United Way celebrating 80 years with Unitas
JACKSON, Tenn. -- United Way of West Tennessee hosting Unitas in celebration of its 80th anniversary. The event will take place on Aug. 18 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. This…
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Monte Cooper named as new Chief Operating Officer for JEA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson Energy Authority has a named a new Chief Operating Officer. JEA announced on Monday that Monte Cooper has been appointed to the position following an open application process and several weeks of interviews with…
2 bodies found in burned vehicle in California wildfire zone
YREKA, Calif. (AP) — Two bodies were found inside a charred vehicle in a driveway in the wildfire zone of a raging California blaze that was among several menacing thousands of homes Monday in the western U.S., officials said. Hot…
Health department hosting back-to-school vaccine clinic
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is helping everyone get back to school healthily. The department says it is hosting a back-to-school vaccine clinic on Saturday, Aug. 6 by appointment only. “This is a great opportunity for…
Tax free holiday for groceries begins in Tennessee
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Beginning Aug. 1, groceries are tax free in Tennessee for 30 days. Gov. Bill Lee proposed a grocery tax suspension back in March in response to nationwide inflation.…
Registration open for 20th Kent Jones bike tour
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Kent Jones 100 Bicycle Century Tour + 5K has reached its 20th anniversary! This annual event has been serving as a fundraiser for the Jackson State Community College Foundation, which helps with student financial assistance. The…
Tennesseans given chance to win $1,000 scholarship for kids
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A 10 year anniversary is being marked with a giveaway. The TNStars College Savings 529 Program is giving away 10 $1,000 scholarships to go into a child's TNStars account. You can can enter a on behalf of…
Free concert to be held in Fulton, Kentucky
FULTON, Ky. -- A free show is being held just across the border in Kentucky. The Fulton Tourism Commission is hosting Music by KOTA on Aug. 13. They are an alternative rock band from Memphis, and their work has been…
Events the week of August 1, 2022 in West Tennessee
Don’t miss any of the fun in West Tennessee this week! Monday, August 1 Peabody Open House (Trenton) Tuesday, August 2 Job Fair (Jackson) Friday, August 5 Music at the AMP (Jackson) Saturday, August 6 911 Camp (Jackson) School Supply…
Annual music festival gets a new venue
JACKSON, Tenn. --To add to the 731 Day list of events, an annual festival was held at Hub City Brewing. Porchfest is usually held in the historic Lambuth neighborhood, however after seeing…
Hub City businesses offers special sales for 7/31
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday was the last day of July, and was 7/31, also known as 731 Day here in Jackson. "Today is 731 Day, literally. All week, Jackson businesses have…
Jackson Madison County Bicentennial Grand Finale
The Jackson Madison County Bicentennial Grand Finale happens soon. Don't miss out on all the fun! To find out more details on all the remaining bicentennial events, visit jacksonmadison200.com.
Collections for Bicentennial Time Capsule continues
JACKSON, Tenn. --There is still time to have your family be a part of the new Bicentennial Time Capsule. According to information from the City of Jackson and the Jackson Madison Co. Bicentennial Committee, it is not too late to…
Annual event returns to stop violence in the Hub City
JACKSON, Tenn. --Blacks Out Black Out is hosting their third annual event. The event is to raise awareness and remember those who lost their lives to gun violence, drug overdoses, suicide…
Giving hope with a new hairdo
ALAMO, Tenn. --One business and church is giving back to their community. Tangled Salon and Archers Chapel have teamed up together to provide free haircuts to the community. Hope and Haircut…
