National Night Out held in Milan
MILAN, Tenn. -- A local community came together to stand against crime. Milan held their National Night Out event at the GCST Polk Clark High School. The event is a…
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Books of Madison County fundraiser to be held Aug. 16
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual event made its return. Preparations are underway for the 11th Books of Madison County fundraiser. It's the biggest event of the year to…
Two art shows open in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Art enthusiasts can view two exhibits, which are now open in the Hub City. Art Boks Studio and Gallery is curating two shows from now until the end of August. The first is a punk rock…
Madison County sheriff candidates make their case to voters
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two candidates are running for the Madison County sheriff race: Independent candidate Marc Byrum, and Republican candidate Julian Wiser. Byrum says he is familiar with the way the sheriff's…
Suspect arrested in connection to fatal April shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department says a man has been indicted and arrested in connection to a fatal April shooting. The department says that 19-year-old Christopher Hines has been arrested in the shooting of Charles Tyus, Jr., who…
UT Martin receives anonymous donation
MARTIN, Tenn. -- The University of Tennessee at Martin has been given an anonymous donation. According to a news release, the university has been given the Overcast Family Professorship for Excellence in Construction Management Endowment, which will go to help…
Senate approves bill to aid vets exposed to toxic burn pits
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits won final approval in the Senate on Tuesday, ending a brief stalemate over the measure that had infuriated advocates and…
West Tennessee Healthcare welcomes in new surgeon
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare has welcomed in a new surgeon. According to a news release, West Tennessee Healthcare now has Jordi Espel,…
Corinth, Mississippi store to hold closing sale this week
CORINTH, Miss. -- A Mississippi store is going out of business, according to a news release. The release says that Casabella Furniture in Corinth is, unfortunately, going out of business. The two store owners, who have been there for more than…
Local Salvation Army heads to Kentucky as flood waters recede
HAZARD, Ky. -- The Salvation Army's mobile kitchen from Jackson has gone to assist with Kentucky flooding. The unit from Jackson, along with a unit from Louisville, Kentucky, arrived on Monday to assist those that have already been on…
Teacher of the Year down to 9 finalists in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nine finalists have been chosen for Tennessee's Teacher of the Year for 2022-2023. The news release from the Tennessee Department of Education says the finalists represent each of the eight Center of Regional Excellence areas in the…
Teachers receive a warm welcome, orientation in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Classes for Jackson-Madison County schools don't officially get underway until next week, but teachers and staff are already preparing. As part of this week's teacher in-service activities,…
Town hall held to focus on economic development
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A state leader is making stops across Tennessee to hear from local leaders on the topic of economic development. Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner…
Job fair held by Goodwill in south Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Job seekers were able to find new careers on Tuesday. The Goodwill Career Solutions Center in south Jackson held a job fair and community resource event from…
Church to host 'Back to School' giveaway Saturday in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local students will have the opportunity to receive free items to help start off their school year. Empowerment Church is hosting a "Back to School" giveaway on Saturday, August 6. Beginning at noon, backpacks and school supplies…
