6th Annual Jacob Barker Music Festival underway in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual music festival kicks off in the Hub City. The 6th Annual Jacob Barker Music Festival is being held Friday and Saturday. This event will feature…
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LIFELINE Mobile Blood Drives - October 2022
LIFELINE Blood Services' Mobile Blood Drives for October 2022 Jackson’s Int’l Food & Art Festival (10/1/2022 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM) First United Methodist Church – Lexington (10/3/2022 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM) Crockett Co. Courthouse (10/2/2022 1:00 PM –…
Local animal shelter waives adoption fees amid overcrowding
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A local animal shelter overflowing with rescues is taking steps to get them adopted. "Our shelter is packed full," said Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society Board Member Tiffany Pursell.…
Scrutinized charter school operator drops Tennessee appeals
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The operator of charter schools linked to a conservative Michigan college has dropped its state appeals seeking to open three Tennessee schools, despite their rejections from local school boards. The decision, at least for now, ends…
Tennessee National Guard to aid with recovery efforts in FL following Hurricane Ian
JACKSON, Tenn.--The Volunteer State once again proves why it has that nickname. The Tennessee National Guard has been requested by the state of Florida. The National Guard convoy was spotted Thursday…
Rifa hosts 17th annual Canstruction fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn.-- Regional Interfaith Association, also known as RIFA, held its 17th annual Canstruction fundraiser Thursday. “Teams have participated and they built out structures on Tuesday, there were judges on Wednesday, and tonight…
Local Red Cross, Salvation Army volunteers join hurricane relief efforts
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local volunteers of major nonprofits are getting involved in the relief efforts for Hurricane Ian. These organizations include the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army. David…
Police investigate series of auto thefts, burglaries in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Police Department is investigating a series of auto thefts and burglaries that occurred overnight on September 26, 2022. According to police, the incidents took place in the north Jackson…
Survivor shares what a cancer diagnosis means for young adults
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A society is shedding light on what a cancer diagnosis means for young adults. Dellyanett Rullan Pena is an actress currently in remission after being diagnosed with…
Dyersburg's DOT Foods to donate $20k worth of food to local pantries
DYERSBURG, Tenn. -- A national company is hosting a kick-off celebration for thousands of dollars worth of food being donated to local pantries. DOT Foods' distribution center in Dyersburg is diversifying…
High schoolers get personal experience with West TN colleges, universities
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local university hosted this year's Jackson-wide College Fair. The annual event is held by one of three colleges and universities in the city. This year, the…
Autopsy shows Eliza Fletcher died of gunshot wound to head
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee kindergarten teacher who police said was kidnapped during a pre-dawn run and then killed died from a gunshot wound to the head, an autopsy report released Thursday showed. Eliza Fletcher, 34, had a gunshot…
Senior Carnival at The Lift connects community to health resources
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Lift Wellness Center held their annual Senior Carnival Thursday. The Senior Carnival is a wellness event that invites vendors to come to the lift and set up…
Low water on the Mississippi River impacting barge traffic
O'FALLON, Mo. (AP) — Parts of the Mississippi River are so low from weeks of drought that barge traffic is being limited at the worst possible time — as crop harvests begin. Some Mississippi River communities between St. Louis and…
Dept. of VA 'Whole Health' program aims to improve quality of life for veterans
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Department of Veteran Affairs is taking steps for better mental health in veterans, and that is with a program called Whole Health. "Seeking to empower and equip…
