The Wiz, Jr. hits the stage for one final performance
JACKSON, Tenn. --The Wiz Jr. has eased on down the road to the Ned McWherter stage. The play started on September 1st and will run until 7 tonight. There was a…
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Annual African Street Festival celebrates day two in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. --An annual festival continues in east Jackson, bringing many from all over West Tennessee. It's day two of the 32nd annual African Street Festival. Many people browsed what the vendors…
Lifeline Blood Services announces drives for September 2022
Lifeline Blood Services has released its list of upcoming blood drives in West Tennessee for September. This month’s locations and times include: First United Methodist Church – Paris 9/1/2022 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Save-A-Lot – McKenzie 9/2/2022 12:00…
Lane College plans two day gospel event
JACKSON, Tenn. –According to information from Lane College, a special two-day gospel event will be held at the college this month. The event will kick-off on Wednesday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. with the Lane College Gospel Explosion featuring Lane…
Day 1 of African Street Festival brings fun, culture to the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual festival returns to east Jackson. The 32nd African Street Festival has returned to the Oman Arena. The festival has a variety of vendors…
National Preparedness Month: Planning ahead could save your life
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The month of September marks National Preparedness Month, and with severe weather and floods happening across the country, there are ways you can prepare for the unexpected. "This is the time where we encourage people to make…
Foster Family Fair coming to Jackson September 10 amid need for homes
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Madison County Foster Parent Association is hosting a foster family fair with a variety of members and associations involved in the community to support potential and…
Police in Memphis search for woman abducted while jogging
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Authorities in Tennessee searched Friday for a woman who police said was abducted and forced into a vehicle while she was jogging near the University of Memphis campus. …
2 arrested for Wednesday murder in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department has arrested 18-year-old Tommy Taylor and a juvenile in the murder of Cameron Pirtle. Around 1:20 p.m. on August 31, 2022, officers were notified of a gunshot…
Gibson County Sheriff Paul Thomas under investigation by FBI
UPDATE (6/11/24): Sheriff Paul Thomas booked into Gibson County jail GIBSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local sheriff is being investigated by the FBI. The FBI has confirmed they searched…
JMCSS family support team holds meet and greet
WEST JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local school system's support team is introducing themselves to local families. The Jackson-Madison County School System held a meet and greet at central office Thursday…
Travelers react to prices at the pump as holiday weekend approaches
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Travelers are on the move with another holiday weekend right around the corner. Jane Knox, a frequent traveler, shares her excitement on how the decline of gas…
Community fridges open at two locations in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Community fridges are now open to the public in the Hub City. Many individuals have worked hard to get these fridges up and running to help their community. The…
Arrive Alive Tour makes a stop at Lexington High School
LEXINGTON, Tenn. -- The Arrive Alive Tour has been going to schools all over to let students drive in a vehicle simulator to let them know what it is like to drive…
Jackson police investigate shots fired near local Walgreens
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating shots fired near a local Walgreens. According to JPD, the Shotspotter system alerted officers to several shots being fired near the Walgreens on…
