RIFA hosts public warehouse sale
JACKSON, Tenn. ---A local non-profit opened their doors to the community for their warehouse sale. Next to their thrift store, RIFA had a sale for most of the products in their warehouse. …
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'Do the Write Thing' challenge kicks off at local school
JACKSON, Tenn. -- An annual writing competition kicked off today. The 15th annual "Do the Write Thing" writing challenge has kicked off at North Parkway Middle School. "It's a writer's workshop, talking…
Famous country artist comes to West TN
HENDERSON, Tenn. --- A famous country artist is coming to West TN. If you are still looking for something special for your Valentine's Day sweetheart, how about a country concert? Collin Raye will perform in Henderson and tickets are still…
Haywood Co. Schools receive top recognition
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn.-- West TN school district recognized with top honor. According to a news release, the Tennessee Department of Education recently announced Haywood County Schools is a Best for All District. The school system joins 67 others across Tennessee…
Jackson Madison County Library offers Arts & Crafts for Grownups
JACKSON, Tenn. --- Calling all grownups in need of some fun, check out the local library for a new program. Who doesn't love spending some time being creative? Well, now the Jackson Madison County Library is offering a new creative…
Health department to stop universal contact tracing
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department is making some changes that start Monday, Feb. 14. "If you test positive for COVID-19, and you're a Madison County resident, you…
Wings Etc. preps for its busiest day of the year
JACKSON, Tenn. -- One local restaurant is preparing for its busiest day of the year. Wings Etc. management say they are hoping to sell more than 2,000 pounds of wings this year. They say wings are the entree they sell…
FBI searching for man who robbed banks in Tennessee, Alabama
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The FBI is seeking help from the public in identifying a man who has robbed several banks in Tennessee and Alabama since December. The FBI says the suspect was disguised in a mask and wore different…
New program for seniors meets for first time
JACKSON, Tenn. -- In an effort to make sure senior adults live triumphantly in the Hub City, a local non-profit is giving them a fun day out. Friday, the Salvation Army in Jackson hosted its first Senior Adults Living…
Old Country Store hosts Black History Lunch and Learn
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Residents and community leaders gathered to celebrate Black History Month at a local restaurant. The Old Country Store partnered with the Jackson-Madison County Bicentennial Commission to host a Black…
Toyota invests $17 million into Jackson plant
MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. -- Toyota has announced an additional $90 million investment for two of its U.S. manufacturing facilities. One of those happens to be the Jackson location, which will receive $17 million.…
Church raises funds for RIFA
JACKSON, Tenn. -- While many residents will be at home watching the big game this Sunday, volunteers from all over West Tennessee are going to be providing food for those in need. Fellowship Bible Church partnered with RIFA to help…
9 officers hurt in 'ambush,' shootout at Phoenix home
PHOENIX (AP) — A man ambushed a police officer who responded to a call at a Phoenix home, shooting him several times, then rained more gunfire on other officers who tried to rescue a baby that was placed outside the…
Tennessee parents, teachers push back against 'Maus' removal
ATHENS, Tenn. (AP) — Parents, teachers and students packed a crowded meeting of the McMinn County School Board to talk about “Maus," a Pulitzer-Prize winning graphic novel the board banned from its curriculum last month. The board held firm, offering…
US Marshals: Men wanted out of state arrested in Union City
JACKSON, Tenn. -- U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller says two men wanted out of state have been arrested. The Marshal's news release says 39-year-old Jeremy Rico Etheridge, who was wanted out of Indiana, and 64-year-old Eric Garrett, who was wanted…
