Mayor talks about plans to purchase Jackson Plaza
JACKSON, Tenn. -- After years of struggling to keep businesses inside after the closing of Service Merchandise in 2002, the Jackson Plaza may soon have a new owner. With the…
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2022 Christmas parade rolls down Milan's Main Street
MILAN, Tenn. -- The City of Milan started December off in the Christmas spirit on Thursday night. They started the annual Christmas parade off with food trucks that were available…
Several grants provided to West Tennessee libraries
JACKSON, Tenn. -- From books to computers, residents are in need of growing resources. To help out, many libraries throughout Tennessee were visited by Secretary of State Tre Hargett. Each library…
Family invests in West Tennessee university's students
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A family has invested in Freed-Hardeman University students. The newly named Hatchett Investment Team met with its benefactor Rob Hatchett on Thursday to celebrate the new…
Health department to offer free flu shots on Dec. 8
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The local health department is helping the community stay flu free this December. The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department announced on Thursday that free flu vaccines will be available on Thursday, December 8. The department says that…
Poll of the Day: COVID vs. Flu
Flu season is upon us once again, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect people across the globe. With both illnesses making their rounds, we want to hear from you in our Poll of the Day. …
ACLU warns Tenn. hospital over transgender treatment policy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Civil rights advocates say a Memphis hospital is no longer providing gender-affirming surgeries, a move they argue is illegal and discriminatory. According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, Memphis-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare alerted…
Christmas on Main to light up Gibson County city
HUMBOLDT, Tenn. -- An annual event returned to a Gibson County city for a night to remember. Both the city and Chamber of Commerce for Humboldt are hosting a Christmas Celebration…
Tree lighting to be held in Chester County
CHESTER COUNTY, Tenn. -- A local county is getting ready for Christmas with a tree lighting! The Chester County Courthouse Christmas Tree lighting will be Thursday, December 1 at 5…
Madison County 'career offender' sentenced to 45 years in prison
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Madison County man is sentenced to 45 years in prison after being determined as a career offender. 42-year-old Jonathan Rogers…
Tree of Warmth provides winter clothing to Jacksonians in need
JACKSON, Tenn. -- With the winter months approaching, The Ned is making sure Jacksonians are staying warm. And that is with the Tree of Warmth. "Something that we have been…
Ugly Christmas Sweater party, contest coming to downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It's time to dust off that ugly sweater and prepare to shine! Floral Cakes Bakery & Event Center is hosting an Ugly Sweater Christmas Party in downtown Jackson on Saturday, December 17. The public is invited to…
'The Nutcracker' hits the stage at Civic Center Dec. 9-11
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A favorite holiday tradition is returning to the stage in the Hub City. Ballet Arts will present "The Nutcracker" at the Carl Perkins Civic Center from Dec. 9-11. You're invited…
Tennessee to provide free books to young students
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Department of Education announced it is partnering with the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation to provide free books to children in kindergarten through second grade. The decodable book series encourages at-home reading practice to help…
NASCAR, Goodyear extend partnership in new multi-year deal
NASHVILLE (AP) — Goodyear will remain the exclusive tire for NASCAR's top three national series under a new multi-year deal announced on Thursday. Specifics of the extension weren't included, but the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company will continue as title…
