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A taste of the islands available in Jackson

JACKSON, Tenn. ---One restaurant is opening their doors to the community with a taste of island cuisine. Island Jamaican Spice is an authentic taste of Jamaican food with a few soul…

Sorority celebrates over a century of service

JACKSON, Tenn. — A local sorority celebrates over 100 years of service. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated celebrated its Founders’ Day Saturday. The day marked the 110th Founders’ Day for the organization.…

Event returns celebrating the 'Boys in Blue'

JACKSON, Tenn.---A local ball is held here in Jackson. The annual Law Enforcement Ball was held Saturday night at the Jackson Fairgrounds. Law enforcement from all around the surrounding areas were…

Local city honors MLK's legacy with parade

BOLIVAR, Tenn. ---A local city celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The streets of Bolivar were packed Saturday as many came together for a big celebration: the 2023 Dr. Martin Luther King…

Local organization donates funds to fight cancer

JACKSON, Tenn. —Local organization makes a donation to fight against breast cancer. Elks #192 of Jackson presented a $9,000 check to the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation's Breast Cancer Awareness Fund on Saturday.…

Elks #192 makes donation to help local youth

JACKSON, Tenn. —Organization donates to help local youth. Elks #192 presented a $4,000 check to the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson on Saturday. According to the Boys and Girls Club Executive Director, Sabrina Anderson, the funds will be used…

Two birthdays celebrated at Brookdale Jackson Oaks

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Two special ladies were recognized today at Brookdale Jackson Oaks. A celebration was held for Caribel Herndon and Maxine McNatt to celebrate their birthdays. Herndon turned 103 on January…

Jackson State initiative pushes for use of grants

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local college is promoting an education initiative. Tennessee Reconnect, which was established in 2018, is an initiative to help more adults attend community college or a technical college. Tennessee Reconnect recently dropped the minimum age requirement…

Robbie Knievel, daredevil son of Evel Knievel, dies at 60

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Robbie Knievel, an American stunt performer who set records with daredevil motorcycle jumps following the tire tracks of his thrill-seeking father — including at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas in 1989 and a Grand Canyon chasm…

Nominations being accepted for 2023 Sterling Awards

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Nominations are being accepted for the 2023 Sterling Awards. According to the Jackson Area Business and Professional Women, the awards will honor the 20 Most Influential Women in West Tennessee, the Outstanding Woman Military Veteran, and presents…

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