson community honors a world-renowned musician. A new mural was revealed in downtown Jackson in honor of Gil Scott-Heron on Friday morning. Prior to becoming a musician,…
Suicide prevention volunteers present 'Signs of Hope' to Jackson travelers
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee organization spreads awareness of suicide prevention by holding signs at busy intersections in Jackson. The month of September is dedicated to suicide awareness. The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network (TSPN) hosted its annual volunteer-driven campaign…
Habitat for Humanity holds 'Volunteer Build Day' in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A new dream is coming to life thanks to Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity acts as a bridge for first-time homeowners, and those who are willing to…
Union University kicks off Bicentennial celebration with service in chapel
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Union University kicks off their 200 year celebration with a church service in the chapel. "Alumni, former faculty and staff, former students have come back and we are…
Construction starts at Ford Blue Oval site in West Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Building construction has begun at the future site of a factory where Ford and a South Korean company have joined forces to build electric trucks and batteries in rural West Tennessee, officials said Friday. [caption id="attachment_1205643"…
Additional arrest announced in ongoing drug investigation in Carroll County
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- A McKenzie man is behind bars as a result of an ongoing drug investigation. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, 41-year-old Marcus Glenn is facing counts of possession of schedule…
Rural counties receiving accessible internet through multi-million grant
HUNTINGDON, Tenn.-- Soon, several Tennessee counties will have access to internet with the help of a multi-million dollar grant through the State of Tennessee. “Tennessee emergency broadband fund american rescue plan…
