Local congregation recognizes a dedicated church 'mother'
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local church shows their gratitude, love, and appreciation to one of their oldest and most active church members by celebrating her name. "This day is about, mother…
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Local volunteer firefighters host fun community event
CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn.--The Terry Volunteer Fire Department showed their appreciation to the community with a fun event for families. They embraced the spooky season by hosting a trunk or treat. Members of the community donated the candy, while others came…
Literary event showcases words of art
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Griot Collective brought a new event to Jackson. It's Black Southern Writers and the American Experiment. The event presented poets, writers, and other artists of the pen to come and share their works of word. The occasion brought…
The annual celebratory Buddy Walk returns
JACKSON, Tenn.--Members of the community gathered together on Saturday to celebrate and bring awareness to the down syndrome community with activities and a 2 lap walk. "This is a yearly event. October, of course, is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.…
West TN foundation introduces its program to Jackson youth
JACKSON, Tenn. --One foundation had their first ever orientation meeting for youth in the Jackson community. The Eric Beasley Foundation Enrichment Program is a six week program that focuses on interpersonal skills, life, leadership and health and wellness. Youth…
Event celebrates the recoveries of past and present
JACKSON, Tenn. --For years they've been helping people with recovery and today was the opportunity to recognize current and past members of the program. Aspell Recovery Center is hosting their annual Soberstock, to recognize those who've recovered, are recovering and…
Boos, Bands, and Bingo held at Jackson Country Club
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Service League hosted their Boos, Bands, and Bingo fundraiser event on Friday. Boos, Bands, and Bingo allowed guests to come in Halloween costumes and enjoy a live band, bingo, a costume contest, open bar, and…
Court temporarily blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal appeals court late Friday issued an administrative stay temporarily blocking President Joe Biden's plan to cancel billions of dollars in federal student loans. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued the stay while it…
Drug task force director discusses fentanyl seizure
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A traffic stop on Interstate 40 led to the discovery of 22 pounds of fentanyl. Thursday morning on Interstate 40 near the Shelby-Fayette County line, agents were working…
Two car crash occurs on Highway 412
HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Two cars collided on Highway 412 outside of Lexington on Friday. Two vehicles collided around 4 p.m. on Highway 412 west of Lexington. The crash occurred in front of Sand Ridge Baptist Church. The crash had…
Law enforcement in Madison Co. expands with CIT training
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- The Madison County Sheriff's Office is expanding their training into crisis intervention. The sheriff's department paired with mental health and addiction professionals to complete their Crisis Intervention Training on Friday. Local officers and various departments…
Queen of crafts shares Halloween craft ideas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Scares and screams might not be your cup of hot chocolate, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. Are looking to enjoy Halloween in a safe and secure way? The founder of Craft Box Girls,…
Training held to make Jackson a 4-Minute City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A West Tennessee organization hosted training for some potentially life-saving skills. This week Friends of Heart kicked off their second round of training for the CARE team. CARE stands for Cardiac Arrest Rapid Engagement. It's a team…
Students given behind-the-scenes view of Toyota
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local organizations like Toyota came together to highlight potential careers for students. "We're very excited to be able to host students from Jackson Central-Merry as part of an…
West Tennessee haunted attractions 2022
Are you in for a scare? With Halloween season in full swing, West Tennessee has a wide variety of haunted attractions to check out. See our list below. The 13th Realm 10486 TN-220, Atwood / (731) 662-4433 Fridays & Saturdays,…
