Crockett County Sheriff addresses Facebook post hoax
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- One scam is creating false fear in a local county. Internet scams are reaching for more than just your money. One particular scam has made its way across…
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'Tarp Your Load': Giveaway to be held during Jackson's Community Clean-up Day
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The City of Jackson's Keep Jackson Beautiful Committee will hold a giveaway in conjunction with the Health and Sanitation Department's "Community Clean-up Day" coming this Saturday. The clean-up day aims to curb illegal dumping in the city…
Public invited to celebrate Jackson's 200th birthday at City Hall
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The public is invited to a reception at City Hall as the City of Jackson celebrates its 200th birthday. The event will mark the anniversary of the City of Jackson's formation on August 17, 1822. The reception…
Events the week of August 15, 2022 in West Tennessee
Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Monday, August 15 Decatur County Fair (Parsons - through Saturday) Horsin' Around (Jackson) Tuesday, August 16 Whistlin' Dixie Book Drive (Jackson) Wednesday, August 17 Alzheimer's Awareness Lunch (Jackson) Jackson's…
RIFA to host annual 'Pack the Bus' food drive August 20
JACKSON, Tenn. -- RIFA is preparing to host their annual "Pack the Bus" food drive to help fight childhood hunger. On Saturday, August 20, volunteers will be helping pack Jackson-Madison County school buses full…
Tennessee deputy frees bear trapped inside car
COSBY, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee deputy responded to reports for a bear in a car last week. A Cocke County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to the call on Wednesday. After failed attempts to reach wildlife officials, the deputy shot…
WNBA's Brittney Griner appeals her Russian prison sentence
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian news agencies reported that lawyers for American basketball star Brittney Griner have filed an appeal of her nine-year Russian prison sentence for drug possession. The appeal comes as the U.S. and Russia are holding talks that…
Racers put their cars to the test at autocross course
JACKSON, Tenn. --Do you have the need for speed? Well one group has you covered. Hub City Speed held their monthly autocross meet up at Jackson Dragway. It only costs 20…
Decatur County Fair returns with fun for all
PARSONS, Tenn. --It's time for funnel cakes, candy apples and chicken on a stick! One county is bringing some annual fun back to their county. It's fair time, Decatur County Fair is…
A Step Ahead Foundation announces charity ball
JACKSON, Tenn, –West Tn organization announces charity ball event. According to information received from A Step Ahead Foundation in West Tennessee, the organization will host their annual charity ball event in September. The Vintage Charity Ball will take place on…
Jackson's Bicentennial Celebration ends with a bang!
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The bicentennial celebration ended tonight with a bang, and a great concert. To end off the year long celebration the Jackson Madison County Bicentennial welcomes a couple of special artists…
Freed-Hardeman University welcomes students on move-in day
HENDERSON, Tenn.-- Freed-Hardeman University welcomed new and returning students back to campus for the 2022 fall semester. The FHU community helped students move into their home away from home Saturday, August 13. …
Bicentennial celebration continues with parade
JACKSON, Tenn. --This weekend is the celebration of the Jackson Madison County Bicentennial. On Friday evening, the weekend kicked off with the bicentennial choir and orchestra. Today, a parade filled the…
Residents join in historic bicentennial event
JACKSON, Tenn. --This weekend is full of events including a historic burial of the Bicentennial Time Capsule. History is being made here at Bicentennial Park with the Jackson Madison County Bicentennial Time Capsule…
Bicentennial finale happens tonight!
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Jackson's Bicentennial finale event is tonight! The weather is perfect to enjoy a night of fun and music! The Jackson Madison County Bicentennial Celebration finale will be held tonight at the ballpark in Jackson. The event…
